When people and ideas connect, they can foster economic and community development. Jean helps organizations think creatively about cross-sector partnerships and how to pursue them strategically and effectively for the mutual benefit of all. She guides organizations in: analyzing and amplifying cultural assets; building partnerships with community stakeholders, board members, executives, funders, and other mission-aligned partners; and creating and implementing results-oriented plans and processes that engage all stakeholders.

Changes in leadership can disrupt an organization—and also propel it to new achievements. Jean helps organizations skillfully manage leadership transitions, including shepherding succession planning processes, guiding board and executive searches, serving as interim executive director, and onboarding and mentoring new leaders.

The mission of an organization comes to life through programs that touch people’s lives. Jean works with leaders to develop creative programs and initiatives centered in inclusion, visioning, opportunity assessment, and goal setting. She guides staff in engaging program stakeholders to maximize impact and resources.

A bold mission without resources to actualize it remains only a dream. Jean excels at helping organizations strengthen their financial resources and strategic positioning, including through budget oversight and analysis, identifying potential expense reductions, and establishing plans to diversify and increase revenue streams for growth and sustainability.

The skills, successes, and synchronicity of people at all levels of the organization matter. Jean knows how to tap into what board members, staff, and volunteers care about, and how they excel. She builds teams and helps them grow cohesively, aligning individual and department goals with organizational accomplishments.

With awareness of cultural trends and larger economic forces, Jean guides nonprofit boards and executives in navigating both planned and unanticipated periods of organizational change and development. Her expertise includes assessing organizational capacity, developing and diversifying resources, solidifying administrative protocols, planning for sustainability, negotiating cultural contexts, and preparing for internal and external changes.