We are pleased to welcome Carole R. Zawatsky to the team.

Carole has worked in the arts, culture, and non-profit sector for over 25 years, and is known for facilitating dynamic partnerships between the funding community and the institutions she has directed. Most recently, she served as CEO of the Edlavitch DCJCC, where she raised over $20 million for a complete renovation of the 65,000 square foot historic building. Over the course of her tenure, Carole also expanded programming and brought national recognition to the Center for its world class arts and culture offerings. She stepped down from the position in June 2020 to join the Conscient Strategies team.

Known for building strong leadership teams that drive institutions forward, Carole approaches her work with optimism, enthusiasm, and creativity. She believes that tapping the greatest strengths of each individual and teaching them to leverage their natural talents builds the self-confidence necessary to grow as professionals. She has excelled at supporting professionals in finding their voice, and letting go of the fears that might hold them back. She is particularly passionate about helping senior staff understand and align their budgets with the institutional mission and vision.

Carole’s leadership expertise make her an ideal addition to the Conscient Strategies team, and one that will surely be an asset to our clients.  To learn more about Carole, click here.  And, please join us in welcoming her to our team by sending her an email.

Conscient Strategies was founded with the idea that every organization is capable of thriving through change. With a focus on strategy development, program implementation, workplace dynamics, and leadership development, Conscient Strategies equips leaders with the tools necessary to continuously navigate the constancy of change in ways that not only benefit their team, but, equally as important, their business outcomes as well. From mergers to c-suite changes to sudden or explosive growth, organizations turn to Conscient Strategies when change is threatening their financial health and cultural wellbeing.

Based in Washington, D.C., Conscient Strategies is comprised of a talented group of consultants, executive coaches, strategists, and account executives. The team has worked with organizations of all sizes in the private, federal, and non-profit sectors across the United States and Internationally.