“The world is like a mask dancing. If you want to see it well, you do not stand in one place.”
— Chinua Achebe
Facilitation, Workshops, and Strategy
If your organization is in need of some strategic direction, consultative assistance, or general teambuilding, I can help. I have decades of experience and wisdom to share. I’ve been helping businesses from diverse industries excel at achieving their missions, orient themselves strategically for success, and accelerate growth. I am a natural coach who thrives in an environment where I can use my innate people-skills to support and bring about solutions. I am a strong believer that every member of a team has something to offer. My expertise lies in finding individual strengths to keep the boat moving.
“Saundra brings her unique expertise and wealth of knowledge in communication to bear in her executive coaching. She had a substantial impact on my ability to center my own voice in business and business strategy for our firm.
Saundra helped me find ways to make space for more creative work which in turn impacted positively our business results.”
— Claire Weisz FAIA
Founding Principal, WXY architecture + urban design
“Saundra's passion and professionalism matched with her vast experience create a dynamic working environment that can be trusted. It's always great to work with Saundra and know the outcome will be a successful one.”
— Pamela Esposito
Co-Founder, CEO, TEAL
Personal Coaching
Whether you’re struggling with a difficult personal decision, looking for professional guidance, or something in between, I can support you. My history of service and breadth of experience can help you find the answers to difficult questions you’re trying to answer. Growth can be challenging, but with the right plan you can achieve your goals.
“Saundra is an expert ‘dialectitian and grammarian’ who has graciously supported BlackSpace in drafting our Mission statement and shepherding workshops at our annual board meetings. Saundra has been a critical supporter of my academic and professional work—deftly employing her skills as copy editor in the letter and speech writing. There are very few people who bring genuine, relevant insight and joy to the work they do. Saundra Thomas is this rarity.”
— Peter Robinson
Founder, WorkUrban and BlackSpace
Facilitation
BlackSpace, board development workshop, March 2022
BlackSpace, mission writing workshop, March 2021
Teaching Experience
Guest Lecturer, “Marketing for Nonprofits”, Wagner Graduate School, NYU. December 5, 2017.
Guest Lecturer, “Marketing for Nonprofits”, Wagner Graduate School, NYU. December 6, 2016.
Guest Lecturer, “Understanding Media Studies”, The New School New York, NY, October 24, 2016.
Adjunct Lecturer, Women, Minorities and the Media
School of Library Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Spring 2008.