Testimonials
“The fundraising and operational success of our national education nonprofit is a direct result of Bess's contributions. She was a core architect of our three-year strategic plan, grounded in extensive feedback from over 450+ students, and she worked with a designer to transform our organizational brand and communications strategy, significantly strengthening our credibility with potential partners and helping us secure over $450K in philanthropic funding.
Bess excels at translating ambitious, complex goals into actionable plans and executing them with precision. She achieves this while fostering a culture centered around wellness, levity, and community. My organization is stronger because of Bess, and so am I.”
Shawon Jackson
Founder & Executive Director
Vocal Justice
“I have had the pleasure of working with Bess in several roles and functions over the last decade. It is truly rare to find an individual who is both a leader and a collaborator. Bess is both. She can objectively look at complex issues and abstract the key elements into a clear plan of action.
Bess is someone who I call on time and time again when I am looking for someone who I know can ‘get the job done’ but also dig deeper and offer additional insight and avenues forward. I wholeheartedly recommend Bess for any role requiring commitment, organization, and action!”
Kathy Grzelak
Executive Director
Kaleidoscope
“Bess is a dream collaborator! She’s open-minded yet experienced; attentive to details, large and small; intuitive, and incredibly resourceful.
As a board chair, I’ve relied on her counsel regarding all things essential for nonprofit organizational health, most especially change management, fundraising, and strategic planning. Moreover, she helps us get ‘over the line.’ A five-tool consultant!”
Jill Petty
Board Chair
South Side Media Works