About

Spark Solutions Consulting 

-Wendy Jeffries, CEO & Lead Consultant-

Strategic, collaborative, curious, practical, conscientious, focused 

Wendy is a facilitator, coach, and strategist specializing in board governance, organizational efficiency & growth, and leadership transitions. She has 20+ years of experience in education and non-profits. She is currently the CEO and Lead Consultant of Spark Solutions Consulting, helping nonprofits & community leaders thrive with tailored strategies, actionable solutions, and expert guidance that bridges the gap between planning and doing.  Her superpower is turning complexity into clarity.

She has a track record of success in leading teams, designing and implementing high quality programs, implementing best practice, and facilitating organizational growth. Wendy was the founding Executive Director for nine years of TasteWise Kids, a Baltimore City non-profit teaching food literacy skills and empowering kids to build healthy eating habits. She has also led impact measurement & program development for national & international projects. 

Wendy is an experienced educator, including teaching in Baltimore City Public Schools, writing curriculum, and developing learning content for both youth and adult learners. Wendy is personally and professionally committed to racial equity and inclusive environments. She has experience working with diverse stakeholders in Baltimore City, nationally and internationally.

She lives in Baltimore City with her husband and two daughters. They love to stay active, explore all aspects of our city, and travel. When Wendy has a few minutes to herself, you can find her reading, out for a run, or spending time with friends.

Wendy...

• is a Licensed Consultant with the Standards for Excellence Institute®, a nationally recognized program providing consulting services to nonprofits committed to the highest level of ethics and accountability in nonprofit governance, management, and operations. 

• has a Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting from BoardSource 

• was trained in the SOAR framework for leading transformative conversations.  

• trained in best practices for Interim Executive Directors and executive transitions (through The Support Center in New York City). 

• holds a M.P.P. from Georgetown University with a focus on education/urban/social policy and a B.A. from Wesleyan University in Government. 

• is comfortable in the uncomfortable.

• has traveled to over 20 countries and hopes to travel to a lot more.

• is a tea drinker and my comfort food is sushi.

Learn More & Connect:  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-jeffries-spark/ 

 I ask the right questions, connect the dots, and create actionable steps to move forward. 

Thank you to the talented Paul Newson for the photos on this site. Find his work on IG @panoramicpaul