alison brewin

“Alison provided me with one-on-one consultation, as well as group faciliation to our board at a time when our organization, and the industry at large, was undergoing big transitions. The process helped us clarify our strategic goals, establish clear timelines, and re-engage us in high level organizational work after three pandemic years of remoteness. I personally benefitted greatly from Alison’s mentorship and coaching and continue to look back at the notes from our conversations whenever I feel pulled in different directions and need to realign. Highly recommend her advisor services!”

“Alison provided timely and effective support for me as the Director of a small non-profit though some critical staff transitions at a time of funding and program growth.”

“Alison Brewin is a principled leader with excellent skills related to governance, organizational planning, and facilitation. She makes people around her feel comfortable and valued, which enables them to fully contribute to important conversations that can lead to positive change. She is a visionary, and I would highly recommend her for any strategic, coaching, or leadership role.“

“Alison has a wicked sharp mind, is motivated, has a remarkable attention to detail and a steadfast devotion to deadlines. She is thoughtful, collaborative and transparent and most of all, easy to work with. I am honoured to provide this recommendation.”

“Thank you again for meeting with us Alison! It was really validating to be able to talk through things with you and feel more confident in our understanding of the chaos… I have always appreciated how you really care about the people and that you have the organization’s best interest in mind. I’ve learned over the years that there’s no such thing as perfect so the best any human can hope for is to work with someone who tries and someone who truly cares, and I definitely appreciate that you do!“

“Alison is a highly conscientious and open-minded thought leader in diverse areas of social justice, particularly in those areas that touch upon the wrongful treatment of low-income women and other marginalized individuals.”

“Hiring a consultant can feel like a shot in the dark. But hiring Alison is a sure thing. She knows the non-profit sector and our challenges, she has extensive experience supporting non-profits and non-profit leaders to excel, and she brings perspectives and insights that enrich and empower.”

“Alison is a relationship builder who not only builds but maintains and nourishes those relationships. She will be a great addition to any future organization with whom she is associated. I have no hesitation in recommending her.”

“Alison has been an effective leader in the non-profit sector for many years. I have had the pleasure of reviewing many of Alison’s written pieces (including articles, media pieces and legal analyses) over the past 7 years. She has the rare ability to articulate not only a “big picture” analysis but also the attention to detail needed to take theory to action. Alison does this all in a clear and accessible way. Any organization would be lucky to benefit from Alison’s wealth of non-profit and writing experience.”

“Alison’s methodology and facilitation of our organization’s last two strategic plans allowed senior staff and board to develop goals that really brought together the external political and social context with our internal strengths and challenges. The plan didn’t sit on the shelf but rather was lived by the staff team over the five years it was in place and we really identified with those priorities and worked to achieve them. It was high level yet it was connected to the day to day and I think that’s what I appreciate the most about the process she led. Combined with her reflection and coaching skills with EDs like myself, her understanding of the trials and tribulations of the non-profit sector and her commitment to strengthening our impact are the reasons why I don’t hesitate to recommend Alison as a consultant.”

“Alison was a wise consultant and friend to our board, offering clear and insightful recommendations and insight into responsibilities for our growing organizations, and practical tools to hone our work and processes. We found her support invaluable and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend other Boards and NGO’s collaborate with her.”

“Time with Alison will accelerate not only the trajectory and development of Ethos Lab, but was support to me in my personal and professional development.”

“Alison provided me with one-on-one consultation, as well as group faciliation to our board at a time when our organization, and the industry at large, was undergoing big transitions. The process helped us clarify our strategic goals, establish clear timelines, and re-engage us in high level organizational work after three pandemic years of remoteness. I personally benefitted greatly from Alison’s mentorship and coaching and continue to look back at the notes from our conversations whenever I feel pulled in different directions and need to realign. Highly recommend her advisor services!”

“Alison Brewin is a principled leader with excellent skills related to governance, organizational planning, and facilitation. She makes people around her feel comfortable and valued, which enables them to fully contribute to important conversations that can lead to positive change. She is a visionary, and I would highly recommend her for any strategic, coaching, or leadership role.“

“Alison has a wicked sharp mind, is motivated, has a remarkable attention to detail and a steadfast devotion to deadlines. She is thoughtful, collaborative and transparent and most of all, easy to work with. I am honoured to provide this recommendation.”

“Thank you again for meeting with us Alison! It was really validating to be able to talk through things with you and feel more confident in our understanding of the chaos… I have always appreciated how you really care about the people and that you have the organization’s best interest in mind. I’ve learned over the years that there’s no such thing as perfect so the best any human can hope for is to work with someone who tries and someone who truly cares, and I definitely appreciate that you do!“

“Alison is a highly conscientious and open-minded thought leader in diverse areas of social justice, particularly in those areas that touch upon the wrongful treatment of low-income women and other marginalized individuals.”

“Hiring a consultant can feel like a shot in the dark. But hiring Alison is a sure thing. She knows the non-profit sector and our challenges, she has extensive experience supporting non-profits and non-profit leaders to excel, and she brings perspectives and insights that enrich and empower.”

“Alison is a relationship builder who not only builds but maintains and nourishes those relationships. She will be a great addition to any future organization with whom she is associated. I have no hesitation in recommending her.”

“Alison has been an effective leader in the non-profit sector for many years. I have had the pleasure of reviewing many of Alison’s written pieces (including articles, media pieces and legal analyses) over the past 7 years. She has the rare ability to articulate not only a “big picture” analysis but also the attention to detail needed to take theory to action. Alison does this all in a clear and accessible way. Any organization would be lucky to benefit from Alison’s wealth of non-profit and writing experience.”

Alison’s methodology and facilitation of our organization’s last two strategic plans allowed senior staff and board to develop goals that really brought together the external political and social context with our internal strengths and challenges. The plan didn’t sit on the shelf but rather was lived by the staff team over the five years it was in place and we really identified with those priorities and worked to achieve them. It was high level yet it was connected to the day to day and I think that’s what I appreciate the most about the process she led. Combined with her reflection and coaching skills with EDs like myself, her understanding of the trials and tribulations of the non-profit sector and her commitment to strengthening our impact are the reasons why I don’t hesitate to recommend Alison as a consultant.