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 […]
Rivers & Roads Consulting Completes Strategic Plan for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Easton
Easton, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting has completed a comprehensive five-year strategic plan for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) of Easton, Maryland, charting a clear path for the organization’s continued growth, strengthened governance, and deepened faith-based service to the community. The plan—covering 2025 through 2029—marks SVdP’s first formal strategic roadmap and […]
Rivers & Roads Consulting Sponsors 2025 Main Street Maryland Conference in Easton
Easton, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting is proud to sponsor the 2025 Main Street Maryland Conference, taking place October 7–8, 2025, in downtown Easton. Organized by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA), this year’s conference—titled “Great Places Win: Powering People, Places, and Possibility”—will celebrate […]
Jen Rickert Joins Rivers & Roads as Operations Coordinator
Easton, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting has announced the addition of Jen Rickert as its new Operations Coordinator, a key position that will strengthen the firm’s operational infrastructure as it continues to expand its reach across the region. In this role, Rickert will oversee essential internal systems and processes, coordinate the firm’s response to […]
Rivers & Roads Selected to Lead Cambridge’s Lead-Safe Workforce Development Plan
Cambridge, MD – The City of Cambridge has chosen Rivers & Roads Consulting to design its Lead-Safe Workforce Development Plan, a project that connects housing, health, and economic opportunity into a single strategy for community revitalization. For decades, the presence of lead-based paint has been more than a housing issue—it has been a barrier to […]
Rivers & Roads Selected to Produce New Historic Preservation Training Series for Preservation Maryland and the National Park Service
Baltimore, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting has been selected by Preservation Maryland to develop a suite of engaging, accessible training videos focused on historic preservation, heritage tourism, and smart growth. Produced in collaboration with National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways, the series will support gateway communities across the Chesapeake Bay region as they work to […]
Rivers & Roads Supports Restoration Vision for Historic Shady Rest Country Club
Scotch Plains, NJ – Rivers & Roads is proud to support the revitalization of the historic Shady Rest Country Club through the development of marketing collateral, fundraising strategy, and conceptual design renderings. Working in close coordination with Barton Ross & Partners Architects (BRPA)—the lead firm on the project—Rivers & Roads was honored to contribute to […]
Upper Shore Aging Engages Rivers & Roads Consulting to Assess Senior Needs Across Mid-Shore Region
Chestertown, MD – Upper Shore Aging, Inc. has partnered with Rivers & Roads Consulting to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment focused on understanding the evolving needs of seniors across Caroline, Kent, and Talbot counties. The effort aims to ensure that programs and services offered by the agency remain aligned with the realities facing older adults […]
Sam Shoge Appointed to Maryland Heritage Areas Program Grant Review Panel
Crownsville, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting is pleased to announce that Sam Shoge, Partner at the firm, has been appointed to the Maryland Heritage Areas Program (MHAA) Grant Review Panel. In this role, Shoge will support the State’s efforts to advance heritage tourism and preservation by reviewing and evaluating competitive grant applications submitted by […]
Rivers & Roads Acquires KVN Partners, Welcomes Founder Kate Van Name as Consultant
Easton, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting is pleased to announce the acquisition of KVN Partners, a boutique business advisory firm known for its work with entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders. As part of the acquisition, KVN Partners founder Kate Van Name will join Rivers & Roads as a Consultant, bringing over 30 years of […]
