Rafaella Abeo is Project Coordinator for Futures Today Consulting. Rafaella is a bi-lingual (Spanish & English) lifelong New Yorker who graduated from Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Arts in 2013. She majored in English and has a minor in business. During her junior year Rafaella worked as an intern with a professor who specialized in technology and implementing curriculum development services internationally. In support of her class “Teaching and learning with Technology” Rafaella began researching ways to extend the use of Moodle—a virtual learning platform–in order to create a virtual learning environment rather than allowing it to be used as a posting site. She learned how to create video tutorials for professors and students. These tutorials were later presented to female ambassadors for the United Nations. Through her experiences, Rafaella has learned the importance of effective communications and the power of social media. She has successfully contributed to the launching of Futures Today’s website and handles administrative and operational tasks.
Dr. William Bloomfield is well-known for bringing uncommon coalitions of key public-private sector, stakeholders together to agree on, design, and implement coherent, effective, systemic, fundable, and replicable models that improve the lives of vulnerable populations in high poverty communities – none of which is uncomplicated. He is especially skilled in working in concert with organizations and local stakeholders for as long as it takes to overcome political resistance, internal issues, real and perceived barriers, and operational challenges that impede implementing pragmatic, effective, and sustainable program solutions that deliver measurable results.
Nancy Fritsche Eagan collaborates with leaders, organizations, and neighborhoods to create meaningful change through conversations that matter. She is the founder of a consulting business that provides leadership, facilitation and project management services in the public, private and social sectors. She works closely with the City of New York in providing these services to its many agencies. Nancy also specializes in healing community trauma by using the Sanctuary Model®. Nancy serves on the board of Women’s Initiatives for a Sustainable Earth; advised the NGO CSW for the UN Commission on the Status of Women; and stewards the international Art of Hosting/ Participatory Leadership network and The Circle Way. She is a member of the Center for Social Innovation in NYC. Nancy received an M.S.W. from Hunter College School of Social Work.
Diane Jordan-Grizzard is a catalyst in bringing about an alternate future in personal and organizational life; inspiring individuals and teams to lead from aspiration. With 20 years of non-profit management experience, Diane designs and facilitates learning opportunities that encourage individuals to unlock their purpose, passion, and power. She collaborates with Peter Block in civic engagement and community development in Cincinnati, Ohio. While living in Liberia, Diane volunteered for the World Health Organization, served as a midwife, and owned a business. Her experiences during the military coup d’état were integrated into her first book Free Soil (2010). She is also the author of Are You Riding in the Back Seat of Your Own Dream (2013). Diane holds an M.Ed. from University of Cincinnati and a Certification in Organization and Human Resources Development.
Janice Hassan is a staff management coach and training consultant with over twenty years of progressive experience in human services. She has consulted with some of the top human services agencies in New York City in the areas of: executive coaching, supervision, and direct practice. In tandem, Ms. Hassan has established herself as a psychotherapist practitioner and has tendered individual, couples and has rendered individual, couples, and group therapy for over two decades. Additionally, Ms. Hassan has been sought out by New York University Graduate School of Social Work and Hunter Silberman Graduate School of Social Work as an adjunct professor. She has personally designed and facilitated numerous trainings for The Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training, The Council for Child Caring Agency (COFCCA), and the Administration for Children Services (ACS). Ms. Hassan encourages service providers to consider her keen ability to enhance the best practice of service agencies backed by the guarantee to assure improved performance and contracted outcomes.
Luz Maria Lambert is an experienced facilitator and trainer. In addition to her extensive expertise with domestic and international government agencies she has also served as a National Urban Fellow with placement in Norfolk, Virginia’s Budget Department. Her experiences in small business development coupled with exposure to New York City government have served to hone her competencies as a strategist. A self-proclaimed policy wonk Ms.Lambert holds Master degrees from Columbia University’s School of Interational Public Affairs and Baruch College’s School of Public Affairs. Ms. Lambert has worked with Futures Today Consulting since 2012.
Eileen Cooper Reed, dedicates herself to leadership development and has significant experience in non-profit management. A longtime child advocate Eileen led the Cincinnati and State of Ohio Offices of the Children’s Defense Fund. She engages individuals, organizations and neighborhoods in education and healthcare policy advocacy. Eileen is a community builder and assists in navigating the complexities of systemic change. She is an inspirational speaker with significant experience in facilitation, coaching, leadership development and non-profit management. Eileen is completing her second term on the Cincinnati Board of Education and currently serves as President. Eileen received a Juris Doctorate in the Law from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.
Carmen Lugo-Stanley is a Project Coordinator for Futures Today Consulting. Carmen has 15 years of diverse work experience in business operations, meeting planning, and office administration. In addition to her practical work experience, she has a Masters of Administration that augments her operations management and organizational understanding. She is an exceptional relationship-builder, seamlessly collaborating with suppliers, volunteers, vendors, and strategic partners. In her work prior to joining Futures Today Consulting, she worked at Broadcom Corporation handling project and office administration. Highly efficient, well-organized, capable to meet deadlines and our newest addition to the Futures Today Consulting team. With her diverse background and cross-spectrum experience, she has blended well with the team.
