Client Stories
Educare DC
Educare DC provides free high-quality early childhood education to over 400 low-income children in Washington, DC.
As Pyper Davis approached her final year as CEO of Educare DC, she knew that navigating leadership transition while advancing key strategic initiatives would require a trusted partner. She turned to Mauldin Learning.
At first, their collaboration centered on launching critical new initiatives—an executive team data dashboard to enhance decision-making and a subsidized childcare offering to support staff. But when an unexpected resignation left a leadership gap, Pyper didn’t hesitate. She called on Mauldin Learning for additional support.
Without missing a beat, Mauldin Learning stepped in as interim Development Director, ensuring a seamless continuation of fundraising efforts. Over the next four months, Mauldin Learning managed year-end giving, grant reporting, and spearheaded the launch of a milestone 10th anniversary campaign. When the new incoming VP of Development took the helm, she recognized the value of Mauldin Learning’s expertise and extended their engagement, allowing her team the time and space to onboard effectively while keeping key projects on track.
Today, under the leadership of CEO Jamal Berry, Mauldin Learning remains a trusted strategic partner. Mauldin Learning has guided the Educare DC executive team through long-term planning and bi-annual reflection meetings, ensuring the organization not only stays the course but thrives in the years ahead.
“I originally hired Suzanne for her versatility of skills, but it is her sound judgement that made her such a trusted partner for Educare DC. Her depth of experience and executive-level understanding of complex situations allowed her to work independently and manage up effectively, truly extending my capacity as CEO in my final year. The fact that the organization continues to work with her beyond my tenure is a testament to the relationships she built with the senior team and their trust in her not just as an external consultant, but a respected peer.”
-Pyper Davis
Former CEO, Educare DC
“I first worked with Suzanne as Educare DC’s VP of Programs, before becoming CEO. I quickly recognized her skill in leading our executive team through complex discussions and developing tools and policies that moved our work forward. As CEO, when it was time for our team to develop a long-term strategic plan, I didn’t hesitate to bring in Mauldin Learning to help guide our conversations, synthesize our thinking, and get us to a bold roadmap for the way forward. Mauldin Learning reflects Educare DC’s values and culture and is a trusted advisor and partner for me and my team.”
-Jamal Berry
CEO, Educare DC
OneGoal
OneGoal is a postsecondary access and success organization working with schools and districts to transform postsecondary advising and support across the U.S. so that all students can define their futures.
OneGoal knew expanding its Leadership Network in California meant making informed, strategic decisions about where to focus. But with 30 school districts to evaluate and a competitive landscape to navigate, they needed expert insights to inform their growth strategy. They turned to Mauldin Learning.
Mauldin Learning went beyond the basics—they built a comprehensive data dashboard and individual district profiles, helping OneGoal pinpoint the best opportunities for growth. They also gathered key insights on peer organizations, local funders, and mission-aligned networks, ensuring OneGoal’s strategy was grounded in both data and context.
Knowing OneGoal needed insights fast, Mauldin Learning shared early drafts, allowing OneGoal to put insights into action immediately—leveraging data in key meetings even before the final deliverable was complete.
With Mauldin Learning’s expertise, OneGoal was able to pursue growth strategically, with data-driven confidence.
“The research and analysis that Mauldin Learning compiled really moved our growth strategy forward. They quickly delivered actionable data and insights that allowed us to identify our highest potential prospects and customize our outreach efforts. They even built us tools that we could add to on our own and showed us how to do it. I appreciate their willingness to accommodate our urgent needs while not compromising on the quality of the final product.”
—Meaghan Reuler
Deputy Director, OneGoal
Beyond100K
Beyond100K unites leading STEM organizations to co-develop and implement solutions that will end the STEM teacher shortage by 2043, especially for those most excluded from STEM opportunities.
With an ambitious new initiative to tackle the STEM teacher shortage in development, Beyond100K’s Chief Innovation Officer Grace Doramus faced a challenge—her project director’s unexpected departure and her own upcoming maternity leave. She needed a partner who could keep the momentum going without missing a beat. She turned to Mauldin Learning.
Within days, Mauldin Learning stepped in and took the reins, moving the initiative from concept to launch-ready in just three months. They remained agile, integrating feedback from senior leaders and external advisors while making strategic recommendations to navigate complex decision points. When it was time to bring in a permanent project leader, Mauldin Learning ensured a seamless onboarding process and stayed on for an additional three months to smoothly transition external partnerships and ensure long-term success.
Through it all, Mauldin Learning wasn’t just filling a gap—they were driving the project forward, ensuring that an ambitious idea could take shape without disruption.
“Suzanne stepped in to advance a key innovation effort in the wake of unexpected transitions. The assignment demanded strong strategic thinking, operational execution, and relationship management, and she delivered beautifully on all fronts. She also showed up as a reliable and trusted thought partner to work through murky decision points. Suzanne is extremely talented and competent across so many domains and a true asset to any organization.”
— Grace Doramus
Chief Innovation Officer, Beyond100K
