Serving Leaders and Leadership Systems in Not-for-Profit Communities
Who we are
Rev Dr Darren Roorda, Principal
Rev Dr Darren Roorda, Principal
Rev Dr Darren Roorda, Principal
Beginning in the world of consulting and recently serving as the International Relations Director for a global firm addressing Climate Change, Darren's path includes local church pastoring in the US and Canada as well as becoming the Executive Director of a charitable ministry consortium. Darren’s 25 years of experience includes experience and/or certification in the areas of Leadership, Governance, Strategic Planning, Mentoring, Coaching and Cultural Training in consideration of marginalized and devalued communities.
He is a member of the Alliance for Board Effectiveness.
Pastor Steve Dykstra
Rev Dr Darren Roorda, Principal
Rev Dr Darren Roorda, Principal
Steve is passionate about coaching, leadership, and personality assessments! A certified Birkman Professional and leadership coach, he also works with Enneagram, Leadership Grip, and Strengthsfinder. He also coaches pastors on behalf of one particular denomination as well as corporate leaders through 'BetterUp'.
Steve's interest is in creating vision for community-based ministry, and leadership coaching.
Mr Peter Elgersma
Rev Dr Darren Roorda, Principal
Ms Alicia Hamming Navarrete
Peter has spent 25 years applying his faith in the business, research and church sectors.
Peter served as the CRC Advancement and Canadian Church Relations Director during a period of continuous Canadian growth in giving and trust building KPIs.
As a VP in the business sector, Peter specialized in community research and application of that research through to operations.
Ms Alicia Hamming Navarrete
Ms Alicia Hamming Navarrete
Ms Alicia Hamming Navarrete
Alicia brings over 20 years of international non-profit experience having spent 17 years
working with a national organization in Managua, Nicaragua. She is fluent in Spanish and holds an MA in
Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in International Development from Eastern
University, Harrisburg, PA.
Alicia’s passion is working with non-profit organizations that are seeking to strengthen the effectiveness of their board of directors, develop clear and innovative strategic plans, and enhance their organizational capacity.
Ms Priska Helm
Ms Alicia Hamming Navarrete
Ms Priska Helm
Priska is passionate about walking the path of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. She is certified in ways of 'Decolonizing the Boardroom'.
Born and raised in Germany, she brings a wealth of cross-cultural experience, having spent many years in various roles in Romania, Kazakhstan, the US, and Canada. With a degree in Indigenous Studies from the Vancouver School of Theology, Priska is eager to help initiatives across Canada flourish.
Mr Jack Tacoma
Ms Alicia Hamming Navarrete
Ms Priska Helm
Having a business acumen and the heart of a pastor, Jack Tacoma (P.Eng) has spent 20+ years consulting Christian churches and community organizations after a successful career in which he developed his own engineering firm.
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Dr Richard (Rick) Zomer
Dr Richard (Rick) Zomer
Dr Richard (Rick) Zomer
Rick brings 30 years of professional experience within Christian
non-profit, denominational, and higher education contexts. A proven
history of leadership, administration, advancement, and strategic
management work. Rick has served as the ED for a youth ministry organization and held academic roles like the Director of Enrollment Initiatives and Management at two Christian universities..