Long-time friends Betsy Polk and Maggie Ellis Chotas were looking for new challenges and ways to balance their lives with young children when they co-founded Mulberry Tree Consulting (MTC) in 2003. Maggie, an educator and Betsy, an organization development consultant, were able to leverage their complementary backgrounds to create a consulting practice that meets clients’ needs and allows Betsy and Maggie flexibility and creativity in their lives. MTC provides strategic planning, leadership development, coaching and team building services that help clients achieve effectiveness in measurable, practical, lasting ways. Current MTC clients include The School of Government at UNC- Chapel Hill, the Town of Carrboro and Threshold Clubhouse.
Marirose Steigerwald is the founder of Workforce Chemistry. With 20 years experience in Human Resources and a passion for making work meaningful while building high performance organizations, Marirose's innovative methods of inspiring people and organizations forms the foundation of her company's services. She has a degree in Communication Studies, holds certificates in behavior and motivator analysis tools, is a Strategic Attraction TM Planner, and is a wife, mother of three, and chief care-taker of a dog, rabbit and two turtles!
Vickie Bevenour is acclaimed for her ability to inspire business leaders to become star players. She has channeled more than two decades of corporate experience, hundreds of hours of business coaching and years of leadership facilitation into a coaching platform that gets results. When working with Coach Vickie, her Clients cite a huge return on investment. Vickie holds an MBA from Tulane University; has a Master’s Certificate in Business Coaching from UNC Charlotte and is a Certified Professional Coach (PCC) from the International Coach Federation. Vickie is the President of the RDW Group, which stands for “Results Derived from Within” and her greatest pleasure is being a partner in the success of her Clients.
Gail Ostrishko is a creative catalyst for building relationships and organizations from the inside out. Consistently noted for her high energy and infectious enthusiasm, Gail works with individuals and organizations to identify and maximize individual and collective strengths and creative capacity. She has committed her career to helping people define and achieve the life they desire and deserve. Gail is a published author, licensed professional counselor, faculty member, and is certified in a variety of assessments including Highlands, Meyers Briggs, and Reality Therapy.
Kella Hatcher and Maryanne Perrin are the founders of Balancing Professionals, LLC whose mission is to build bridges between the Triangle business community and the growing pool of professionals who seek part-time careers. Hatcher, an attorney, and Perrin, and MBA/engineer, had both navigated successful part-time careers before joining efforts to promote part-time opportunities for others. Balancing Professionals has helped a variety of companies capitalize on the changing workplace including clients in the pharmaceutical, technology, manufacturing, non-profit, and professional services industries.
