Newsletter
Tools & Insights for Nonprofit Builders
If you’re ready to shift from reacting to shaping your organization, this newsletter is for you. Expect leadership insights, management frameworks, and proven strategies—no-nonsense and impact-first.
Meet J.P.
I’m not just a consultant—I’ve lived the realities of nonprofit leadership.
From volunteering in Venezuelan prisons to leading multimillion-dollar nonprofit organizations, I know firsthand the challenges Executive Directors face every day.
31+ years of experience guiding nonprofits through crisis, growth, and transformation.
Creator of the Nonprofit Management Framework—built to make nonprofit leadership clear, strategic, and sustainable.
Harvard-educated with deep expertise in strategy, leadership, and capacity-building.
JP forced us to think strategically in ways we never imagined.
When we started our nonprofit in the midst of the pandemic, we were focused on immediate needs. Working with JP changed that.
His Pyramid framework was eye-opening—it helped us plan for the future and make strategic decisions with confidence.
He asks the tough questions, the ones you’d rather avoid, but in a way that motivates action. As a founder, I struggled with building a Board, but JP’s advice gave me clarity and support. His guidance is practical, actionable, and invaluable—even for a young organization with limited resources.
—Maria Alejandra Marquez
CEO of INRAV
Thoughtful, astute, and deep knowledge of how nonprofits can and should work!
I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Juan Pablo at Brain Injury Services (BIS). As Interim Executive Director it was part of his job to onboard me when I was hired to be the full-time CEO.
JP did an amazing job setting me up for success with the organization.
In addition to walking me through everything I would need to know, he shared his knowledge, expertise, and insight on Nonprofits. He is very thoughtful, astute, and has deep knowledge of how nonprofits can and should work. I highly recommend him either as an interim executive or full-time as he is exceptionally talented. JP is a gem!
—Donna Meltzer
CEO of Brain Injury Services
A rare leader who understands strategy and people.
Juan Pablo is a true strategic thinker in the Nonprofit space.
As Vice Chair of Brain Injury Services, I worked closely with Juan Pablo, as he took the reins of our organization as the interim ED at a critical juncture. His steadfast and insightful approach was instrumental in moving our organization in a positive direction. He approaches everything he does by taking a 360 degree view -looking at the problem from all sides. He leads with a person-centric approach, which I find rare these days.
I would highly recommend Juan Pablo for any non-profit looking for an ED/CEO who thinks strategically and leads with a deft and nuanced touch.
—Kevin Stenstrom
Board Vice-President of Brain Injury Services
A strategic thought partner that helped us move forward.
I had the honor of working under Juan Pablo’s leadership as he served as the Interim CEO at Voices. Juan Pablo not only held the organization together but also served as a strategic though partner and kept us moving forward.
He came in during a critical time of transition and helped board and staff see the potential ahead and provided strategic guidance on steps that should be taken to move us towards growth.
The assessment tool he created identifies gaps and strengths within the company and provides feedback on how to address these and build on them. More organizations need to take advantage of this tool and his expertise.
Beyond his knowledge and experience, Juan Pablo provides a critical role of bringing people together around a single mission. This skill is critical in the consulting capacity and goes hand-in-hand with his genuine and inviting personality.
I can’t recommend Juan Pablo enough. Any organization that has the gift of working with and learning from him will be better for it.
—Megan Mbagwu
Director of Operations of Voices for Virginia's Children
As the Board Chair, his work ethic and strategic thinking were invaluable to me.
JP came in when the organization and staff was in flux and immediately applied his change management expertise and calm demeanor to ensure our operations continued, business as usual, while also getting to know staff, the Board, and stakeholders.
JP is an excellent communicator and asks for direct, in the moment feedback and shares his opinions in a respectful and thoughtful manner. Despite coming in without brain injury knowledge, JP hit the ground running to learn the unique needs of our clients and caregivers and advocated for them throughout his tenure.
He also was an incredible staff advocate, not afraid to share his thoughts on how best to engage and support staff through the uncertainty of a Chief Executive Officer search.
He also completed an objective, invaluable organizational analysis and presented it to the Board and highlighted areas of organization strength and areas for improvement as well as recommendations. He works with the best interest of those served in mind while also supporting staff and stakeholders. He is a professional executive leader with nonprofit subject matter expertise and will benefit any nonprofit organization looking for an executive leader!
—Erin Mattingly
Board President of Brain Injury Services
He will always give you maximum effort.
I enjoyed working with Juan Pablo as member of the Board of Directors of Blue Ridge CASA, plus Board President for two years. I was also part of the recruitment process having Juan Pablo become the CEO.
Juan Pablo is an excellent strategic manager. Has great insight with processes. Always wanting to exceed expectations, Juan Pablo realized his annual goals and expanded the agency beyond best case scenarios. Juan Pablo will always give you maximum effort, plus he will be sincere and honest in his reporting, both necessary for effective leadership.
—David Grimm
Board President of Blue Ridge CASA for Children
