Amber E. Valdez, Ed.D., is the Founder and Principal of Valdez Consulting Group LLC, where she partners with leaders, organizations, and communities to navigate complexity with clarity, wisdom, and confidence.

For nearly two decades, Amber has advised leaders across education, health, philanthropy, nonprofit, government, community development, and mission-driven organizations. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy, leadership, organizational development, and systems change. She helps clients make sense of complexity, shape strategic direction, strengthen leadership, and navigate change with purpose.

A trusted advisor and systems thinker, Amber combines strategic insight with deep listening and relational attunement to help leaders surface what matters most, make thoughtful decisions, and build the conditions for lasting impact.

Amber writes and speaks on strategy, adaptive leadership, systems change, cross-sector collaboration, participatory approaches to change, and continuous improvement.

Vanessa Coleman, Ed.D., is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Coleman Strategy Group LLC, where she partners with organizations to build equitable, inclusive environments and implement sustainable, relevant change. With over 25 years of experience in strategic consulting, leadership development, and organizational transformation, Vanessa specializes in leveraging data, equity frameworks, and Culturally-Conscious Evaluation design and implementation to help organizations navigate complex challenges and align their practices with their mission and values.

Known for her collaborative, inquiry-driven approach, Vanessa designs tailored strategies that foster inclusivity, innovation, and continuous improvement. She has worked across various sectors, providing leadership coaching, facilitating strategic planning processes, and helping organizations develop the capacity to thrive in dynamic environments.