EnSpark is a leading consulting and strategic advisement firm that creates high-trust, inclusive, All Voices Heard cultures.

ABOUT US

Organizations and leaders who value inclusive environments, resiliency through change, and innovative thought rely on EnSpark to:

  • Lead them through complex change initiatives

  • Expertly facilitate large-scale, multifaceted convenings

  • Heighten innovation

  • Boost overall organizational performance

  • Develop more capable leadership teams

  • Create a culture where every person matters

We know that when every person has a voice, a culture of true engagement and productivity abounds, creating space for each person to achieve their full potential like never before.  

And you collectively create the future you’ve dreamt of.

At EnSpark, Our Values are more than just words. They are a promise to our clients, our team, and the world. They don’t just live on the website… they are embedded into our daily actions as a guiding force, knowing that when we live and breathe our values, everyone benefits.

We believe that every voice matters. We foster an environment where everyone feels empowered to share their ideas and perspectives openly and honestly. We actively seek feedback and use it to continuously learn and improve.

Partners in transformation

We believe in true partnership with our clients. We invest time in understanding their unique needs and aspirations, working collaboratively to achieve their strategic goals. We are expert guides on their journey to success.

Org Dev Enthusiasts

We are deeply passionate about organizational development. We approach our work with expertise, self-awareness, a keen understanding of group dynamics, and a collaborative spirit, always striving to make a positive impact.

Delivering excellence

We are committed to delivering excellence in everything we do. Through meticulous planning and thoughtful scoping, we ensure that we meet deadlines, fulfill our promises, and exceed expectations with the highest quality work.

Teamwork in action

We are a team of talented individuals who understand our unique strengths and work together seamlessly. We thrive in our virtual environment, leveraging technology and collaboration tools to achieve collective success.

Laura Gramling

Laura Gramling, Founder & President

Laura is an expert at organizational performance, meeting design and facilitation, and complex change.

And yet she comes to each client engagement knowing that every member of your team brings their own distinct, and vital expertise, too.

Laura has been described by her clients as intelligent, curious and humble. She has worked hard to master the art of deep listening – allowing her to connect and understand people who are often marginalized. She’s a tireless champion of diversity and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contributes their best selves.

Laura and her talented team can see a future for your organization that you cannot yet envision. Invite them to introduce you to that future—and help you activate it.

Beyond her 20+ years as a change, leadership, and performance consultant, Laura’s earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in organization development, both from American University in Washington, DC, where she lives today.

She writes and speaks extensively on how organizations, teams, communities, and individuals can fuel the future by tapping ALL VOICES—with improved organizational performance and meaningful dialogue.

Connect with Laura to learn how her 20 years of consulting expertise will generate the results you need. Fast.

EnSpark Team

Marissa Bolouri-rad,
Consultant

Marissa Bolouri-rad, Consultant

Marissa Bolouri-rad is a Consultant at EnSpark Consulting who brings a fresh perspective and innovative approach to the team. She holds a Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, from George Mason University, which underpins her expertise in understanding and enhancing workplace dynamics. Her passion for fostering organizational growth and employee engagement, developing effective leaders, and leveraging data to make informed decisions is evident in her work.

At EnSpark Consulting, Marissa is dedicated to driving impactful change and helping organizations unlock their full potential through tailored development strategies and evidence-based practices.

Connect with Marissa on LinkedIn

Dr. Jacquelyn
(Jackie) Bsharah
,
Senior Consultant

Dr. Jacquelyn (Jackie) Bsharah – Senior Consultant

Jackie Bsharah is a strengths‐based, goals‐oriented executive coach and organization development expert. She has been called “a game changer” for her ability to simultaneously support individual and systems‐level change. Jackie is particularly proficient at helping EnSpark clients identify and refrain self‐limiting beliefs so that they are able to achieve goals beyond their own expectations.

Jackie is also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and USC.

Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn

Lauren Catenacci,
Strategic People and Culture Partner

Lauren Catenacci – Strategic People and Culture Partner

Lauren Catenacci is an accomplished coach and consultant with over a decade of experience in organizational development and leadership. As the Strategic People and Culture Partner at EnSpark, she plays a crucial role in shaping the talent landscape and internal processes. Lauren provides strategic advisory to ensure optimal staffing with high-caliber consultants for various projects, develops streamlined onboarding processes, and spearheads culture initiatives that align with EnSpark's core values. Her expertise in talent strategy and cultivating thriving workplace cultures contributes significantly to EnSpark's delivery of quality OD-driven solutions and organizational growth. With a background that includes founding her own consulting and coaching practice serving small and medium-sized businesses and holding key positions at Galaxy Vets and Gartner, she brings a wealth of knowledge and innovative approaches to her role.

Todd Erickson, Senior Consultant and Community Engagement Specialist

Todd Erickson – Senior Consultant and Community Engagement Specialist

Todd Erickson helps communities, organizations, and diverse networks think, plan, create, and take action together on issues that are important to them. EnSpark clients benefit from his creative engagement in collaborative meetings, and through launching and managing diverse ongoing collaborative networks and coalitions.

