"Create a strategic plan in the midst of a global pandemic?
Sure, why not!
The advantage is that an organization can cast a net far and wide and snag the talent of Casey Gilbert who provided phenomenal coordination in a virtual space. Over the course of several months, Casey helped our coalition distill our mission, identify guiding principles and formulate a work plan and budget for the first year of operation. She effortlessly coordinated a community input survey, one-on-one stakeholder interviews, and focus groups with community players. She kept our Steering Committee focused and each meeting was purposeful and moved us toward the outcome.
Our grassroots homeless coalition is now poised to file as a non-profit organization with a governing board and executive director. We would not be where we are today without Casey's deft guidance and support."
— Kerry Morrison,
Founder and Project Director, Heart Forward LA
“Casey demonstrated the discipline, listening skills, synthesizing abilities, organization, and perfect amount of group management acumen to keep our project moving forward from conceptual kick-off to an approved strategic plan, on-time and on-budget.
She quickly developed a rapport with community stakeholders (even from afar via Zoom) and built trust that the process would yield actionable results. So happy we were able to engage her to help our community!”
— Kristopher Larson, AICP President & CEO The Hollywood Partnership
“Fantastic experience working with Casey and the team. Casey kept our team on track with hard deadlines; yet we did not feel rushed. Our project was completed in a timely manner and the outcome was exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend PowerWith Consulting.”
— Angela Voorhees Physical Security Operations, Manager - Netflix
and member of the Hollywood 4WRD Steering Committee
“Without a doubt one of the finest consulting processes in which I've ever had the privilege of participating. Casey Gilbert was insightful, organized (and got us organized!), encouraging, effective, and most of all, compassionate.
Results--> Brilliance! Two thumbs up from Hollywood 4WRD!”
— Steve Fiechter, Senior Director for Programs/Metro LA, PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)
“The Chamber hired Casey to develop a new work plan and she didn’t disappoint. Her delivery and work product exceeded our expectations. Casey knows firsthand what it takes to run a business and lead a non-profit organization.
Casey excels as a communicator and facilitator. She is organized, authentic, and a data-driven strategist who is extremely passionate about helping businesses and non-profit organizations meet their goals.
We would absolutely work with her in the future and highly recommend her to anyone in a non-profit or public institution who is seeking guidance.”
— Michael Ayers, President and CEO
Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce
"PowerWith Consulting is a professional resource that can help enhance the growth of your non-profit organization. Dr. Casey Gilbert is very attentive to the needs of her clients. She provides excellent service with great results."
— Ethelene Smith, Treasurer,International Mentoring Society
"Casey led our task force through a process that was very clear cut- with distinct actions and tasks for us to follow. Casey kept each meeting moving forward with clear goals for our next time together. Time was given to each person for their perspective and discussion was streamlined for best results. Our task was clear, the goals were given and the conclusion was approved by the entire team. The timeline was exactly what we had been told at the onset, and there was no wasted lag time. Very professional If you are looking for a strategy and consulting for your business, I would highly recommend Casey Gilbert and PowerWith Consulting."
— Teri Brant
Director of Marketing, Buena Vida Estates and member of the Melbourne Regional Chamber board of directors
“Casey Gilbert with Power with Consulting worked with the Melbourne Regional Chamber to chart our course for the next several years. Casey was outstanding. She gently directed many different tasks to obtain valuable information the Chamber can use to add value to their members. The quality of the results were informative, detailed and actionable. One thing I liked was her organization and ability to keep people on task. I found the experience enlightening. I would recommend Casey for organizations looking to sharpen their direction.”
— Brent Peoples
Senior Vice President - Investments, Raymond James and member of the Melbourne Regional Chamber board of directors
“If you’re looking for a knowledgeable consulting professional to assist you in advancing your organization, and someone who is connected to all aspects of the nonprofit industry, then Dr. Casey Gilbert of PowerWith Consulting is your next best step. I have worked with Casey over and over again to execute pressing goals of International Mentoring Society; from board of directors training and recruitment to executive coaching. You can not go wrong with PowerWith Consulting."
— Grenita C. Brooks
Founder/Executive Director
International Mentoring Society
“Casey's pragmatic leadership is anchored around the passion she brings to everything she does and her ability to compassionately work with everyone to get things done.”
— Pious Ali
Policy Associate I : Children, Youth, and Families Program; University of Southern Maine Cutler Institute
“I speak on behalf of the board of directors for the Portland Society for Architecture, and the committee for the Complete City, when I laud Casey Gilbert’s facilitation during a recent full-day strategic planning retreat. Her ability to work with a diverse group of skill-sets to devise a tangible plan to move an idea forward was invaluable. An added bonus is her involvement and experience with all sectors: business, government, academic and community groups, which led her to ask important and challenging questions to get us where we needed to be. We are beyond grateful.”
— Addy Smith-Reiman, AICP
Executive Director
Portland Society for Architecture
“Working with Casey is like reading a book by a seasoned, brilliant novelist. You know that the author has spent thousands of hours honing her craft, but all you see and feel is the mastery, grace and ease of the finished product.”
— Brian Townsend
Executive Director
Amistad
“It is Casey's combination and head and heart that make her such an inspirational leader. She is an especially talented collaborator, with an impressive ability to bring together people with diverse views and find common ground. She is truly a shining star.”
— Bob Fowler, LCSW CCS
Former Executive Director
Milestone Recovery
“Working with Casey transformed our organization’s understanding of what it means to onboard someone. With her help, we were able to redesign how we welcome, train, and support our after school teaching staff to maximize positive outcomes for our students!”
— Heather Davis
Executive Director
LearningWorks
“Thanks to Dr. Gilbert's guidance during our three months of planning and accountability meetings, I have seen considerable improvement in both my professional and personal productivity, scheduling, and prioritizing. My client outreach and communication skills have become more natural and effective, and my short and long term business and lifestyle planning are focused and have greater clarity. I would highly recommend PowerWith Consulting's executive coaching services.”
— Erik G. Urbanek
Managing Broker
SVN | The Urbanek Group
"Casey Gilbert is a consummate professional with grace, poise, tact, and skills in communication and organization to boot. She was hired by the Executive Committee of the Board to help onboard a new Executive Director and help get a budget passed through the City Council. Most of her interactions were with the Executive Director but she made sure to keep the Executive Committee of the Board informed and reached out multiple times over the course of a months long contract to update us on steps along the way and to make sure we were happy with the end result. Not only is Casey easy to work with, but she's also really good at what she does"
—Doane Dorchester
Vice President, Board of Directors
Portland Downtown
"I'm fortunate to have inherited the mantle of an organization once led by Casey. Knowing you're coming into a group on strong financial and structural footing is quite the comfort. Moreover, working with Casey during the transition period allowed me to reap her wisdom and provided me with great insight. She's kinda the best."
—Cary Tyson
Executive Director
Portland Downtown