Our Values
Community Voice
We seek clarity, understanding, and feedback from those we work alongside. Many of the solutions provided will come from the representation of voice within your own community.
Innovation
Mission- vision alignment, research and design are at the core of what we do. Bold in our approach, we challenge the status quo of what is possible and make it happen.
Collaboration
We believe every thought, criticism, idea and feedback are necessary and matters within organizations and communities. We know relationship building is critical; understanding who you are is essential to establishing trust and parity.
Impact
We center our work around supporting and improving communities. We take our work very seriously. Our goal is to bring about transformative change in the lives and communities we serve.
Meet our CEO
Desmond Rudd, Ed. D.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Principal Strategist
Desmond’s life mission is to work towards ensuring urban communities have the resources and educational agency to sustain it for generations to come. With experience and expertise in nonprofit management and operations, fundraising, K-12 education systems, and board governance, he uses these tools to help improve the lives of communities to achieve longevity and sustainability. His energy for people; passion for change; and urgency for efficient and high functioning teams provides space for him to support you and your organization in achieving your goals, aspirations, vision and dreams. Desmond looks forward to working with you!
Meet our Strategists
Caitlin Brown
Associate Strategist, K12 Education and Fund Development
Caitlin is a strong advocate and ally for marginalized populations in her community. She has been a special education teacher for 5 years, and does volunteer work with several LGBTQIA+ and Veteran organizations. With experience in Grant Writing, Fundraising, and Community Outreach, Caitlin enjoys helping others maximize their organization’s potential. Her compassion, empathy, and passion help her to better understand others needs.
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