Chimes Partners with Rivers & Roads to Bring Additional School for Students with Disabilities to MD’s Eastern Shore
SALISBURY, Md — Rivers & Roads Consulting is proud to announce its ongoing engagement with Chimes, the Baltimore-based nonprofit supporting people of differing abilities and behavioral health needs, as the organization brings its nationally recognized educational model to Maryland’s Eastern Shore with the opening of The Chimes School Eastern Shore in Salisbury. The new campus […]
Rivers & Roads Facilitates Mid-Shore Community Conversations to Strengthen Healthcare Talent Pipeline
EASTON, Md — Rivers & Roads Consulting recently facilitated a series of community conversations across Maryland’s Mid-Shore to support Introduction to Careers in Healthcare (ITCH) and help connect students, families, educators, employers, and community partners around a shared goal: building the region’s future healthcare workforce. The sessions were held in Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Caroline, […]
Romina Burnette Joins Rivers & Roads as Program Coordinator
EASTON, Md — Rivers & Roads Consulting has hired Romina Burnette as Program Coordinator to support the continued growth of Introduction to Careers in Healthcare (ITCH), a nonprofit that connects youth with career pathways and hands-on learning opportunities in healthcare across Maryland’s Mid-Shore region. Burnette will be a member of the Rivers & Roads team […]
Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board Selects Rivers & Roads as One-Stop Operator
WYE MILLS, Md — Rivers & Roads Consulting has been selected to serve as the One-Stop Operator for the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board, supporting the American Job Center Network across Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties. The One-Stop Operator plays a central role in strengthening coordination among workforce partners, service providers, education […]
Jodie Schram Brings Lessons from the Hive to LEAD Maryland and LEADelaware
MIDDLETOWN, De — Communication consultant Jodie Schram recently delivered a presentation on effective communication to fellows of both LEAD Maryland and LEADelaware, drawing on an unexpected teacher: the honeybee. In her presentation, Schram used metaphors and comparisons from the natural world to illustrate what makes communication succeed or fail. At the heart of her message […]
Rivers & Roads Consulting Partners with The Village Maternal Holistic Wellness Center to Pursue Nonprofit Status
EASTON, Md — Rivers & Roads Consulting is pleased to announce its engagement with “The Village,” a local maternal health organization working to expand access to critical prenatal and postpartum care on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Consultants Jodie Schram and Chris Wheedleton have been retained to guide the organization through the process of obtaining nonprofit status, […]
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 […]