Meet
Mary Beth
More than two decades ago, I was attending a leadership conference sponsored by the food industry where I worked at the time. It was a visioning session and they imagined that we would design the next innovation in restaurants or the next home delivery program. What I designed was exactly what I am doing today—consulting with nonprofits and helping them to advance their own missions. I thought it would take winning the lottery to accomplish this, but it turns out that having a vision and a plan works too.
I love contributing to such a wide array of causes, most that I personally care about myself. I have met so many inspiring people and have learned so much. It is a great way for me to take my wide breadth of experience in different sectors and fields and make a difference to nonprofits and the communities they serve.
I have an interesting and dynamic life outside of my career. I am a Mom, mother-in-law, and became an “instant” Grandma. I contribute to the caregiving of my Mom. I volunteer with danceability. I am a (usually) enthusiastic (but not pretentious) Peloton user and avid walker in good weather. I enjoy my two loyal cats who seem to like me even when food is not involved. I read books and listen to audiobooks (and have gotten over feeling like that is cheating). However, I have not yet signed up for some kind of adventure vacation and I have not written the book whose title I have but don’t yet know the ending to. (By the way, I use she/her pronouns. It didn’t fit anywhere else!)
MISSION
To strengthen capacity within the nonprofit community
VISION
Nonprofit missions realized; staff engaged and fulfilled
VALUES
Always Something Extra
(Your satisfaction is not enough)
Strength-based
(I believe in you)
Planned and Flexible
(Process matters, as does recognizing in-the-moment opportunities)
It’s important to me and I know it’s important to you
MEET THE TEAM
Sydney Dippold
Administrative and Social Media Assistant
Sydney (she/her) was an intern to Program Savvy Consulting in 2021, and impressed so much that Mary Beth brought her on as a part time employee. You are most likely to interact with Sydney if scheduling is a part of the work, but there are many behind the scenes contributions she makes as well, including social media strategy and management, and content creation. Sydney is also the Marketing and Community Outreach Manager for Pinnacle Community Services, and when not working, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. Sydney can be reached at admin@programsavvy.com.
Meichle Latham, LCSW-R
Facilitator and Content Analyst
Meichle joined the Program Savvy Consulting team in Sept 2023, bringing decades of experience with non-profit executive management operations, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, convening and connecting network partners, recruitment, team building, retreat planning, and professional development/training. Meichle manages her own Counseling, Coaching and Consulting business. Meichle served a three-year Board term with Northland Workforce Training Center and volunteers as a Mentor for WNY Women’s Foundation’s Ready, Set, Lead! She is Class Co-Chair for Leadership Buffalo, Recording Secretary for the Town of West Seneca Youth and Recreation Commission, and co-chair for Community Service of the West Seneca Woman’s Club. A self-proclaimed “netwalker,” Meichle cherishes networking with others while walking. She also enjoys running, hiking, strength training, reading, listening to podcasts, and traveling. Connect with Meichle on LinkedIn to learn more about her and/or arrange a time for netwalking!
NICK KACZMAREK
Graphic Design and Brand Management
Nick (he/him) is a colorful creative who works in-house at a healthcare organization and freelances on the side. He primarily works with Buffalo businesses and nonprofits to help develop their visual experience and social media presence. Nick has provided graphic design/brand development support to Program Savvy since 2015. When he's not behind a computer, he dabbles in fashion, podcasting and eating as many chicken wings as he can. Nick can be reached at nick@nskdesigns.com.
Kristina Chenault
Graphic Design
Kristina (she/her) has worked with Mary Beth since 2018, breathing life into training presentations and translating strategic plans into documents worthy of sharing. She is the Senior Communications Manager at the national children's advocacy nonprofit Children’s Rights. Kristina’s experience also includes brand development and management for nonprofits, primarily in health and human services. Outside of work, Kristina enjoys hikes with her partner and dog, traveling with her family, reading, and exploring new cuisines. Kristina can be reached at krchenault@gmail.com.
HANNAH SIGURDSON
Writer and Editor
Hannah (she/her) is an experienced content creator who has worked as both a corporate advertising photographer and social media contributor. She later honed her love of writing during a Masters Degree in History which strengthened her skills in research and teaching. Her favorite part of the process is distilling big ideas and finding the clearest way to communicate them to a variety of audiences. Outside of work, she enjoys spending her time cross stitching, learning to crochet, and keeping her cat out of her yarn. You can reach Hannah on LinkedIn.
Program Savvy Consulting also partners with other consultants when multiple expert facilitators are required to meet your needs.