Maureen was an invaluable sounding board, strategist and resource for me as I mapped out our development efforts in the near and long term. Maureen was able to successfully navigate the dynamics on our board and with our staff team and get us all pointed in the right direction.
-Heather Peeler, President & CEO, ACT for Alexandria
Working with Maureen was a great experience for our organization. Her strong understanding of the nonprofit sector helped guide a thoughtful and well-informed strategic planning process. She facilitated meaningful discussions with our staff, board and stakeholders; asked insightful questions; and supported us in developing a clear and practical plan that aligns with our mission and community priorities, all while ensuring we stayed on track with our timeline.
- Nicole Acosta, President & CEO, Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
Maureen facilitated our three-year strategic planning in 2022 and again in 2025. The process was inclusive and the plan was aspirational, while also grounded in our values, reality, and lived expertise. The strategic plan became a living, breathing roadmap for Aspire, far more than sitting on shelf and collecting dust. Maureen’s facilitation is customized, creative, and insightful. She is more of a champion than a consultant and I’d recommend her strategic planning services to any organization wanting to ensure their strategic plan has impact.
- Paula Fynboh, Executive Director, Aspire Afterschool Learning
I have been through a lot of strategic planning processes in my career, and Maureen was by far my favorite consultant to work with on a project like this. She really listened to what we wanted to accomplish and designed a process that was custom to our needs – including important considerations like budget, timeline and our internal staff time. It was very important to us that she didn’t just drop a plan in our laps at the end of the process. Our planning engagement included assistance in creating a structure for the implementation of the plan that took it from being a ‘check-the-box’ strategic planning process to one that is really at the forefront of our decision-making and workplan development.
- Jennifer Owens, President & CEO, Arlington Community Foundation
Maureen cuts right through the malarky - she digs into what you'd like to gloss over, she shines a light on the things that need to be cultivated in order for growth to happen. She's extraordinarily capable and I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with her.
- Joy Myers, Chief Development Officer, Doorways for Women and Families
Maureen’s thoughtful questioning really helped me focus and think about issues in a way I haven’t before. We were able to identify the mental speed bumps slowing down progress toward my goals and work through ways to mitigate them in the future. She helped me clarify my vision and think through a realistic plan to achieve it. Her positivity and insight left me energized and ready to crush my goals!
- Tracie
My sessions with Maureen were engaging and she did a fantastic job asking the right questions to cull insights and gave me the space to find the answers within myself. I enjoyed working with Maureen and highly recommend her to anyone who considers themselves a changemaker looking to move from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow.
- HP
Maureen helped me clarify my own goals and steps to accomplish those goals. I appreciate her reflective style and how she brings a non-judgmental presence to the coaching relationship. After one session, I felt ready to tackle challenges!
- Amanda
Maureen is an excellent coach who has provided me affirmation or guidance, as necessary, as I have transitioned from a for-profit business environment into a development executive.
- Candice