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  Testimonials

2003–2007 evaluation results:

 

100% of ESC clients responded to the evaluation, sent after the project is completed, that the services of the consultants were valuable or very valuable. 100% of those responding are willing to work with ESC again and 100% are willing to refer other non-profits to ESC.

What our clients say

“The enthusiasm and dedication of the consultants exceeded my expectations.”
—Matt Kelley, Executive Director, Mavin Foundation

She [Dorothy Graham] understood our culture and our staff.”
Mimi Siegel, Kindering Center

“The ESC consultants offered invaluable advice, perspective, and concrete suggestions to improve our organizational systems.”
—Janene Fogard, Assistant Superintendent, Lake Washington School District

“Jeanne has met and exceeded our highest expectation! She has provided true mentoring and knowledgeable leadership.”
—Ellen Tausig, Head of School, Northwest School

“ESC consultants delivered a Full Service Professional Consultancy.”
—Steve Daschle, Southwest Family & Youth Services

“Kevin was a great fit for our organization…and went beyond our expectations.”
—Anne Haines, Executive Director, Great Peninsula Conservancy

“Now [Woodland Trail Greenway Association] has a strategic plan. As a result the organization has improved tremendously.”
—John Deviny, President, Woodland Trail Greenway Association.

“Chris and Colleen…had amazing skill at being able to listen to ALL of usdespite many strong and differing personalities. They helped us find a way through these differences. They get all the credit for our moving beyond some serious impasses. They quickly grasped what we were trying to do, and what the challenges would be in approaching our different audiences. I can’t imagine where we would be now, if we had not had their guidance and expertise.”
—Rachel Felback, Board Member, Washington Collaborative Law

Linda…helped us with the ground work [to] launch the foundation. It was an amazing feat! Linda not only did research and identified contacts and resources, but also built valuable connections within the community. She provided a “full service” approachtechnical, research, and legal. In approximately one year, we have a foundation with a board!”
—Janene Fogard, Assistant Superintendent, Lake Washington School District

“John is a mentor to me. He has strong ethics and provides inspirational support.”
—Patricia McGowan, MESA Washington

“Just wanted to let you know how pleased our board was with Barbara’s facilitation…. It was great to have such a focused and experienced facilitator to keep us on track. We accomplished all of our objectives, and we did it with 30 minutes or so to spare, which was terrific.”
—Alice Forsythe, Board Chair, Wallingford Boys & Girls Club

“...we were thrilled to have Bob and Carol. It always helps to have an outsider. This meeting really got us focused, and we are pleased that Bob will help us with our long- term plan.”
—Wendy Van Koevering, Board Chair, Childbirth Education Association of Seattle

I would like to sincerely thank you for the outstanding services we received. Your consultant, Mr. ORourke, quickly analyzed our marketing efforts and developed a detailed plan for our staff to implement… I have no doubt that, due to his work, hundreds of youth will benefit through better jobs.”
Charles Shelan, Community Youth Services

The commitment and quality of consultant services was top notch. I heartily recommend ESC.”
Roberta McFarland, Camp Waskowitz

“At our recent meetingmany board members commented about the retreathow much they learned about (our organization), their expectations and our goals.”
Heather Dwyer, Washington Lawyers for the Arts

 “ESC consultants have been more responsive to our needs than many independent consultants”
Jean Leed, The Northwest School

“They were patient and reliable teachers and were responsive to our ever changing needsvery well done.”
Gary Wall, North West Educational Service District 189

“The consultant’s emphasis on institutional responsibility has put a focus on our diversity planning.”
Northwest School

“Nancy exceeded my expectations.”
Jessica Ravetz, Tibetan Healing Fund

“Hank has always been willing to be open and honest about his opinions and his advice which is why I trust him.”
Evergreen Children’s Association

“This is the best consultant I have worked with in over 20 years of program administration.”
Patricia MacGowan, Washington MESA

Your clear thinking and guidance provided me the structure and support I needed to be able to help the committee complete its work … Your review provided a much needed objective look at the entire plan which contributed greatly to its strength.”
Dr. Ellen Wolf ,Walla Walla Public Schools

The consulting services you have been providing to the Northshore School District have been invaluable. Your extensive knowledge of project management, your gentle way of asking just the right questions, and your warm communication style have made you an invaluable asset to the leadership development of administrators in our district.”
Karen A. Forys, Superintendent, Northshore School District

I am deeply grateful for the work you did for the Zion Academy project. You fulfilled the purpose of your mission so expertly, so gracefully and so efficiently that you exceeded what I dared to hope for.”
Ellen Tausig, The Northwest School

“Absolutely Outstanding Service”
—Brian Barker, Association of Washington School Principals

“Frank has served as a sounding board for ideas and a source for generating new ideas. Not only that, but he is able to provide me with outside/neutral perspective on many of the decisions I need to make on a weekly basis.... Frank is serving as an invaluable advisor as I think through decisions and determine the future direction of my organization.”
—Steve Dubiel, Cascadia Quest

“I want to express our sincere gratitude to you and Bob Boroughs, for an outstanding workshop on September 14th. Your help has been invaluable in getting the board focused on what needs to be done, as well as the way to get started doing it. What’s more, I believe they also have a new confidence in their ability to determine and accomplish reasonable goals. Thank you for your patience in getting this workshop scheduled, and for your expert advice and guidance.”
—Judy Barnes, Executive Director, Shepherd’s Counseling Service

“We would like to thank Hank Elliott and your organization for his volunteer contribution to Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center. Hank is doing a wonderful job as an interview skills instructor for our Heads Up community service youth program. This is a valuable learning experience for our youth. Hank is receiving great feedback from the youth and we value him as part of our volunteer team.”
—Diana Koob, Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center

“Your leadership and assistance have made a critical difference. We did not know how to translate what we were learning from our stakeholders into a plan. You have the ability to draw ideas out of the group and place them in a coherent framework. We now have a mission, vision and belief statements which we fully support.”
—Glenn Goldberg, Healthy Families of Clallam County

“Both parties feel that the mediation allowed important conflicts to be identified and acknowledged. Both are now more committed to meeting regularly and to speak more honestly.”
—Alan Braun, Northwest School


To become a client, please fill out our Request for Assistance form, or contact Nancy Long at execdir@escwa.org or by phone at (206) 682-6704.


 
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