Inspired strategy around all forms of Capacity.

Rooted in partnership, joy, and a sense of possibility – we collaborate with start-ups and established organizations to tackle big challenges.

Strategic Planning

We work with Board and Staff leadership to develop a clear and inspiring vision and multi-year roadmap to guide priorities and increase impact.

Organizational Design

Building from the strategic plan, we help you determine the structure and systems needed to execute plans with excellence.

Search and Coaching

We help you find, develop and retain incredible talent, with a focus on bringing greater equity, diversity and inclusion to the pursuit of social justice.

Cathy Schreiber

Cathy Schreiber

Founder and Principal

I’ve dedicated my 25+ year career to strengthening organizations and networks that are the backbones of effective social justice movements. As a multi-faceted consultant with diverse strengths, my work focuses on organizational strategy and human capacity. This includes strategic and operational planning, organizational design, full-scale executive search and coaching, among other specialities.

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Collaborators

Nellis Kennedy-Howard

Nellis Kennedy-Howard

Nellis is founder and principal of Asdzą́ą́ Consulting (Navajo word for woman), through which she brings 15+ years of experience in the non-profit, federal government and tribal government sectors.

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Jeannine Walker

Jeannine Walker

Jeannine is President and CEO of Walker & Associates Consulting, LLC, where she’s a strategy, management, marketing and communications specialist passionately working toward racial, gender and social equity.

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Bernadette Limosnero Kirchstetter

Bernadette Limosnero Kirchstetter

Bernadette is a people-centered leader, collaborator and strategic thought partner to organizational leaders and employees.

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Elizabeth Tan

Elizabeth Tan

Elizabeth is founder and principal of E-Tan Consulting and has dedicated her academic and professional career to the advancement of environmental, social and economic justice.

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Naomi Kelly

Naomi Kelly

Naomi is founder and principal of NK Strategies, bringing 20+ years of local government leadership experience, including nine years as a City Administrator for the City and County of San Francisco.

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RECENT PROJECTS

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CLIENTS

“Cathy’s deep rolodex and understanding of the environmental justice movement and cultural moment were invaluable to attracting the right people. What stands out most to me are her contributions to establishing pay equity within our organization, her influence on our search and onboarding processes, and her insight on how to structure our Federal Policy Office staff for maximum impact. Thanks to Cathy’s help, our DC team is dynamic and able to advance national policies, practices, and regulations in the interest of our New York constituency and the greater environmental justice movement. We're grateful for Cathy’s partnership and the values-aligned talent she's helped us attract to WE ACT.”

DANA JOHNSON

Sr. Director of Strategy & Federal Policy / WE ACT for Environmental Justice

“Cathy is sort of like the Steph Curry or Mia Hamm of climate recruiting: she’s the best and makes it look effortless. The truth, of course, is that hiring and organizational development is really hard to do well, and this is why we turned to Cathy to help build Industrious Labs. Cathy is a true thought partner in organizational strategy. She brings an equity-focused approach, and she pays close attention to the fine details. Through the recruitment process, Cathy is the first contact with people that become staff, and her human, values-aligned approach make her an excellent ambassador for Industrious Labs. Oh, and she’s introduced us to some incredible people we now get to work with every day.”

EVAN GILLESPIE

Co-founder & Partner / Industrious Labs

“Whenever we need expert assistance, we think of Cathy Schreiber. From strategic planning to strategic talent development and coaching, her first-hand experience as a nonprofit executive and her knowledge of industry trends are the anchors for her solid approach. I appreciate that she readily acknowledges that each organization is different, so she is smart about blending time-tested best practices and customized solutions for our team.”

Sue Petersen

Executive Director / Giants Community Fund

“I have had the extraordinary good fortune to work with Cathy for over a decade now, and there are few people more organized, effective, capable (and easy to work with and cheerful on top of all that!). She is the quickest of studies and has become an integral part of the team of people I'm working with to make this world a little better. Cathy is extraordinarily gifted and possesses a truly rare combination of skills, talents and traits.”

Steve Phillips

New York Times best-selling author and podcast host

“Hiring Cathy to facilitate strategic planning was advantageous for many reasons. Her comprehensive and human-centered approach made our planning and recruiting processes thorough, transparent, fair and inclusive. Beyond her professional talents, Cathy is highly creative, responsive and a delight.”

Josh Boone

Executive Director / Veloz

“Cathy led the search for our North America Executive Director and did a fantastic job. All the way through Cathy was a pleasure to work with and made a difficult job seem easy and even pleasant – she is calm, focused, process-driven, helpful and always great to talk things over with. I would heartily recommend her."

Helen Clarkson

CEO / The Climate Group

“Whenever we need expert assistance, we think of Cathy Schreiber. Her first-hand experience as a nonprofit executive and her knowledge of industry trends are the anchors for her solid approach. Saying that, I appreciate that she readily acknowledges that each organization is different, so she blends time-tested best practices and customized solutions for our team.”

Sue Petersen

Executive Director / Giants Community Fund

“I have had the extraordinary good fortune to work with Cathy for over a decade now, and there are few people more organized, effective, capable (and easy to work with and cheerful on top of all that!). When I heard she was hanging out her shingle, I immediately reached out to have her help me and my wife design, staff and launch the Sandler Phillips Center. She is the quickest of studies and has become an integral part of the team of people I'm working with to make this world a little better. Cathy is extraordinarily gifted and possesses a truly rare combination of skills, talents and traits.”

STEVE PHILLIPS

Steve Phillips, New York Times best-selling author, political expert and philanthropist / Sandler Phillips Center

“Cathy has been a consummate partner in finding and placing top flight candidates in mission critical roles. She was locked into our mission and needs, was rigorous and transparent in her approach and was aligned at every step in the process on not settling for anything less than the best talent and fit. Cathy became a trusted partner to me and to the team. I look forward to working with her multiple times again.”

Ari Matusiak

Co-founder and CEO / Rewiring America


“Cathy has an unbelievable background that gives her insights into funders, fundees, bosses and employees and has an extremely high emotional intelligence but grounded in business and strategy. Our hires she recruited said working with her was an amazing experience, and it was one of the best professional experiences of my career.”

PANAMA BARTHOLOMY

Executive Director / Building Decarbonization Coalition

“We keep going back to Cathy because she shares our deep commitment to running a broad and inclusive search process to find us the very best candidates. She sets clear expectations up front, keeps us engaged throughout the process and doesn’t quit until an offer is made and accepted. We also recommend her to our partners whenever they need help with recruitment.”

BRUCE NILLES

Executive Director, Climate Imperative Foundation