In their words
"Shiree Teng is the sharpest, most brilliant and masterful learning and evaluation consultant I've ever worked with. She brings an inimitable mix of challenging inquiry and loving attentiveness in working with groups that allow us to do our best work. When I look to refresh my organization's theory of change, build a learning and evaluation system or simply get wise counsel on organizational development concerns, Shiree is the person I call."
- Rajasvini Bhansali,
Executive Director, Solidaire Network
"Shiree is a delight to work with! She is skilled in helping leaders and organizations see themselves clearly (warts and all) while holding up a kind mirror. This makes change not only possible, but rewarding. She was instrumental in leading Rockwood's Nature Inspired Direction Setting process, which has given us the blueprint for three years of organizational change and growth, and unlike many "strategic plans," we use it regularly.
As a coach, Shiree is thorough, wise and kind. It is a pleasure to work with and be in partnership with her."
- Akaya Windwood, Former Executive Director / CEO, Rockwood Leadership Institute
"As an ED of 15 years, I've worked with many consultants. Shiree is hands down, one of the best. She is the first person I recommend for strategic planning, evaluation, coaching, and facilitation. She is results driven, innovative, and a joy to work with! Our organization has grown tremendously over the last 10 years and we need consultants who can address the complexities and challenges that arise. Shiree constantly pushes herself to learn and be more effective and there is nothing that I throw her way that she can’t handle. I can’t recommend her highly enough."
- Eveline Shen, Executive Director, Forward Together
"You make me smile : ) Stretch is good! I think "yes" to what you say about who's even in the room with power, and also really hear that there's a distinction between access (having input) and impact (having input influence the outcome). I think a lot of orgs are having trouble about what "inclusion" really means when it's still upper management making all the calls--if they're not willing to share power they shouldn't pretend to (same with engaging their grantees/communities). Love seems a super big challenge to get a big org to wrap their arms around--and what that looks like: that love too can be uncomfortable, risky, when it's more than platitudes. If they're up to the challenge, I know you're one who can take them there."
- Melissa Mendes Campos, Sr. Researcher and Editor
Selected Client List
Social Benefit Organizations*
Akonadi Foundation
APALA | Asian Pacific Americans Labor Alliance
API Chaya
Center for Asian American Media
Colorado Health Foundation
East bay Community Foundation
ECF | Early Childhood Funders
First 5 California
FLC | Families Lead California for Heising Simons Foundation
Hewlett Foundation
IM4HI Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity
Kingmakers
LCF | Latino Community Foundation
PICO
OFB | Oregon Food Bank
SPA | Scaffolding for Practicing Artists
The California Endowment
The HUB
*A sampling of clients—not an exhaustive list
Foundations
Akonadi Foundation
BlueShield Foundation of California
Clean Climate and Energy Equity Fund
Co-Impact
Colorado Health Foundation
East Bay Community Foundation Black-Led Organizations
Heising-Simons Foundation Families Lead California
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Latino Community Foundation
LGBTQ Racial Justice Fund
David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Solidaire Network
The California Endowment
Tides Advocacy
Public Agencies
Alameda County Every Child Counts – First 5 Commission
First 5 Association of California
Humboldt County Probation Agency
Mayor’s Office on Community Development – San Francisco
Los Angeles County Workforce Development Program
San Francisco Art Commission, Capacity Building Grants Review
Ventura County Probation Agency – Schools Collaboration