At Sort Sol Group, we believe the best solutions emerge from collective wisdom.
Our consultancy is designed as a carefully cultivated flock of independent advisors, facilitators, coaches, and technical experts who share our commitment to thoughtful and meaningful change, anchored in inclusive engagement.
The Flock brings our clients the flexibility of a boutique firm with the breadth and depth of a larger consultancy, assembling the right expertise at the right time to help organizations thrive.
Agnes Meneses, MBA (she/her/hers)
EquityFounder
AGMeneses Consulting
Agnes brings over 30 years of experience in philanthropy. She is a network weaver, people engager, and visionary who partners with leaders to deepen their commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Agnes holds her MBA from DePaul University.
Amelia Kohm, PhD (she/her/hers)
Data VisualizationFounder
Data Viz
Amelia brings over 30 years of experience in research design. She creates data visualizations to help clients quickly grasp their data, improve their work, and demonstrate impact. Amelia holds her PhD from the University of Bath.
Brad Krueger, MPH (he/him/his)
EvaluationPrincipal
Krueger Consulting
Brad brings over 15 years of experience in the government and social sectors. He has a deep background in public health. Brad holds his MPA from Des Moines University.
Cherella Nicholson, MS (she/her/hers)
EvaluationFounder
The Little Big Project
Cherella brings over 20 years of experience in the academic, corporate, government, and social sectors. She is a skilled, equity-centered and culturally responsive evaluator. Cherella holds her MS from Georgia State.
Christine Baker, MA (she/her/hers)
EvaluationPrincipal
Clarity Evaluation Partners
Christine brings over 10 years of experience in the social sector. She accompanies social impact and philanthropic organizations to use evaluation to advance their missions. Christine holds her MA from SAIC.
Colleen Mackey, MPA (she/her/hers)
EvaluationFounder
DataShine
Colleen brings over 25 years of experience partnering with purpose-driven organizations to discover how programs work, why they are important, and how they can work better. Colleen holds her MPA from American University.
David Beard, MSW (he/him/his)
Policy AdvocacyPrincipal
Anchor Collaborative
David brings nearly 20 years of experience in public policy. His experience includes lobbying, research and data collection, developing coalitions, determining policy priorities, and supporting public agency growth. David holds his MSW from the University of Texas at Austin.
Dennis Johnson, MBA (he/him/his)
StrategyManaging Partner
Sort Sol Group
Dennis brings more than 30 years of experience in the academic, corporate, government, philanthropic, and social sectors. He centers his impact using tools and methods from contemporary thoughts leaders. Dennis holds his MBA from Nebraska.
Emalee Rodriguez, BA (she/her/hers)
TalentFounder
Together, Together
Emalee brings more than 15 years of experience in the corporate, government, and social sectors. She provides practical, scalable, and values-driven solutions to the most common people challenges that organizations face. Emalee holds her BA from Loyola.
Emily Plagman, MPA (she/her/hers)
Library SystemsPrincipal
Lindenstar Consulting
Emily brings more than 20 years of experience in the corporate, government, and social sectors. She helps libraries be the center of learning for a diverse and inclusive community. Emily holds her MPA from Wisconsin.
Eric DeGroot, BA (he/him/his)
Disability ServicesPrincipal
DeGroot Consulting
Eric brings more than 20 years of experience in the philanthropic and social sectors. He helps improve the lives of people of all ages with disabilities. Eric holds her BA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Erica Merritt, MS (she/her/hers)
EquityFounder
Equius Group
Erica brings more than 25 years of experience in the academic, corporate, education, and social sectors. She partners with leaders and teams to design workplaces where people thrive. Erica holds her MS from Cleveland State.
Evan Ishida, MBA (he/him/his)
Learning & DevelopmentPrincipal
Thrive at Work
Evan brings more than 20 years of experience in the corporate sector. He builds human capability in environments undergoing technological and cultural change. Evan holds his MBA from Ohio University.
Jenn Ballentine, MPH (she/her/hers)
EvaluationFounding Partner
Positive Impact
Jenn brings over 25 years of experience in the government and social sectors. She has a deep background in public health. Jenn holds her MPA from Emory University.
