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checkmarkAmplify Impact

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I help mission-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations turn vision into sustainable growth

Whether you're seeking a roadmap to scale, looking to sharpen your message, or need strategic support to get out of the weeds, I bring the insight, structure, and clarity to help you lead with confidence and create lasting change.

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You’re here because you have a vision. A mission that’s too important to stay in survival mode.

I help mission-driven leaders like you align vision with strategy, build sustainable infrastructure, and lead with clarity.

Whether you’re leading a nonprofit, launching a social enterprise, or navigating the next level of your leadership journey, I bring strategic insight rooted in lived experience, research, and results.

As the Founder & CEO of Raising A Village Foundation, author, and a PhD candidate focused on nonprofit leadership and equity, I’ve walked the path — building programs, teams, and sustainable impact from the ground up. Now, I partner with leaders, entrepreneurs and organizations ready to do the same. My job is to help you stop spinning your wheels and start leading with intention, strategy, and the support you deserve.

Because when your vision is clear and your foundation is strong, transformation becomes possible, not just for you, but for the communities you serve.

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That’s where I come in.

As a strategist, speaker, and researcher with deep experience in nonprofit leadership and organizational development, I bring a contextually nimble approach to every partnership. That means no templates, no copy-paste strategies, just thoughtful, research-informed solutions grounded in the realities of your work.

I work alongside CEOs, executive teams, and board leaders to define key priorities, build lasting infrastructure, and support cohesive decision-making that advances their mission. Whether you need a thought partner to help your team recalibrate or support in designing a long-term strategic roadmap, I’m here to guide the process, with both insight and intention.

 

That’s where I come in.

As a strategist, speaker, and researcher with deep experience in nonprofit leadership and organizational development, I bring a contextually nimble approach to every partnership. That means no templates, no copy-paste strategies, just thoughtful, research-informed solutions grounded in the realities of your work.

I work alongside CEOs, executive teams, and board leaders to define key priorities, build lasting infrastructure, and support cohesive decision-making that advances their mission. Whether you need a thought partner to help your team recalibrate or support in designing a long-term strategic roadmap, I’m here to guide the process, with both insight and intention.

 

Solving this isn’t just about efficiency.

It’s about building the kind of alignment, trust, and clarity that allows your organization to grow, adapt, and lead with integrity in an ever-changing world.

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Coaching

For mission-driven leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs navigating growth, complexity, or transition.

Leadership can be lonely, but it doesn't have to be. Through 1:1 coaching, I help you get unstuck, sharpen your vision, and lead with confidence. Together, we’ll clarify your leadership goals, strengthen your decision-making, and help you show up with clarity and power in every room you walk into.

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Coaching

For mission-driven leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs navigating growth, complexity, or transition.

Leadership can be lonely, but it doesn't have to be. Through 1:1 coaching, I help you get unstuck, sharpen your vision, and lead with confidence. Together, we’ll clarify your leadership goals, strengthen your decision-making, and help you show up with clarity and power in every room you walk into.

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Consulting

For organizations ready to align their vision with sustainable strategy.

If your team is growing, your programs are expanding, or your impact is scaling, strategy has to keep up. I work with boards, leadership teams, and departments to develop custom, research-informed strategies that support growth, improve effectiveness, and keep equity at the core. From strategic planning to operational clarity, this is where vision turns into executable action.

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Consulting

For organizations ready to align their vision with sustainable strategy.

If your team is growing, your programs are expanding, or your impact is scaling, strategy has to keep up. I work with boards, leadership teams, and departments to develop custom, research-informed strategies that support growth, improve effectiveness, and keep equity at the core. From strategic planning to operational clarity, this is where vision turns into executable action.

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Capacity Building

For organizations seeking the infrastructure and tools to move from surviving to sustainable.

Great programs need strong backbones. I support nonprofits and social enterprises in strengthening their internal capacity, whether that’s through designing performance systems, team development, process mapping, or building leadership pipelines. Let’s create a foundation that supports your mission for the long haul.

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Capacity Building

For organizations seeking the infrastructure and tools to move from surviving to sustainable.

Great programs need strong backbones. I support nonprofits and social enterprises in strengthening their internal capacity, whether that’s through designing performance systems, team development, process mapping, or building leadership pipelines. Let’s create a foundation that supports your mission for the long haul.

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Monthly Strategy, Clarity & Tools for Purpose-Driven Leaders

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“Jaleesa has a rare ability to combine strategic clarity with deep empathy, creating a space where people feel both seen and empowered.”

"Working with Jaleesa has been an inspiring and affirming experience. She has a rare ability to combine strategic clarity with deep empathy, creating a space where people feel both seen and empowered. Her guidance helped me take ideas I’d been sitting on for years and shape them into something actionable. What stands out most is her genuine commitment to community impact — she doesn’t just teach or advise, she actively invests in your growth. If you're looking for someone who brings both heart and expertise to the table, Jaleesa is exactly who you want in your corner." 

Jazmine T.

“Jaleesa facilitated one of the most engaging and impactful capacity-building workshops our team has ever experienced.”

"She met us where we were, introduced frameworks that actually made sense for small and BIPOC-led nonprofits, and challenged us to think differently about sustainability. Several of our team members walked away with tools they immediately applied to strengthen their programs and infrastructure." 

Lewis Faulk, American University

“Jaleesa’s coaching gave me clarity, confidence, and structure.”

"As a nonprofit leader, I often felt overwhelmed navigating growth and leadership transitions. Jaleesa’s coaching gave me clarity, confidence, and structure. She helped me strengthen my voice as a leader, navigate tough conversations with my board, and make decisions aligned with our mission and values. Her support has been a game-changer in my professional journey." 

Danielle S., Morgan State

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You’ve made it this far because you’re ready for something different. You’re ready for clarity, strategy, and support that actually meets the moment. Whether you're leading a movement, scaling a mission, or stepping into a new chapter — you don’t have to do it alone.

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