John Ray

John Ray is an experienced strategy and change management consultant specializing in driving transformation for philanthropic, government, and nonprofit sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Manager at Merkle, they lead complex change management efforts, while their previous roles include Program Director at SMASH and Founder of TKG Consulting, where they successfully managed high-stakes initiatives and developed strategic plans for various organizations, including the T.D. Jakes Foundation and Wells Fargo Foundation. John holds a Master of Education in Leadership from the University of St. Thomas and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Sociology from the University of Michigan.