Contact: Amy Coates Madsen
Director Standards for Excellence Institute
acmadsen@standardsforexcellence.org
Introducing: Standards for Excellence Institute® Licensed Consultants Class of May 2026
Baltimore, MD – June 24, 2026 The Standards for Excellence Institute, an initiative dedicated to promoting the highest standards of nonprofit ethics and accountability, announces the May 2026 class of Licensed Consultants. Through a partnership with the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations, the Institute held an exclusive comprehensive training, graduating seven new licensed professionals equipped to support nonprofits nationwide.
As Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultants, these individuals have the expertise and ability to guide organizations in governance and management best practices. They also have knowledge of organizational assessments, and can provide consulting, training, and assistance in the application process for national Standards for Excellence accreditation.
The new class of Licensed Consultants includes:
Jamee Boone
Smyrna, DE
Rachel Dukeman
Philadelphia, PA
Amy Fazio
New Brighton, PA
Jenny Gallagher Blom
Camp Hill, PA
Shane Oschman
Bradford, PA
Robb Reichard
Philadelphia, PA
Michele Walls
Philadelphia, PA
Licensed Consultant Jenny Gallagher Blom, Vice President of Community Benefit and Strategic Innovation with Strategic Consulting Partners shared, “This designation represents more than a credential; it signifies a commitment to advancing excellence across the nonprofit sector. As a nationally licensed Standards for Excellence Institute consultant, I am better equipped to support organizations in aligning strong governance, ethical practices, and sustainable operations with their mission. Participating in the Institute’s training program to become licensed was a wonderful opportunity to engage and learn along with my fellow colleagues as well as further my professional development as I partner with nonprofits throughout the country.”
The Licensed Consultant program has grown each year since its inception in 2006. A searchable directory of consultants can be found on the Standards for Excellence Institute website.
Those interested can learn more about becoming a Licensed Consultant and about the 2026 Licensed Consultant Training.
The Standards for Excellence Institute, an operating division of Maryland Nonprofits, uses the Standards for Excellence program as its vehicle for effective change. The Standards for Excellence program works to help nonprofit organizations act ethically and accountably in their management and governance, while enhancing the public’s trust in the nonprofit sector.
