Our Team
Our team is your partner in addressing wellness and efficiency in the government and non-profit sector. With firsthand knowledge of the challenges of working in these sectors, we stand as a solution to intricate team dynamics. Join us on a journey where working together transforms employees into a happier, more cohesive workforce.
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Lisa Parson
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
Lisa has 15 years of experience in local government including in New York City, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica, CA. She has led award winning data projects, developed numerous training programs for city staff, and has been invited to speak about government innovation and how to co-create solutions to persistent problems in partnership with the communities who need it by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Smart Cities, the Urban Land Institute, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Through these experiences, she has developed an understanding of what makes teams work and how to break through surface issues and dig deeper into the substantive challenges that are making work feel harder than it needs to. She is passionate about supporting public servants and helping to turn distant colleagues into close allies.
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Sarah Sanchala
CO-FOUNDER & COO
Sarah has dedicated her career to strengthening government through work in the public and nonprofit sectors. She served as Chief of Staff in the NYS Assembly, and as Director of Government Affairs for NYC Aging. As an advocate within nonprofits, she worked to ensure that the government was responsive to the needs of the communities. She applies her social work training and values to facilitate policy and systems change from the ground up. -
Matt Borden
CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Matt is a certified executive coach who helps leaders excel in the public affairs space. Previously, he was an Assistant Commissioner at the Department of Social Services, and a Deputy Director at the Vaccine Command Center. Matt left City government in 2022 to form his own coaching practice with an emphasis on working with leaders to reconnect with their purpose and be their most authentic selves. Among others, he has coached C-Suite executives, Commissioners of Government Agencies, and Executive Directors of Non-Profit Organizations.
You can learn more about Matt Borden’s Executive Coaching at mattbordencoaching.com
