Stronger Consulting

We are a Latinx-founded consulting firm established in 2016. We partner with school systems, nonprofits, and foundations across the country to support young people and communities. Since our founding, we’ve worked with over 75 organizations.

We offer services across four main areas:

• Talent & Leadership: executive search, leadership coaching, staff planning, succession strategy, talent acquisition, anti-bias candidate assessment
• Strategic Planning & Academics: long-term planning, instructional strategy, OKR/KPI implementation
• Programs & Student Success: SEL, mental health, postsecondary pathways, afterschool design, program design and evaluation
• Fundraising & Sustainability: fund development, financial modeling, executive transition planning, grantwriting, board development

We also provide Strategic Advisory Services and launched the Stronger Select Membership in 2024. This membership offers expert coaching, development support, and priority access to our recruitment services. We aim to help organizations become more inclusive and equity-focused by focusing on predictable revenue, effective leaders, reliable operating systems, clear programs, and data-driven decisions.

Our mission is to build diverse talent pipelines, connecting equity-focused leaders with organizations and school systems. We aim to advance opportunities for young people of color and offer solutions that benefit underserved children, communities, and families.

We envision a future where everyone has access to fair educational and life opportunities, and where leaders work to dismantle systemic inequalities.

Our core values are:

• Equitable Empowerment
• Respect
• Informed Transparency
• Boundless Optimism
• Compassionate Connection

Our team has 11-50 employees. We foster a culture of integrity, transparency, and customization. Our goal is to help build inclusive, equity-focused organizations.

Our experienced experts and mentors are located across all US time zones. Mike Montoya, our Founder & CEO, leads the firm alongside a leadership team, expert consultants, and a core team. The core team embodies balance, commitment, and excellence in supporting client success. We’ve grown and adjusted our staffing structure to best use our team’s skills and strengthen our culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; 401k with company match; life insurance; equity as part of the compensation package.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, and Compassionate Leave.
• Professional Growth: Career and Professional Development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, parking reimbursement.
• Work-Life Balance: Wellness programs with a health stipend; flexible work arrangements, which may include hybrid work, flexible hours, or fully remote options, depending on the role.
• Other Perks: Bring your own device stipend.