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We are not merely consultants; we are advocates for change, advising bravely and honestly to create a future that holds value.
Andrew Leary
Principal
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How to align leadership, operations, and community goals for long-term success through:
Enterprise-level strategy and transformation
Cross-sector leadership and cultural realignment
Strategic planning for complex organizations
Navigating change in public, private, and nonprofit sectors
Building legacy impact through strategic clarity
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"Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.” — Matilda
David Naczycz
Sr. Associate Principal
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Whole systems change and organizational design
Leadership development and team building
Equity, inclusion, and social justice in strategy
Entrepreneurship and business operations
Urban development and civic innovation
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When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves!’” — Laozi (Lao-Tzu)
Juan Vargas
Account Director
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Tourism marketing strategy and audience expansion
Community engagement through tourism
Economic access and partnership development
Innovative solutions for evolving travel industry needs
Strategic alignment between tourism and community impact
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“It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” — Nelson Mandela
Maura Allard
Project Manager
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Managing cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives
Organizational and culture change facilitation
Values-driven leadership development and training
Building community partnerships and co-creating bold visions
Strategic risk-taking for systemic change
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“The P in PM is as much about ‘people management’ as it is about ‘project management’.”
— Cornelius Fichtner
Sara Meaney
Managing Partner
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How to align leadership, operations, and community goals for long-term success through:
Enterprise-level strategy and transformation
Cross-sector leadership and cultural realignment
Strategic planning for complex organizations
Navigating change in public, private, and nonprofit sectors
Building legacy impact through strategic clarity
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“Strategy is both the hardest and easiest work of leadership. Once the vision is clear to all and priorities are defined, implementation becomes a lot more rewarding and the path to success comes into focus for everyone.” — Sara Meaney
Aviva North
Associate Principal
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Resiliency planning for tourism-dependent communities
Community economic development through a tourism lens
Livability strategies for residents and visitors
Outdoor recreation vs. natural resource protection
Community capacity and economic connectivity assessments
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“Proactive strategic development is the key to community capacity building and more resilient destinations.” — Aviva North
Jen Gray O’Connor
Sr. Associate Principal
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Inclusive facilitation and brave conversations
Capacity-building for change and challenge readiness
Equity-focused strategy and engagement
Organizational culture and personal growth
Community voice elevation and stakeholder alignment
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“The most resilient organizations are built on the commitment to a shared purpose, the inclusion of diverse stakeholder voices, and the willingness to change.” — Jen Gray O’Connor
Laura Sheach
Proposal Manager
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How Coraggio tailors proposals to meet unique client needs
The full range of Coraggio’s consulting capabilities
Strategic approaches to RFPs and competitive bids
Best practices for organizing and presenting complex service offerings
How to align proposal strategy with client goals and values
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“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” — Anatole France
Melissa Cherry
Sr. Vice President
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Destination marketing and brand development
Strategic planning for tourism growth and engagement
Event management and audience connection strategies
Marketing innovation in the travel and tourism sector
Aligning brand strategy with community and visitor needs
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“Make no little plans.”
— Daniel Burham
Sarah Lechner
Principal
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How to align leadership, operations, and community goals for long-term success through:
Community-centered strategy and planning
Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
Values-based leadership development
Equitable and inclusive planning processes
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“An organization's outcomes will only be as good as its leaders. Every day, leaders have countless opportunities to either reinforce or undermine the culture, values, and priorities of their organization with the behaviors they choose.” — Sarah Lechner
Colleen Floyd
Sr. Associate Principal
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Place-based strategic planning for destinations
Tourism research and data interpretation
Adapting strategy to evolving market conditions
Long-term planning in dynamic environments
Visitor experience and destination storytelling
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“Data-driven analysis is strongest when combined with emotional intelligence and empathy. All three are central to how Coraggio works.” — Colleen Floyd
Jennifer Ha
Brand & Marketing Strategist
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Brand development and creative strategy
Marketing and communications alignment with strategic goals
Data-driven storytelling and audience engagement
Destination branding and campaign development
Creative direction for transformative brand experiences
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“Stay Inspired, It’s Contagious!” — Jennifer Ha
Maria Evans
Sr. Research Analyst
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Designing and executing custom market research
Turning data into actionable strategic insights
Customer loyalty, brand strategy, and product innovation research
Research approaches for emerging markets and untapped opportunities
Presenting complex data to executive audiences for decision-making
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“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart.
But that’s okay.
The journey changes you; it should change you.
It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body.
You take something with you.
Hopefully, you leave something good behind.”
— Anthony Bourdain
Najauna White
Vice President
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Inclusive storytelling and audience engagement strategies
Workforce development and vendor engagement
Building collaborative, values-aligned teams
Cross-sector strategy development (tech, nonprofit, events)
Community activation and experiential marketing
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“Those who say it can’t be done, are usually interrupted by others doing it.”
— James Baldwin
Trever Cartwright
Founder
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Foundational strategy and organizational clarity
Courageous leadership and decision-making support
Navigating complex challenges with honesty and empathy
Vision-setting and purpose-driven transformation
Building high-performing, values-aligned teams
The origin and philosophy behind Coraggio’s approach
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“Every organization has the potential for excellence. Meaningful breakthroughs only happen when the leadership of an organization is willing to hear the truth and has the courage to take action.” — Trever Cartwright
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