Guiding Leaders with Clarity and Purpose
At Lumen, we believe people want to flourish — and when leaders thrive, organizations thrive. We help associations, higher education, nonprofits, and fraternal organizations find clarity, align their teams, and move forward with confidence.
"In an organization with diverse and vocal stakeholders, Lumen helped us clarify what we needed and who we wanted. I truly enjoyed working with the team and would recommend them to anyone that asked."
— Board chair, International Association and Foundation
How We Help
Whether it’s building strategic plans that move vision into action, coaching leaders to grow with confidence, guiding conversations that spark alignment, or strengthening organizations through growth and transition, our commitment is the same: to bring clarity that helps leaders — and their people — flourish.
Strategy & Governance
Aligning mission, vision, and leadership for lasting impact.
Strategic planning and facilitation that unites boards, staff and diverse stakeholders around shared priorities
Independent reviews to strengthen governance and organizational alignment
Support for boards and leaders to enhance culture, decision-making, and effectiveness
“Christian demonstrated exceptional skill in guiding complex conversations, aligning diverse perspectives, and helping our team crystallize a shared vision. His facilitation style is both structured and adaptive, allowing space for creativity while keeping the group focused on outcomes.” - Scott Bova, President, Triangle Education Foundation
Leadership & Culture
Equipping leaders to navigate change and build thriving organizations.
Coaching and support for presidents, executives, boards and directors as they lead through transition
Tools and facilitation to strengthen team culture, collaboration, and performance
Guidance to clarify roles, responsibilities, and pathways for long-term success
”Through thoughtful facilitation and structured conversations, Christian helped us have a clearer sense of our work and how to best structure it. The tools and deliverables, especially the people map and revised org chart, were incredibly helpful.” - Amanda Sloan, Executive Director, Alpha Delta Pi
Growth & Engagement
Cultivating resources and relationships that sustain your mission.
Campaign design, fundraising coaching, and donor engagement strategies
Building systems and stories that connect alumni, members, and stakeholders with purpose
Aligning resources and people to ensure organizational sustainability
”The Lumen team is much more than a consulting firm. They Christian rolls up his sleeves and becomes an extra pair of hands. Working together, we expanded our day of giving strategy, tripling our fundraising in the first year of partnership! “ - Tanner Marcantel, Executive Director, Theta Xi Foundation
Who We Serve
Every field has its own challenges. We bring experience and perspective to the places where leadership makes the biggest difference:
Higher
Education
Supporting presidents, boards, and campus teams in navigating change and charting the future.
Fraternal
Organizations
Equipping boards and alumni leaders to build stronger governance, healthier culture, and deeper member engagement.
Nonprofits &
Foundations
Clarifying mission, sharpening strategy, and cultivating resources—so leaders can focus on lasting impact.
Associations
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Helping boards and staff align through strategic planning and external review—bringing clarity, focus, and energy.
Why Lumen?
We believe clarity creates confidence — and that’s what leaders and teams need most. Like our black lab symbol, we show up as trustworthy, loyal, and fearless guides. We walk alongside leaders, illuminating the path and helping them bring out the best in their people.
We’re not about binders on a shelf. We’re about progress that sticks — and people who flourish.