Amy N. BarrPrincipal

STRATEGIC. ADAPTABLE. LEARNER. FUTURISTIC. INCLUDER. Strengthsfinder® profile

I design and support a collaborative process for leaders and teams to envision what’s possible and develop what’s needed to deliver value into the future. I’m a process guide to organizations and thought partner to leaders and business owners as they navigate from the “fuzzy front end” of an idea or a need through to implementation.

I’ve honed my skills and business acumen in a progression of corporate and consulting roles with Fortune 500, Small-Midsize Enterprises, and social impact organizations: improving business processes, designing customer experiences, integrating operations during mergers and acquisitions, designing new business models, and co-creating organizational strategy.

A focus on process and customized outcomes enables me to support clients regardless of size, industry, or stage. I’m often a good fit for Services organizations seeking to grow or mature organizations ready to reinvent. I’m drawn to clients with a purpose and a desire to create value for a broad set of stakeholders: customers, employees, investors, community, and nature.

I support organizations and leaders directly, as part of larger project teams, and in partnership with other consultants.

I have a passion for local economic and community development organizations and projects.  I served as a Board member of the Sustainable Business Alliance for 6 years, including 2 terms as President. I hold a BA in Economics and a MS in Organizational Behavior & Development. A Chicago-area native, I live in Oakland, CA with my husband and two daughters.