Where leaders come to think. . .

I am a strategic thought partner to senior leaders and organizations navigating complexity, transition, and realignment. My role is not to provide solutions, but to help leaders slow down and think clearly when situations are complex, decisions matter, and the cost of getting it wrong is high.

My approach blends insight, deep listening, and a nuanced understanding of how policy, power, and practice shape real-world outcomes for people and organizations. My work is best suited for leaders navigating ambiguity, who hold responsibility for people or consequential outcomes, and who value clarity over reassurance.

I bring more than thirty years of experience across child welfare, government, philanthropy, and organizational leadership. That experience has sharpened my ability to discern system dynamics, patterns, and risks that others often overlook or dismiss.

I work selectively in high-trust engagements that are focused, time-bound, and confidential. If you believe a conversation would be useful, you may reach me at lien@sanctuaryseven.com