built to support meaningful,complex work.

This practice was built to support organizations doing meaningful work in complex environments — especially across leadership, economic development, and cross-sector collaboration.

Our Story

we understand therealities.

Competing priorities. Limited resources. Diverse stakeholders. High expectations for impact.

Our role is to help you navigate that complexity with clarity, discipline, and patience — without losing sight of the people doing the work or the communities you serve.

We bring decades of leadership and partnership experience to every engagement, grounded in the belief that good consulting leaves your team stronger than it found you.

The team

who you'll work with.

Founder & Principal Consultant

Lauren Hardisty

Lauren founded Convergent Strategic Consulting to support organizations doing meaningful, complex work — particularly across leadership development, economic development, and cross-sector partnerships in the Pacific Northwest. Her practice is built on the belief that strong organizations are buil…

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Partner & Strategic Advisor

Shirline Wilson

Brings decades of leadership and partnership experience to every engagement — with a focus on coalition-building, indigenous and First Nations partnerships, and the patient, relationship-first work that makes complex initiatives succeed. (Placeholder bio — replace once the co-founder profile is con…

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What We Believe

principles that shape every engagement.

These aren't slogans — they're the working rules we return to whenever a project gets hard.

  • Strong organizations are built on aligned leadership.
  • Trust is not a byproduct — it's infrastructure.
  • Strategy only matters if it can be executed.
  • Sustainable impact requires both systems and people to work together.
Where We Work

rooted in the Pacific Northwest, partnering across sectors.

01

Regional Economic Development

Supporting organizations advancing community priorities and regional growth.

02

First Nations & Tribal Partners

Indigenous tourism, economic, and cultural initiatives across British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest.

03

Public–Private Collaborations

Cross-sector coalitions where business, government, and community goals intersect.

04

Community-Centered Development

Nonprofits and partnerships balancing mission, impact, and operational realities.

How We Show Up

what working with us actually looks like.

Beyond the deliverables, here's what to expect every time we engage.

  • Direct, honest communication — even when it's hard.
  • Practical recommendations you can use immediately, not theoretical frameworks.
  • Respect for cultural and organizational context.
  • A focus on leaving your team stronger than we found it.
Leadership · Partnerships · Organizational Effectiveness

sometimes the next step issimply a conversation.

If you're navigating complexity, stakeholder alignment, leadership challenges, or organizational change, we'd welcome the opportunity to learn more about your work.