Rosemary Mendez

Chief Strategy Consultant

Rosemary is a strategic leader and consultant with 15 years of experience in the nonprofit and government sectors, specializing in scaling services, grant compliance, and strategic program implementation. She has designed and led initiatives that streamline operations, enhance compliance, and strengthen community impact.

Rosemary is skilled in data analytics and has worked extensively with advanced data tools to interpret complex datasets, identify trends, and recommend actionable improvements. She has created automated workflows and digital knowledge hubs that increase efficiency in monitoring, auditing, and reporting processes, ensuring organizations meet performance benchmarks with accuracy and transparency.

She has successfully managed multi-million-dollar grant portfolios, developed policies and procedures to reduce compliance risk, and led collaborative efforts across agencies to improve service delivery. Rosemary’s expertise extends to training and mentoring teams, supporting board governance, and guiding organizations through strategic planning and scaling efforts.

Her experience includes collaborating with interagency task forces, supporting leadership in performance reporting, and designing equity-centered strategies to expand access to services. She is committed to helping organizations leverage data, creativity, and strategic solutions to deliver greater community impact.

Rosemary holds a Master in Public Policy Administration from Northwestern University and brings a unique perspective shaped by her background in research, program management, and military service.