How We Work
We combine strategic rigor with a grounded, relational approach designed not only to generate ideas, but to support decisions, build alignment, and create momentum that carries your work forward.
Strategy Grounded in Collaborative Leadership
We believe strategy works best when:
Leadership is aligned
Roles are clear
Decisions are transparent
Capacity supports implementation
We bring structure, preparation, and thoughtful facilitation to every engagement. Our goal is not just to produce a plan, but to strengthen how leaders work together.
Multiculturally and Bilingually Responsive by Design
We intentionally create leadership spaces where:
Cultural context is respected and valued
Community and collective wisdom inform decisions
English and Spanish language access are integrated (where relevant)
Power dynamics are acknowledged and addressed, not ignored
This approach builds trust, strengthens alignment, and increases the likelihood that strategy will be implemented and sustained.
Learn more about our values.
How Engagements Are Designed
Engagements are tailored to your goals, scope, and context. Depending on your needs, we may work together through:
Focused Sprints (6–10 weeks)
Assessment, facilitation, and a clear action plan over a short series of sessions.
Project-Based Engagements (3–4 months)
Strategy design, facilitation, and structured implementation support.
Partnership or Retainer Support (6–12 months)
Ongoing multi-month advising, coaching, and governance strengthening to provide an accountability partner as you fully implement your goals.
Strategic Initiative Support (18-24 months)
Multi-year engagements that provide large organizations and foundations with deep content and advisory expertise.
Our goal is not to only support a single moment, but to strengthen your organization’s ability to lead, put your strategy to work, make effective decisions over time.
We welcome a conversation about your goals and how we can support your work!
“Working with María has been a real gift. She combines strategic thinking with careful attention to detail, ensuring we help our clients and partners move toward their goals. Her extensive experience in program design shines through in her work, and she’s a natural at building warm, collaborative relationships.”
Carla Taylor, Vice President
Community Wealth Partners