Community Forward Consulting

Community Forward Consulting is a woman-owned consulting practice in Somerville that helps nonprofits, public agencies, universities and foundations strengthen leadership, systems and strategy. Its work centers on building more just, inclusive and resilient communities, and it specializes in organizational management, executive transitions, planning, facilitation and equity-centered systems design. Organizations often bring it in during leadership changes, growth, restructuring or periods of cultural and operational change.

Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, the firm works alongside boards, executives and staff as a collaborator, tailoring each engagement to the organization’s mission, people and community. Its values emphasize equity in both process and outcomes, participatory approaches that honor community knowledge, transparency and accountability, and strategy that can actually be implemented. It also provides community-led placekeeping and planning support alongside its organizational management work.

What to Know

• The firm offers fractional leadership assistance to organizations.
• It works with companies as well as mission-driven organizations and public institutions.
• It is a member of the Somerville Chamber of Commerce.