Better Business Starts with the Human Experience.

Strategy is nothing without the people who carry it out. My passion is helping leaders and aspiring leaders bridge the gap between where they are and who they are meant to be.

Clients

Services

Cultivate the Leader Within

True leadership isn't a title; it’s a practice. I work with executives and leadership teams to move past the "empty nester" phase of their career—where the old ways of working no longer fit—and step into a new, high-capacity version of themselves.

Navigate the Middle of Change

 Change is messy. Whether you’re scaling or pivoting, I act as the steady hand, ensuring your team feels heard and your mission stays intact while the ground shifts beneath you.

Build for Belonging

Excellence and Equity are two sides of the same coin. I help organizations build systems where every voice has a seat at the table, ensuring your growth is as inclusive as it is profitable.

Philosophy

  • I believe in the 'Strength Perspective'—that every team and every leader already possesses the tools they need to succeed; they just need the right architect to help them arrange those tools. I bring a mix of deep-rooted empathy and direct, actionable strategy to every room I enter.

  • I’ve spent two decades watching how organizations move—sometimes with grace, and often with friction. What I’ve learned is that the friction isn't usually a resource problem; it’s a connection problem. My journey began in Psychology, seeking to understand the 'why' behind human behavior. It evolved through years of Operational Leadership, where I learned the 'how' of scaling impact. Today, I sit at the intersection of both. I don’t just consult on your business; I partner with your leadership to build a culture where equity, clarity, and purpose aren't just buzzwords—they are the foundation.

What Clients Are Saying

  • Anna Kay Vorsteg | Former President, American Youth Foundation

    Dusty has been a positive influence on our team's commitment, bringing wisdom, and knowledge that helps us better serve our community.

  • Liz Marshall | President, American Youth Foundation

    Dusty is a complete rockstar - her strategic planning session was a perfect match for our Board of Trustees and organization as a whole and opened minds.

  • Blake Mahr | CEO, Paul Newman Foundation

    Dusty's thoughtfulness and expertise have been invaluable as we build a culture that truly values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

  • Mary Silvia | Associate Director of Programs & Growth, Paul Newman Foundation

    Dusty's guidance, insight, and the tools she provided were exceptional supports as our DEI Advisory Group took its first steps.

  • Myra Rosenbaum | Former Senior Director of People Operations, Chalkbeat

    Truly one of the best trainings I’ve ever experienced. A tone was set that allowed people to take risks and engage in complicated conversations, even though many participants didn’t know each other well. Issues were framed with thoughtful guidance, drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience. Time was taken to gather wisdom from participants and fully engage the group, and we left with new understanding and concrete strategies. I wholeheartedly recommend this work.

  • Kim Seward | Berkshire National Resource Council Board of Trustees

    Many thanks for the careful thought, hard work, and heart put into making our training and strategic planning so successful. We developed a deeper understanding of what inclusion means, both personally and as staff and board members. Our progress was strengthened by carefully selected readings and exercises, along with the expert guidance provided throughout the process.

  • Carmen Munoz | Executive Director, The Farm School

    Much appreciation for guiding us to where we are today. We launched a new registration process and parent communication approach that incorporated many of the recommendations shared. As a result, our team entered the summer feeling confident and clear about our boundaries and identity as an organization — and people have said, “this really feels like a camp now.”

  • Ben Holmes | Executive Director, Smokey House Center

    So fun and strong in facilitating our team. We are deeply grateful for the knowledge shared and the way everyone was elevated and inspired by the generosity of spirit, wise leadership, and grace brought to the work.

  • MJ Parry | Former Executive Director, Fleur de Lis Camp

    Our staff session was deeply impactful. Participants shared feeling validated in their vulnerability and grew in their understanding of what it means to create a community of belonging. The thoughtful and balanced approach, opportunities to practice scenarios, and emphasis on learning — including making mistakes — helped deepen our connections as a team.

Let’s write the next chapter together…

Tell me a bit about the challenge you're facing... What does success look like for your team this year?