Centering People, Purpose, and Practice

Offering accessible, values-driven services rooted in harm reduction.

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PARTNER WITH THERESA

I am here to support you—your work, your mission, and your community.

I work with nonprofits, community-based organizations, and grassroots groups of all kinds, offering targeted consulting and specialized support for Harm Reduction organizations. My services are flexible, affordable, and grounded in meeting you where you are. Let’s base our time together on your needs.

With nearly two decades of experience across the nonprofit and private sectors and a deep commitment to this work—I partner with you to create meaningful change while staying true to what matters most.

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Opportunities to Collaborate

Who I work with

  • Syringe Service Programs

  • Overdose Prevention Programs

  • Treatment & Recovery Programs

  • Peer-Led Teams & Grassroots Organizations

  • Community-Based Organizations & Coalitions

  • Nonprofits sector at large

Ways we can work together

  • Needs Assessments

  • Strategic Communications

  • Systems & Process Optimization

  • Capacity Building

  • Trainings

  • Coaching

  • Peer Mentorship

  • Project-based work

How I show up to work with you

  • Collaborative

  • Person-centered

  • Trauma-informed

  • Nonjudgmental

  • Strength-based

  • Strategic

  • Compassionate

Schedule a Free Consultation

Each engagement is customized to your needs.

Meet Theresa

A little bit about me.
I’m a nonprofit leader, business owner, and advocate with over 20 years of experience. My work has always focused on supporting people and communities.

In the nonprofit world, I’ve learned how important it is to listen, build trust, and meet people where they’re at—especially when they’re facing tough situations. I’ve worked across many areas like public health, overdose prevention, HIV care, housing, advocacy, and organizing. No matter the issue, I show up with respect, honesty, and a real commitment to making things better together.

I started Purpose Consulting to help mission-driven groups, community organizations, and public programs do the important work they’re already doing—with more support, more clarity, and less burnout. I know what it’s like to work with limited time and funding while still trying to make a big impact. That’s why I bring both experience and heart to this work.

My practice in mindfulness and meditation helps me stay steady and thoughtful in how I lead and support others. I’m someone who can see the big picture but still pays attention to the small stuff that matters. When we work together, you’ll get a partner who’s here to help you keep moving forward—with purpose.

  • What are others saying?

    “I don't think I would be the harm reductionist I am without knowing Theresa and witnessing the way she advocates and cares for folks. I still remember our first phone conversation. I hung up the phone knowing that I HAD to work with her in whatever capacity I could! It was like she was able to verbalize all these swirling ideas and feelings I had about drug use, and expressed them in such a beautiful, relatable, and clear way. I'll never forget that!”

    ~ B. Wood, VT Dept. of Health

  • What are others saying?

    "Theresa is one of the most passionate people I have ever met. Her
    willingness to bring people together, even ones with profoundly disparate
    belief structures, has created crucial and impactful change in our
    communities. Her expertise, and open heart are much needed in this work."

    ~ M. Anderson, VAMHAR

  • What Others Are Saying

    “ I had the distinct pleasure of working with Theresa as my executive coach for about 8 months. In that time, I was not exactly specific about what I was looking for during our work together but had a few ideas. Theresa was able to take my vague, conversational goals and turn them into tangible working items. Her executive coaching provided me both tools and resources to trust my pause in challenging moments,  believing the root of the problem is possible to find, and just because I’m the director of an office, does not mean I have to have all of the answers in any given moment. She affirmed for me that I could be a work in progress and still be a great leader. I highly recommend working with Theresa and pushing yourself to the next level even if you’re not exactly sure what you’re looking for or what that level is. Trust me, she will get you there.”

    ~ Rachele M. Hall, EdD
    Scholar-Practitioner

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