Who we are

Zahara Consulting LLC is a Black, woman-owned consulting firm specializing in providing strategy, management, and coaching services to community-serving organizations and individuals. Our passion is rooted in striking the right balance between proven methods and human-centered approaches that inspire connection and drive innovation.

Kelly Stevens (she/her)

Founder & Principal Consultant

Kelly is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in both federal and private sectors, specializing in human-centered approaches, innovative visioning, and systems change. An accomplished organizational development strategist, Kelly's expertise lies in delivering tailored, authentic, and practical solutions to complex problems.

She is a certified cultural humility strategist and holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development with a concentration in organizational psychology from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA. When she is not seeking out opportunities to get involved in her local community, she can be found binge watching 90s sitcoms or trying out a new Instagram recipe.

Our Clients

We have worked with some amazing organizations who are doing great work across the country!

How can we help?

We specialize in people-centered approaches that champion equity, build connections, and encourage meaningful and sustained change. Our core service areas include:

Strategic Management

Helping you to align your resources and actions with your mission and vision while adapting to external changes for long-term success.

Capacity Building

Identifying opportunities to strengthen the ability of organizations and individuals to achieve objectives, respond to challenges, and adapt to new and unexpected realities.

Workplace Dynamics

Helping organizations create the work environment needed for effective collaboration, conflict resolution, and a healthy organizational culture.

Interested in partnering with us?

Let’s connect to learn how we can build together!