“I am so hip even my errors are correct.” – Nikki Giovanni
At some point, you have to take a chance and see what it’s like to work with me. I’m pretty sure it’ll be an awesome experience for both of us as we work to serve and support you and/or your organization. But don’t take my word for it. Look at what these superheroes/clients have to say about their experiences.
In an effort to proactively assess and respond to any issues with sexual harassment within our workplace, we reached out to Daveda to assist with the development of assessment tools and procedures. We were beginning the process with very little experience in the area and needed insight into best practices, ethical and legal frameworks, and other critical considerations. Daveda's guidance and insights were invaluable in helping us develop a proposal for our executive team to consider and ultimately implement. Her experience and knowledge in the area allowed us to avoid pitfalls and develop effective strategies to obtain the data we sought while also protecting the rights and privacy of our staff. We had a very positive experience working with Daveda and would happily do so again if the need arises.– Ayana Moore, PhD, Scientist & Operations Manager
“Daveda's coaching helped us form a solid, well thought out business partnership. She brings the perfect combination of creativity and strategy, helping us imagine possibilities and then sharpen our focus." – Cynthia Scheiderer, partner |
Daveda has been invaluable in facilitating meetings with a diverse group of stakeholders (e.g. government, community members, universities, non-profits), and building consensus in the group towards a common goal.” – Alice Park, Program Manager |
Through tough love and sound business acumen, Daveda brought out the best communication messaging and aesthetically pleasing marketing brochure that conveys the heart of HPC." –Vanessa Briggs, MPH., RD, Executive Director |
If you ever need a guide while creating something that doesn’t exist, Daveda Russell if the person to come to. She gave me the tools and exercises to pull an idea from my head and to manifest it in reality. Those lessons were invaluable as I built a research function at the most popular sporting league in the USA and have come in handy as I develop cutting edge approaches to information gathering and management. Damian Rainey, President & Founder, Rainey Analytics www.raineyanalytics.com |
"From a strategy standpoint, Daveda helped our organization assess and resolve several issues that had gone unaddressed far too long and that had left our organization strategically adrift. She distilled and organized a tremendous amount of information with lucidness I’ve rarely seen. Her assessment clearly highlighted the decisions we needed to make.– Mark Griffin, board president |
I met Daveda through her leadership work with the Healthy King County Coalition, and hired her as a consultant years later while employed with the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development. As a consultant for the City, we asked her to provide facilitation and community engagement support for Seattle’s Central Area business community. Hiring Daveda and her team was the best decisions for our project. She analyzed data and investments in the district that helped us refine our goals. When it came to community engagement, her natural talents to design and implement an inclusive process was uncanny. Out of her efforts, the Central Area Collaborative – an innovative business organization – blossomed with hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants received to-date, resulting in lasting positive impacts in the community. Daveda's joy and alacrity makes each project I've worked with her on fun and invariably successful. She is a critical piece for sustainable and equitable results. Mikel D., Executive Analyst, Governor Gavin Newsom
Office of Business and Economic Development
Office of Business and Economic Development