Partner firms founded by incredible leaders whose work I’ve supported

Equitable Cities Consulting, a certified woman-owned enterprise, provides strategic advisory services to governments, nonprofits and the private sector related to economic development that leads to more equitable cities. Founded by Sylvie Gallier Howard, Equitable Cities Consulting offers strategic advisory services, research, stakeholder engagement, white paper development, and policy and program implementation support.


Pelham Advisors brings over 20 years of high-level leadership experience in the public and nonprofit sectors. Headquartered in Philadelphia and led by Principal/Founder Brian Abernathy, Pelham Advisors serves governments, nonprofits and religious institutions on a local and national scope, holding a strong track record in bringing teams together, facilitating difficult stakeholder conversations, and developing creative solutions for the most challenging problems. As a mission-driven firm, Pelham Advisors serves organizations who are in the business of helping others. The firm specializes in five critical pillars: organizational alignment and staff support; decision-making framework development; communication and stakeholder engagement; systems improvement; policy enhancement and budget analysis. 


Founded by Vaughn Ross in 2021, Rvesta offers consultative and advisory services to governmental, quasi-governmental, non-profit, and for-profit organizations that strive for inclusive economic growth in urban areas around the country.


Anne Harrison Consulting Group supports non-profit organizations and social enterprises to develop and activate strategic plans, intentional and thoughtful succession planning, dynamic staff development and capacity building. AHC started to help change-makers create more intentional space for planning, collaboration and learning.  Informed by 20+ years in nonprofit management and a strengths-based philosophy, Anne and her collaborators share tools, skills, and moral support to lift up the vision of clients and their communities. Make space to create healthy and sustainable organizations!