PAST CLIENTS

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS & SOCIAL ENTERPRISES WORKING TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE

ILS has played a transformative role with organizations across the country and around the world undergoing shifts of leadership or strategy. Here are just a few of the clients we’ve collaborated with to date:

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

“Within weeks, Michelle Barnes had learned all about our mission and goals, identified our weaknesses and strengths, and started to put together a comprehensive plan for a successful turnaround. She was tough, fair, and wouldn’t assign any task she would not be willing to do herself.”

- ROVENA SCHIRLING

Board Chair | Tourette Association of America

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“After Michelle’s interim assignment, the organization was set up for success with a strong plan, an engaged board, and programs that were operating effectively and efficiently.”   

- NEAL LURIE

President | Center for ReSource Conservation

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“Michelle valued the talents of everyone on our staff and skillfully brought structure to the organization without diminishing the creative atmosphere and unique working environment we all cherished."

- OLIVIA AHNEMANN

Producer | Oceanic Preservation Society

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“She straightened out a tough situation, routinely made hard (and correct) decisions, all the while keeping staff motivated and the board informed and engaged.”

- JEFF WEIDMAN

                           (Former) Board President | Big City Mountaineers

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"Michelle took over at a time when the organization was in peril.   There were numerous obstacles that she overcame with grace, poise, finesse, humor but most of all, very high standards.  Through her efforts, she put the organization back on solid footing.”

- TOM CHESNEY

(Former) Board Chair | Center for ReSource Conservation

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