Meet Our Consultants

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Ms. Alexandra (Lexi) Arjona (she/ella/hers) brings expertise in the not-for-profit industry. She specializes in expertise focusing on foundations, community organizations, after school programs, and the K-12 public, private, charter school, and alternative school sector. Lexi has expertise working with unhoused populations, LGBTQIA+ young adults, individuals in transition, and those experiencing food and healthcare insecurities. Lexi is bilingual, speaking fluent English and Spanish.She specializes in initiatives focusing on Hispanic Serving Institutions, and she is an accomplished grant writer and event planner. Lexi specializes in coaching and professional development for high school students and others applying to community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, and technical colleges. 

Dr. Allison Heard (she/ella/they) brings extensive experience working in higher education, the not-for-profit, and for-profit sectors. Allison's doctoral dissertation research focuses on the Impact of Hiring for Mission in Catholic, Franciscan colleges and universities. As an inclusive excellence and equity-based practitioner, Allison brings expertise in business development, professional development, workshop facilitation, data analytics, and change management. Allison is a trained Restorative Justice Practitioner, and a Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and ADA compliance specialist. Allison is an accomplished grant writer and strategic planner who focuses on mission and vision. Allison is also an Interfaith leader who amplifies collaboration while also developing programs to prevent antisemitism, islamophobia, religious intolerance, and xenophobia. 

Ms. Avis Heard (she/her/hers) brings deep expertise in the for-profit industry. She specializes in consultation focused on new business start-ups and individuals looking to grow their own brand while simultaneously working full-time. Avis is our social media wizard. She excels in providing tips for expanding your brand, marketing, and influencing on social media. Avis brings more than twenty years of experience working in the foster care industry with youth and children in transition and working with organizations, hospitals, and clinics providing substance abuse and prevention programs.  She also specializes in event management with a flair for working with businesses that want to craft a unique identity in a crowded market or urban area. 

Information coming soon! We are recruiting new members to our team!

Information coming soon! We are recruiting new members to our team!

Dr. Deanne Wolter (she/her/hers) is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in customized individual therapeutic practices. She provides services both in-person and through Telehealth. She is an expert in higher education as well as private industry mental health services. Deanne's doctoral dissertation research focuses on the mental heath and wellbeing of first-generation college students and their persistence and support systems. She is uniquely qualified to provide safe conversations for individuals experiencing PTSD and trauma, and victims of sexual violence. Deanne also has expertise in change management and program development.