Meredith is a skilled public sector executive who has spent most of her career in local government in the Kansas City region as an assistant City Administrator with a focus on internal services, community relations, and special projects. Meredith started her own consulting firm in 2021 and has been working with organizations across the country since then as a strategic consultant, facilitator, and executive coach, as well as serving in numerous interim roles. Meredith is known for her ability to get up to speed quickly; her thorough, direct, and innovative approach to the work; and her deep understanding of how to navigate public sector, community, and team dynamics.

Lauren has held executive local government roles in four municipalities in three states including city administrator and assistant city manager.  She previously served as the director of local government services for the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), the regional council of governments serving 119 cities and nine counties in the greater Kansas City area.  Lauren oversaw MARC’s work in emergency services, public safety communications, housing, and other shared services.  Lauren is an ICMA Credentialed Manager who has a strong reputation for getting to the heart of the matter, maintaining a high level of productivity across diverse service lines, and developing talent so teams can achieve their best. 

Megan brings more than a decade of senior leadership experience in local and state government to her work with EverStrive Solutions, where she helps clients strengthen organizational culture, leadership capacity, and strategic alignment. A certified mediator and former Human Resources Director, Megan has led major initiatives in employee engagement, values-driven culture change, and organizational development. She combines that firsthand experience with a facilitation style that is approachable, insightful, and grounded in real-world operations. Clients value her ability to quickly understand their organization, connect with people at every level, and translate complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies that improve communication, collaboration, and results.