The Valtas Group
Susan Mitchell is an accomplished non-profit executive with extensive experience in leadership, strategic consulting, and interim executive roles. Currently leading Susan Mitchell Consulting since October 2016, Susan has served as a Senior Associate at The Valtas Group since January 2019, taking on various interim roles including Director of Operations and Chief Operating Officer for notable organizations. A notable journey in 2015 involved sailing 7,500 miles from Seattle to French Polynesia, marking a personal adventure. Previously, as Executive Director at College Access Now, Susan guided the organization from a grassroots phase to a sustainable and widely recognized entity, significantly enhancing funding relationships. With a solid background in development from positions at 10,000 Degrees, Hospice By The Bay, and Ritter Center, Susan's expertise in building relationships and organizations is well established, supported by a BA in Liberal Studies from Sonoma State University.
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The Valtas Group
Valtas stands for a shift or pivot forward. Valtas Group helps nonprofit organizations navigate uncertainty in times of leadership change. Our work as Interim Executive Directors supports our clients during periods and gaps in leadership. We lead the search process in partnership with the board and staff leadership, as recruiting and search consultants. Valtas Group recognizes the privilege that the historically white-led sourcing and recruiting industry represents and the inherent systemic bias which prevents people of color and those with other diverse perspectives from participating in an equitable and inclusive process. We strive to deeply understand where each client is on the spectrum of social justice and equity; and adapt our processes to support and advance the client’s goals. Valtas Group has a variety of comprehensive resources to guide your transition needs. We partner with board members and senior nonprofit leaders on a variety of strategic consulting assignments.