Juanita Davis, JD (she/her/hers)
Racial JusticePrincipal
Fire & Light Consulting
Juanita brings over 15 years of experience helping leaders foster belonging and expanded access. She explores social change for racial justice through the intersection of history, lived experience, and dream-work. Juanita holds her JD from Wisconsin.
Julie Laser, PhD (she/her/hers)
Racial JusticePrincipal
Laser Consulting
Julie brings over 30 years of experience helping … Julie holds her PhD from Michigan State University.
Laura Pinsoneault, PhD (she/her/hers)
Social ImpactFounder & CEO
Evaluation Plus
Laura brings over 25 years of experience in evaluation, leadership, organizational development, and strategy. She prioritizes assets and engagement as drivers of equitable solutions. Laura holds her PhD from the University of Wisconsin.
Lauren Johnson, BS (she/her/hers)
Data AnalysisConsulting Assistant
Sort Sol Group
Lauren brings over 5 years of experience in the corporate and social sectors. She enjoys distilling, evaluating, and presenting data to ensure a shared understanding that yields improved decision making. Lauren holds her BS from Wisconsin.
Maddy Johnson, BS (she/her/hers)
DesignConsulting Assistant
Sort Sol Group
Madeline brings over 5 years of experience in the corporate and social sectors. She enjoys creating and innovating digital and print collateral for clients. Maddy holds her BA from Iowa.
Mary Patoka, BS (she/her/hers)
Economic JusticePrincipal
Patoka Consulting
Mary brings over 35 years of experience in economic justice focused on creating opportunities in community. She is certified by the National Development Council and holds her BS from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Mary Tauras, MA (she/they)
EvaluationAssociate
Forge Consulting
Mary brings over 10 years of experience in the education, healthcare, and social sectors. She has a deep background in program evaluation. Mary holds her MA from the UMass Lowell.
Nathan Groce, MBA (he/him/his)
DevelopmentCEO
Market Me Consulting
Nathan brings over 20 years of experience in the corporate and social sectors. He’s supported development and marketing for global nonprofits, Fortune 500 companies, and local governments. Nathan holds his MBA from Maryland.
Patti Seger, BA (she/her/hers)
GrowthAcquisition Manager
Sort Sol Group
Patti brings more than 40 years of experience in the nonprofit and government sectors, including leader of a statewide nonprofit for the past 15 years. She holds her BA from Wisconsin.
Ruth Jorgensen, MSW (she/her/hers)
EquityPrincipal
Corazon Catalysts
Ruth brings over 20 years of experience in the social impact sector. She enjoys designing and holding space for equity-centered
strategy, leadership, and organizational change. Ruth holds her MSW from California State.
Sara Beanblossom, MA (she/her/hers)
CommunicationsPrincipal
Beanblossom Consulting
Sara brings over 20 years of experience in communications and advocacy. She is a storyteller and resource developer, building connection across communities to advance their relevance. Sara holds her MA from Indiana University.
Sara Pickard, BA (she/her/hers)
OperationsBusiness Manager
Sort Sol Group
Sara brings over 35 years of experience in the corporate and social sectors. She has a deep background in women’s empowerment. Sara holds her BA from Minnesota.
Stephanie Ortiz, BA (she/her/hers)
Indigenous CommunitiesFounder
Weaving Ways
Stephanie brings over 15 years of experience in community organizing. She is Native American and Afro-Latinx. She holds her BA from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Vernetta Walker, JD (she/her/hers)
EquityCEO
Walker & Associates
Vernetta brings over 25 years of experience in the corporate, philanthropy, and social sectors. She is passionate about helping organizations advance DEI for mission impact. Vernetta holds her JD from Washington University.
Wesley Walker, MPA (he/him/his)
Community OrganizingPrincipal
WW Strategies
Wesley brings over 40 years of experience in the philanthropic, public, and social sectors. He is passionate about community organizing and development for impact. Wesley holds his MPA from Washington University.
Sort Sol Group is a domestic limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Wisconsin (United States of America), since 23 July 2015, and a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise through the NGLCC Supplier Diversity Initiative.