Todd is also the founder of Collaboration Arts, a consultancy that designs and facilitates creative engagement in collaborative meetings, whether online or in-person; and, through launching and managing diverse ongoing collaborative networks and coalitions.

Connect with Todd on LinkedIn

Laura Gramling,
Founder & President

Laura Gramling, Founder & President

Laura Gramling is an expert at organizational performance, meeting design and facilitation, and complex change. And yet she comes to each client engagement knowing that every member of a team brings their own distinct, and vital expertise, too.

Laura has been described by EnSpark clients as intelligent, curious and humble. She has worked hard to master the art of deep listening – allowing her to connect and understand people who are often marginalized. She’s a tireless champion of diversity and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contributes their best selves.

Connect with Laura on LinkedIn

Dr. Lisa Hammonds, 
Senior Curriculum Designer

Dr. Lisa Hammonds, Senior Curriculum Designer

Dr. Lisa Hammonds is a results-oriented training and curriculum development expert. She has a proven track record of designing innovative and enduring training experiences aligned with training objectives and industry standards.

Dr. Hammonds is the founder and owner of Dove Training & Innovations, a training development and facilitating firm that collaborates with clients across a broad range of industries to design and deliver high quality curriculum and training experiences.

Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn

Katie Hanna,
Director of Marketing

Katie Hanna – Director of Marketing

Katie Hanna brings a unique and valuable perspective to the EnSpark team in terms of marketing strategy and implementation, having a vast background in thought leadership marketing. She uses her digital marketing skills to share EnSpark’s knowledge and tools that create and nurture “All Voices Heard” cultures.

Katie is also the owner of 5280 Elevation Marketing, Inc., a digital marketing firm specializing in social media management, email marketing, lead generation campaigns and copywriting.

Connect with Katie on LinkedIn

Ann Harrell,
Senior Consultant

Ann Harrell – Senior Consultant

Ann M. Harrell leverages her extensive expertise in coaching, facilitation, and mediation to drive transformative change within organizations. Through a blend of strategic insight and empathetic engagement, Ann works closely with EnSpark clients to enhance collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution, laying the groundwork for sustained growth and adaptability in an ever-evolving business landscape.

Ann’s work not only aims to improve immediate team dynamics, but also to instill long-term strategies for success, making her an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to elevate performance and achieve its vision.

Connect with Ann on LinkedIn

Marissa Karasz,
Consultant

Marissa Karasz – Consultant

Marissa Karasz specializes in organizational development with a focus on organization design and operating models. Her HR background is a great benefit to EnSpark clients, as she fully understands the complexities of organizational change and how all initiatives and decisions never happen in a vacuum, even for large enterprise clients.

Connect with Marissa on LinkedIn

Geri McKenna,
Senior Consultant

Geri McKenna - Senior Consultant

Geri McKenna helps organizations understand the problem they are trying to solve, or the opportunities open to them, before taking co-designed approaches to identify solutions and drive change. EnSpark clients benefit from Geri’s OD expertise and global experience bringing a diverse perspective and cross-cultural understanding to every engagement, offering our clients unique insights. Her highly participatory approach fosters collaboration and innovation.

Geri is also an independent OD consultant, executive coach and facilitator working with organizations in the US and UK to navigate complexity and drive meaningful change. 

Connect with Geri on LinkedIn

Jessica Perry,
Creative Director

Jessica Perry – Creative Director

Jessica Perry leverages her extensive design and development experience to assist EnSpark in captivating diverse audiences through a range of print and digital mediums. Jessica guides the creative direction of design collateral at EnSpark, helping to craft engaging visual narratives — whether it be in a report, presentation, website, or more.

In addition to her role at EnSpark, Jessica is the owner of Creative Blue Yonder, a design and development firm specializing in the fusion of design and technology. She designs and implements branding packages, print materials, ads, emails, and websites.

Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn

Katya Staples,
Director of Finance

Katya Staples – Director of Finance

Katya Staples manages a full spectrum of accounting functions and requirements to ensure seamless financial operations. Katya’s extensive experience in the financial world, firsthand knowledge of business ownership, and passion for entrepreneurship make her an indispensable asset to EnSpark and its clients.

Katya also helps other small business owners and their teams navigate the financial aspects of owning and running a successful business, creating financial business solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.

Connect with Katya on LinkedIn

Kathi Thomas,
Director of Operations

Kathi Thomas – Director of Operations

Kathi Thomas has deep expertise in project management, business management, production management and technology implementation. She serves as the “wheels” behind EnSpark, ensuring that the team is set up for success to deliver the highest quality work to clients.

Kathi is also the founder and owner of Kathi Can Help, an online business management firm that creates streamlined processes, data-driven insights and clear documentation for her clients.

Connect with Kathi on LinkedIn


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