Who We Serve
Who We Serve
Our passion is building strong organizations. We provide thought leadership and high value organizational development consulting services in support of nonprofits, associations and mission-driven companies. Our team is comprised of like-minded professionals interested in organizational development and effectiveness, performance management, process improvement, human resources and leadership development, program evaluation, and systems thinking. We have come together with a unified purpose to serve missions that matter. Whether working with locally-based or international organizations we pride ourselves on delivering consistently outstanding service, and our high number of referrals shows it.
Our Team
Elizabeth Scott, PhD
CEO/President
Elizabeth Scott, PhD, founder of Brighter Strategies, provides thought leadership and high value organizational development consulting in support of a stronger social sector.
Payal Martin, MPH
Managing Director, Evaluation & Strategy
Payal Martin, MPH provides strategic planning, evaluation, and communications services to organizations who share her passion for advancing social change.
Swafia Ames
Managing Director, People Strategy & Inclusion
Swafia Ames, a Senior Consultant with Brighter Strategies, is an expert at designing and implementing organizational development and human capital management programs with over 18 years of experience.
Marta Segal Block
Director of Marketing & Communications
Marta Segal Block has always loved words, writing and connecting with others. She loves helping organizations and businesses fulfill their mission by reaching the right people with the right words.
Mary Walter Arthur
Senior Consultant
Mary Walter Arthur has been providing human resources consulting services to business for over 30 years. She has experience in global human resources operations and more.
Barbra Kavanaugh
Senior Consultant
Barbra Kavanaugh, a Senior Consultant with Brighter Strategies, has deep expertise in managing and leading organizations going through change.
Jennifer Till
Senior Consultant & Executive Coach
Jennifer Till has delivered proven results in leadership development, coaching, and facilitation for the business, government, and nonprofit sectors.
Ann Romosz, PhD
Senior Research Scientist
Dr. Ann Romosz is a skilled researcher and statistical analyst with a focus on program design, implementation and evaluation. She has a doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University at Buffalo.
Brenda Harrington
Consultant & Executive Coach
Brenda Harrington has worked with countless leaders in private, public, government (Federal and local), non-profit, intergovernmental, and humanitarian organizations who hold senior leadership roles.
Kaye Monroe
Consultant & Executive Coach
Kaye Monroe has been providing professional coaching, consulting and program creation services for over 25 years. She is known for her ability to consistently demonstrate passion and proficiency.
Alexandra Suchman
Consultant
Alex helps small, mission-driven organizations overcome the struggles, clutter, and tediousness of day-to-day operations.
Randall Thacker
Consultant & Executive Coach
Randall Thacker is an experienced leadership and team coach. He has worked with hundreds of leaders of businesses, government, and non-profit organizations throughout the world.
David Kading
Associate Consultant
David supports a wide range of projects including organizational assessments, strategic planning, leadership development programs, and business performance improvement engagements.
Fernanda Vergara
Associate Consultant
Fernanda supports a wide range of projects in the areas of evaluation and planning, as well as human capital and inclusion. She is bilingual in Spanish and English.
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