Meet the Team
Danielle Leek, MBA, PhD
Founder & Principal Consultant
Danielle has over fifteen years of experience working with nonprofits, including colleges & universities, in the education sector. She holds a PhD from the University of Iowa and an MBA from Grand Valley State University. If Danielle isn’t managing your project, you’ll likely find her hanging at the Six Points Innovation Center in Highland Park, VA, where she spends time working with an amazing team of teenagers who are working on ways to improve their neighborhood.
Cara Luyster, MA
Strategic Consultant
Cara is a dynamic leader with over 20 years of professional experience in higher education. She specializes in data-informed approaches to student affairs and student success. She holds a Master’s degree from Northwestern State University of Louisiana and is currently pursing an Ed. D. in Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation. When Cara isn’t supporting clients, she can be found running through the streets of Richmond – preparing for a race – or training with her “Girls who Run” team at Chimbarazo Elementary!.
Jen Olson, MA
Executive Administrator and Copywriter
Jen has over a decade of experience managing the day-to-day operations in large organization for over a decade. She flexes her writing skills with our clients, and as a regular writer for “GR Kids"” – Grand Rapids, Michigan’s events newsletter for in-the-know parents and caregivers. Jen has her Master’s in Communication from Grand Valley State University.