The Office of Educational Initiatives and Leadership (SHERPA) provided invaluable assistance to the Religious of Jesus and Mary in the evaluation process for several of our ministries including twp schools, and our lay volunteer program, They provided a process that grounded assessment and future planning in the reality of objective data, while ensuring decision-making, always…
Engagement with Sherpa in a Strategic Planning process has proved to be one of the best decisions our board has made. Through the skillful guidance and attentive listening of the facilitators we developed a plan that was based on sound research and a comprehensive intuitive approach. As a result, our board has been energized and…
The Office of Educational Initiatives and Leadership provided invaluable assistance to the Religious of Jesus and Mary in its overall Strategic Planning Process and the evaluation process for several of our ministries. Throughout the entire process, they worked collaboratively and effectively with the grass roots stakeholders and the leadership of the province as well as…
Planning and development by the staff are a crucial part of the organization. We have been blessed to receive orientation and capacity building from the Stuart Center’s EIL office in a personal and respectful manner.
I had the privilege of working with Imma De Stefanis and Reyna Gonzalez at the Stuart Center on the 2014 Strategic Plan for the Washington School for Girls. Imma and Reyna helped guide the school and the school’s Board of Trustees through a thoughtful, thorough and inclusive strategic planning process. Imma and Reyna’s backgrounds in education…
The opportunity to work with the Stuart Center has been a great success for ARISE. The training helped us to define and set priorities for our organization in a more effective way. The staff of ARISE had the great opportunity to get totally engaged in the development of our new strategy, giving us a great…
In consultation with the leaders of Divine Compassion ministries, Imma De Stefanis and Reyna Gonzalez developed Board of Trustee programs and led effective Board retreats. With great expertise, Imma educated trustees in ways to enhance their effectiveness and pass on the charism of the institutions. Trustees found the programs to be practical and motivating, with…
We could not have grown and strengthened as a board and organization without your experience, commitment and incredible focus on ensuring we learn and develop as a board. Your guidance in our Strategic Planning Process has helped us to focus on Board Enhancement knowing how critical strong stewards of the organization are ensuring the right…
The Stuart Center’s EIL office assisted the Harrison Youth Council create a more cohesive working team. The work done with our group, helped the Board develop a strategic plan for the Youth Council that allowed for growth and advancement. We are grateful for the assistance!
“Working with the staff of the Stuart Center has been a wonderful experience! They bring clear thinking, wise management of time and process to each working session. Because of our work with them, we more fully understand our role and responsibilities and feel much more engaged and committed to the mission or our organization.”