Approach
I leverage a diverse background of professional experience spanning government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors to deliver impactful solutions. My approach is rooted in a deep understanding of societal issues and the unique challenges faced by organizations trying to solve them. By drawing on this professional experience, I ensure every client receives tailored and effective strategies. I’m equipped to navigate complex problems with realistic solutions that align with the time, money, and staff capacity of each team.
I add a unique twist to facilitation and meeting design by infusing creative exercises and other techniques from my arts background to create engaging and dynamic sessions. Whether it's a strategic planning process or a group meeting, these methods ensure that participants are energized and connected, fostering a collaborative and creative environment. The goal is to enliven and inspire, helping teams to not only address current challenges but to thrive in their social impact endeavors.
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I know that finding the right consultant to partner with is a process done with careful consideration. That’s why I offer free consultations to hear what your needs are, the scope of your goals, and budget.
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About Me
Marita Phelps
I am a seasoned social impact expert with 15 years of experience working with purpose-driven organizations to power their missions forward and create positive change in society. Throughout my career, I've worked in and collaborated with numerous organizations as a consultant, administrator, and board volunteer, delivering impactful and sustainable solutions.
I have worked on engagements with renowned organizations such as Nike, Color of Change, Goodwill Industries, United Way, Mass Cultural Council, Brooklyn Arts Council, and Simmons University. I partner with clients to create organizational strategies that improve program and organizational operations, scale mission impact and develop new approaches that effectively evaluate and report out that impact.
With experience across government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, I bring unique and valuable insights to each engagement. My consulting practice draws on these experiences to provide tailored, realistic solutions that address the current and complex challenges faced by the teams I work with. I have facilitated capacity-building workshops for Executive Leaders at places like Candid and Nonprofit New York on topics such as managing remote teams, collaborations and partnerships, distributed leadership, and equitable strategic planning.
I previously served as Vice President of the Howard University Alumni Club of Greater New York City, Treasurer for the Howard University Alumni Club of Greater Seattle, and an Advisory Board Member for ACT Theatre. I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Howard University with a with magna cum laude honors in Theatre Arts and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Seattle University in Arts Leadership. I’m Seattle-based with the capacity to serve nationally through travel and virtual workflows.
Education
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
MFA, Art Leadership, 2017
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
BFA, Theater Arts, 2013
Alumni
• 2A Consulting, 2024
• SYPartners, 2022-2023
• PENN Creative Strategy, 2020-2022