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Danielle Ishem Consulting LLC
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Program & Organizational Consulting

Strategic partnership to strengthen programs, systems, and learning environments

Organizations working with students and staff operate in complex environments shaped by inequity, limited resources, and evolving needs. Meaningful change requires more than good intentions—it requires clarity, strategy, and implementation grounded in real-world context.


I partner with education-centered organizations to design, strengthen, and assess programs that are responsive, equitable, and effective. My work is collaborative, practical, and tailored to your organization’s goals and realities.

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Because this work is highly customized, organizational services begin with a conversation.  

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Never confuse movement for progress. Because you can run in place and not get anywhere.


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How I Partner With Organizations

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My approach emphasizes:

  • Equity-centered strategy
    Grounded in an understanding of structural barriers, power, and access.
     
  • Practical implementation
    Solutions that work within your existing systems, capacity, and constraints.
     
  • Collaborative process
    Engaging leadership, staff, and stakeholders as appropriate.
     
  • Clarity and accountability
    Clear scope, deliverables, and next steps throughout the engagement.

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What You Can Expect:

 Organizations that work with me can expect:


  • A thoughtful, respectful partnership
     
  • Honest feedback grounded in experience and expertise
     
  • Clear deliverables and timelines
     
  • Work that is rigorous, relational, and purpose-driven
     

My role is to support your organization in doing its best work—without imposing unnecessary complexity or extractive processes.

Strengthening programs, systems, and learning environments

Program Design & Improvement

Program Assessment & Strategic Feedback

Curriculum, Training & Facilitation

Best for:
Program directors, nonprofits, educational institutions, and community-based organizations.


Focus areas:

  • Program development or redesign
     
  • Alignment with mission, equity goals, and outcomes
     
  • Strengthening student or staff-facing components
     
  • Scaling or sustaining programs
     

What partners gain:
Clear strategy, actionable recommendations, and programs that work better in practice—not just on paper.


Format:
Customized consulting engagement

Curriculum, Training & Facilitation

Program Assessment & Strategic Feedback

Curriculum, Training & Facilitation

Best for:
Organizations seeking meaningful learning experiences for students or staff.


Focus areas:

  • Curriculum or workshop development
     
  • Equity-centered learning design
     
  • Professional development and training
     
  • Facilitation of retreats, workshops, or learning sessions
     

What partners gain:
Engaging, relevant, and practical learning experiences grounded in real-world application.


Format:
Project-based or session-based engagements (virtual or in-person)

Program Assessment & Strategic Feedback

Program Assessment & Strategic Feedback

Program Assessment & Strategic Feedback

Best for:
Organizations seeking an external, equity-informed perspective on existing programs.


Focus areas:

  • Program review and assessment
     
  • Feedback on effectiveness and alignment
     
  • Identification of gaps and opportunities
     
  • Strategic recommendations
     

What partners gain:
Clear insights and direction to strengthen impact and decision-making.


Format:
Time-bound assessment engagement

Program and organizational consulting engagements begin with a discovery call.

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Engagement Process

1. Discovery Conversation

1. Discovery Conversation

1. Discovery Conversation

 We begin with a consultation to understand your goals, context, and needs. 

2. Scope & Alignment

1. Discovery Conversation

1. Discovery Conversation

 I propose a clear scope of work, timeline, and engagement structure. 

3. Collaborative Work

4. Reflection & Next Steps

4. Reflection & Next Steps

 We engage in focused, intentional work aligned with agreed-upon outcomes. 

4. Reflection & Next Steps

4. Reflection & Next Steps

4. Reflection & Next Steps

 Engagements conclude with clear recommendations or deliverables to support continued progress. 

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