MARLA TAYLOR
PRESIDENT & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
(SHE/HER)
Marla Taylor is passionate about understanding evolving community needs and using her expertise in strategy development to drive results, both for her clients and for her community. For over a decade, this passion has driven Marla to become a trusted strategist and advisor across industry sectors.
Marla is especially passionate about creating equity for Women and Girls, the Black and African American community, and the LGBTQ+ community, all of which aligns perfectly with Taylor Advising's vision to help create a community that meets all individuals’ basic needs, protects human rights, and gives everyone the opportunity to thrive.
Marla brings unique expertise in human-centered facilitation, strategic planning, and inclusive community development to the team, taking a community-informed approach to helping organizations build capacity and plan for the future.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Planning
Training & Facilitation
Community Development
Lydia Speler
SENIOR CONSULTANT
(SHE/HER)
Lydia Speler is passionate about creating and developing relationships to improve and sustain social care coordination in our community, which aligns perfectly with Taylor Advising’s vision to help create a community that meets all individuals’ basic needs, protects human rights, and gives everyone the opportunity to thrive.
Lydia brings a uniquely specialized background in STEM Education and nonprofit management to the team, taking a research and data-driven approach to helping organizations identify their goals and create strategies to achieve them.
Areas of Expertise
Data Analysis
Youth Services
Housing & Homelessness
Carlena Moses
CONSULTANT
(SHE/HER)
Carlena Moses is a passionate advocate for building strong community relationships and refining systems that provide support for children and families in Indianapolis. These passions align perfectly with Taylor Advising’s mission to support the basic needs and human rights of individuals in our community.
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Carlena brings a unique background in childhood education and family coaching to the team, allowing her to focus on meeting individuals where they are and connecting them with the resources to meet their personal goals.
Areas of Expertise
Creative Strategy
Relationship Development
Program Management
Stephanie Guagliardo
CONSULTANT
Stephanie Guagliardo is passionate about leveraging social capital and education to overcome challenges and create effective solutions, which aligns perfectly with Taylor Advising’s vision to help create a community that meets all individuals’ basic needs, protects human rights, and gives everyone the opportunity to thrive.
Stephanie blends her expertise in social services, project management, and program development with a systemic approach, offering fresh insights into the dynamic relationships among individuals, programs, organizations, and the community.
(SHE/HER)
Areas of Expertise
Housing & Homelessness
Relationship Development
Program Management & Coordination
Joseph Myers
CONSULTANT
Joseph Myers finds his passion in building connections, cultural competency, and collaborating toward success with those around him. This aligns with Taylor Advising’s mission of community development as Joseph finds his niche when helping communities and organizations center resilience and authenticity in their day-to-day experiences.
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Joseph brings a background in English writing and education, diversity, equity, and inclusion competency as well as clinical mental health counseling to the team. This helps him connect with clients at all levels to ensure collaborative success.
(HE/HIM)
Areas of Expertise
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Idea Generation/Brainstorming
Collaboration
Alicia Baker
CONSULTANT
(SHE/HER)
Alicia Baker is passionate about developing programs, scaling operational systems, and implementing initiatives to drive actionable change toward a more just and equitable society. Her background in nonprofit and faith-based organizations has allowed her to create meaningful programs and partnerships addressing social determinants of health and poverty alleviation.
This passion and expertise align perfectly with Taylor Advising’s mission to support organizations that work to create thriving communities.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Partnerships
Program Development
Social Impact Initiatives
Emily Djabi
(SHE/HER)
CONSULTANT
Emily Djabi cares deeply about dismantling the barriers, inequities, and systematic racism that prevents individuals in our community from flourishing and improving their quality of life, which aligns perfectly with Taylor Advising’s vision to help create a community that meets all individuals’ basic needs, protects human rights, and gives everyone the opportunity to thrive.
As a bilingual consultant, Emily brings a uniquely specialized background in community engagement and outreach as well as program development to the team, taking a person-first approach so that an organization’s growth and development includes even the most marginalized voices in their planning and programs.
Areas of Expertise
Language Access Planning
Community Outreach and Engagement
Program Development
Alexandra Nagy
CONSULTANT
(SHE/HER)
Alexandra (Alex) Nagy is passionate about fostering interpersonal connections, both in the nonprofit and business sectors. This passion aligns perfectly with Taylor Advising's vision to help create a community that meets all individuals’ basic needs, protects human rights, and gives everyone the opportunity to thrive.
Alex brings a wealth of talent management and business operations experience to the team, taking a human-centric approach to helping organizations maximize their community impact.
Areas of Expertise
Talent Management
Organizational Efficacy
Human Resources
Minette Kamara
(SHE/HER)
CONSULTANT
Minette is passionate about dismantling barriers and advocating for equity and belonging within marginalized groups and communities so that families can move from surviving to thriving. This aligns perfectly with Taylor Advising's vision to help create a community that meets all individuals' basic needs, protects human rights, and gives everyone the opportunity to thrive.
As an expert facilitator, trainer, and strategic planner, Minette specializes in taking a trauma-informed approach within her work with minoritized groups, particularly immigrant communities, survivors of crime, and BIPOC communities.
Areas of Expertise
DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging)
Strategic Planning
Training and Facilitation
Burton Patterson
CONSULTANT
(HE/HIM)
Burton Patterson is deeply passionate about advancing equitable, trauma-informed training and education for marginalized and vulnerable populations. Committed to dismantling systemic barriers, he works to ensure historically underserved communities have access to high-quality, evidence-based care and education, all of which aligns perfectly with Taylor Advising's vision to help create a community that meets all individuals’ basic needs, protects human rights, and gives everyone the opportunity to thrive.
Burton brings a dynamic background in social work, program development, and trauma-informed education, with a focus on sexual violence prevention and reproductive health. Dedicated to advancing equity, he fosters strategic partnerships and implements evidence-based programs that drive meaningful, lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Training & Facilitation
Program & Curricula Development
Relationship Development
Lori Hazlett
CONSULTANT
(SHE/HER)
Lori Hazlett is passionate about the environment, public health, and wellness to improve and sustain quality of place. This passion aligns perfectly with Taylor Advising’s vision to help create a community that meets all individuals’ basic needs, protects human rights, and gives everyone the opportunity to thrive.
With over 30 years of experience in nonprofit development, governance, community engagement, strategic partnerships, and leadership, Lori brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Her dedication to building strong, inclusive communities continues to drive meaningful impact and lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Nonprofit Leadership & Governance
Relationship Building & Engagement
Fundraising & Development
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