Rivers & Roads Consulting Completes First Phase of Strategic Plan Implementation for St. Vincent de Paul
Easton, MD — Rivers & Roads Consulting has completed the first phase of strategic plan implementation with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Easton, Maryland. The work focused on turning the organization’s strategic plan into clear actions that volunteers and leaders can execute. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul serves neighbors in […]
Rivers & Roads Completes Comprehensive Needs Assessment for Older Adults on Maryland’s Upper Shore
New report reflects extensive community engagement, regional analysis, and long-term planning for aging services Chestertown, MD — Rivers & Roads Consulting has completed a comprehensive Needs Assessment examining the evolving needs of older adults across Caroline, Kent, and Talbot Counties. The report was led and developed by Chris Wheedleton and Margaret Knudsen of Rivers & […]
Chris Wheedleton Serves as Leadership Consultant for LEAD Maryland Class XIV
Frederick, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting announces that Chris Wheedleton is serving as Leadership Consultant for LEAD Maryland Class XIV, guiding a new cohort of emerging leaders through a two-year fellowship focused on agriculture, natural resources, and rural communities. LEAD Maryland, a University of Maryland Extension Signature Program, brings together 20–25 leaders from across […]
Rivers & Roads Facilitates Strategic Prioritization Session for Richardson Maritime Museum
Cambridge, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting recently supported the Richardson Maritime Museum (RMM) through a focused Strategic Prioritization Meeting designed to help the Board of Directors clarify direction, align around key priorities, and establish a disciplined path forward for the year ahead. Founded in memory of Capt. James B. Richardson, the Museum preserves and […]
Rivers & Roads Launches New Website to Reflect Team Growth and Bold Direction for 2026
If you’ve worked with us over the past few years, you’ve seen the growth firsthand. Our team has expanded.Our services have evolved.The complexity of the work we’re leading has increased. We needed a website that keeps pace. What began as a focused consulting practice has grown into a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm advising leaders across sectors. […]
2025 Year in Review: The Strategy Work Behind Our Biggest Projects (and What’s Next in 2026)
https://youtu.be/0zksxjK26Ek 2025 was a momentum year for Rivers & Roads Consulting. We took on more complex work, helped clients navigate higher-stakes decisions, and grew the capacity of our firm so we can serve more communities and mission-driven organizations across Maryland. This Year in Review is the written companion to our end-of-year recap video. If […]
Rivers & Roads Consulting Sponsors the 2025 Rural Maryland Summit, Advancing the Future of Rural Communities
Annapolis, MD — Rivers & Roads Consulting is honored to sponsor the 2025 Rural Maryland Summit: Elevating Maryland through Stronger Rural Communities, hosted by the Rural Maryland Council (RMC). For more than two decades, RMC has been the driving force behind collaboration, advocacy, and innovation in Maryland’s rural regions—unifying leaders from every corner of the […]
Rivers & Roads Consulting Welcomes Jodie Schram as Consultant
Easton, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting is pleased to announce that Jodie Schram has joined the firm as a Consultant, bringing more than two decades of experience across communications, education, and community development. Schram’s career spans diverse industries—from construction and real estate to marketing and higher education—giving her a multifaceted perspective on how people, […]
Preston County, WV Partners with Rivers & Roads to Explore Workforce Training Center Vision
Kingwood, WV — The Preston County Economic Development Authority (PCEDA) has selected Rivers & Roads Consulting to lead the Grace Chapel Workforce Training Center Feasibility Study, a project aimed at exploring the creation of a local workforce training center to expand job opportunities and strengthen the regional economy. The study will determine how a proposed […]
Rivers & Roads Consulting Acquires RYS Consultants, Expanding into Health Equity and DEIB Strategy
Oakland, CA – Rivers & Roads Consulting has announced the acquisition of RYS Consultants, a boutique firm founded by Dr. Ruth Shoge, OD, MPH, FAAO, that specializes in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) strategies for healthcare and education sectors. This acquisition marks a significant step in Rivers & Roads’ continued growth and diversification, expanding its […]