Our Team

A Team Built for Bold Results

We’re a team of strategists, facilitators, and problem-solvers united by one goal: helping mission-driven leaders deliver bold results. Our backgrounds span government, nonprofits, philanthropy, higher education, and community development — giving us the perspective to cut through complexity and guide clients with clarity, alignment, and follow-through.

Our People

Sam Shoge

Co-founder & Partner

Ross Benincasa

Co-founder & Partner

Chris Wheedleton

Consultant

Margaret Knudsen

Consultant

Kate Van Name

Consultant

Jen Rickert

Operations Coordinator

Ruth Shoge, OD, MPH

Consultant

Jodie Schram

Consultant

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