• “Martha’s a keen listener, a deep thinker, and a true doer… Ardent curiosity as a learner... Creative and inventive... So incredibly smart, and thoughtful.”

    ~ Carol Goss, Carol Goss Coaching and Consulting and On The Rise Board Chair 2006-2019

  • “Compassionate leadership and clear-eyed strategic thinking… Martha is extraordinarily skilled at stepping back, seeing the big picture, and thinking, 3, 5, 10 months or even two, five years down the road.”

    ~ Joshua Gerber, 1369 Coffee House owner and On The Rise Board Chair 2019-present

  • "Exceptional communicator, both highly-professional and able to enjoy light-hearted moments... Provided sound counsel to me as a new Executive Director, navigating a host of complex challenges and emerging needs."

    ~ Delphene Mooney, On The Rise Executive Director 2022-present

  • "Martha is a superb writer who really understood our organization and championed for our cause. Extremely approachable with questions and advice. Effective and efficient."

    ~ Rachel Calabrese, ConfiKids Founder and Executive Director 2016-present

  • "Martha’s experience and efforts were indispensable to designing a positive exit for myself. It felt great to arrive at a plan that would keep our organization going strong."

    ~ Laura Van Zandt, REACH Beyond Domestic Violence Executive Director 2004-2023

  • "It was such a gift to have Martha as part of my transition team! Martha was always willing to go at my pace, giving me the confidence I needed when it was time for me to fly on my own.

    ~ Nora Allen-Wiles, On The Rise Director of Finance and Operations, 2023-present