Jaketha partners with libraries and public service organizations through consulting and facilitation focused on leadership capacity, organizational alignment, and sustainable practice. Drawing on more than 28 years of experience across public libraries, technology leadership, and organizational development, her work supports leaders as they navigate complexity, change, and evolving community expectations.
Her services span six core areas, each grounded in real organizational contexts and tailored to institutional needs.
Leadership Development
Support leadership capacity across roles and career stages.
Many library leaders assume responsibility without formal preparation for executive decision-making, people leadership, or organizational dynamics. Jaketha works with leadership teams to strengthen clarity, communication, and decision-making, supporting leaders as they develop confidence and effectiveness in complex environments.
Engagements focus on leadership capacity, succession considerations, and strengthening relationships between leaders, staff, and governance bodies.
Operational Strategy
Strengthen alignment between people, processes, and priorities.
Jaketha partners with directors and leadership teams to examine organizational structures, workflows, and policies that shape daily operations. This work supports clarity, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration, helping organizations reduce friction and improve service delivery without adding unnecessary complexity.
Executive & Board Advisement
Support informed governance and strategic decision-making.
Library directors and boards operate at the intersection of mission, finance, policy, and community accountability. Jaketha provides advisement that helps leadership teams navigate these responsibilities with clarity, supporting strategic planning, governance alignment, and decision-making grounded in organizational realities.
Facilities & Space Optimization
Align physical spaces with organizational goals and service delivery.
Drawing on her background in architectural engineering technology and operational leadership, Jaketha supports libraries as they evaluate existing spaces, renovations, or new construction projects. This work considers staff workflows, technology integration, and patron experience to ensure facilities support both operational needs and community engagement.
Technology & Innovation Consulting
Align technology decisions with organizational priorities.
With extensive experience in library and municipal technology leadership, Jaketha supports organizations in assessing systems, vendors, and digital services. Engagements focus on aligning technology investments with mission, sustainability, and long-term strategy rather than chasing trends or isolated solutions.
Wellness & Resilience for Library Leaders
Support leaders navigating sustained pressure and responsibility.
Leadership in public service environments carries unique demands. Jaketha integrates research-informed and reflective practices into leadership work to support clarity, resilience, and sustainability. These engagements acknowledge the human dimensions of leadership while remaining grounded in professional and organizational contexts.
Working Together
Every organization brings its own context, constraints, and goals. Jaketha’s consulting approach is collaborative and tailored, focused on understanding organizational needs and identifying practical paths forward.
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