Our Beliefs.
We all share values that are founded human-centered and experiment-driven change management. We assert that the world has become increasingly more complex and that the only permanence is change.
For us, this means that change leadership is an essential 21st-century skill and competency for every person at all levels of an organization and that both individuals and organizations must increase their capacity to initiate, manage, and spearhead change. We each believe that the people and institutions that develop the ability to sense and respond to changes in the environment, adopt a learning mindset, and embrace a disciplined inquiry process to test hypotheses, adapt and improve —in other words, become agile— will evolve with the times. Only by understanding and empathizing with the people who have to make these changes can change be successful. To that end, we employ iterative, feedback-driven design practices.
Meet Your Team
Principal
Lori Davis
Lori is a trusted advisor to leading non-profit organizations. She has over 20 years of corporate experience with a proven track record of success in launching new products, creating and driving marketing and business development strategies for global brands. Her strengths lie in designing and sustaining strategic change processes. Lori provides thought leadership that challenges the norm and encourages creativity in problem solving while leading teams to obtain organizational goals.
Education
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
B.A., Economics
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
M.B.A
Activities & Affiliations
• United Way of New York City
• Catholic Charities of New York
consultant
Sterling Ivy
Sterling has more than 25 years of senior level experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, project management, corporate development and process improvement. Working across various industries and organizations, Sterling has built and led strong teams in delivering extraordinary results by proactively identifying opportunities, communicating a compelling vision, and aligning strategies and tactics. In addition, he has served on the board for community-based healthcare non-profit organizations.
Education
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
B.S., Electrical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
M.B.A.
Activities & Affiliations
• Community Health Care of Bay Area
• Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco
consultant
Jacqueline Jenkins
Jackie is a masterful change leader and coach to individuals and teams in and outside of the workplace. She has almost 20 years of experience in strategy management, organizational development, program design, teaching, coaching, and facilitation. She has helped to transform the hearts, minds, and habits of purposeful people in progressive places like the Coalition of Essential Schools, The New School University and now at United Way of New York City as the Chief Impact & Strategy Officer. She frequently collaborates with thought leaders, practitioners and consultants in education, business, and the social sector and has advanced degrees in literature, anthropology, education, and modern theories of race, culture & identity from both Princeton and Stanford University. She was recently honored as a Change Leader in Philanthropy by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations.
Education
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Juris Doctor, 2002
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
B.A., Art History, 1999
Activities & Affiliations
• United Way of New York City