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Avanza Strategies is a consulting practice that specializes in program strategy, execution, and people capacity building with an additional expertise in education success strategy.

12/31/2025

Grateful for the trust, collaboration, and impact we were able to build with our partners in 2025, especially during an extremely challenging year for many across the nonprofit and social impact space. We’re closing out the year with deep gratitude and stepping into 2026 with humility, hope, and a continued commitment to possibility. On this last day of 2025 we are wishing our partners and communities a hopeful and restorative new year.

We look forward to another year of building a better world for our communities. Cheers!

08/11/2025

We’re thrilled to celebrate the unveiling of The Center for Economic Opportunity and Belonging’s new 3-year Strategic Plan!

It’s been an honor for Avanza Strategies to partner with The Center’s team to shape a roadmap grounded in community, belonging, and opportunity. We’re inspired by their commitment to building strong, thriving communities across Utah and can’t wait to see this vision come to life.

Congratulations to Ze Min Xiao, Bailey Rivera-Wymes, the board, and team at The Center on this exciting milestone!

06/13/2025

🎉 Celebrating 8 Years of Impact!

When I launched Avanza Strategies, I dreamed of creating a space where values-aligned strategy, equity-centered leadership, and community-rooted solutions could thrive. Eight years later, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible partners who’ve trusted us to walk alongside them in advancing bold visions.

From coaching executive teams to building strategic plans and learning communities, it’s been an honor to support organizations working to expand opportunity and justice across sectors.

To our clients, collaborators, and community—thank you. We can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings.

With much appreciation,
Grisel Maldonado
Founder & CEO, Avanza Strategies

05/29/2025

Grateful to mark the completion of another powerful strategic planning journey alongside my colleague Morales —this time with the brilliant team at The Center for Economic Opportunity and Belonging.

Working alongside values-aligned partners like Ze Min Xiao and Bailey Rivera-Wymes has been a true privilege. Their dedication to clarity, community, and growth made every step of the process meaningful.

We’re honored to support organizations doing the deep, important work of building economic opportunity and belonging.

Here’s to the next chapter—rooted in purpose, vision, and deep care for the communities we serve.

04/22/2025

We’re proud to spotlight our partners and the impact of our work together. Douglas O’Roark, Executive Director of Math Circles of Chicago, recently shared thoughtful reflections on his experience collaborating with Avanza Strategies and Morales Consulting to develop a bold strategic plan this past season.

His words reflect the core of our approach—centering stakeholder voices, building trust throughout the process, and co-creating a clear path toward ambitious goals.

It’s an honor to support mission-driven leaders like Doug in strengthening their organizations for lasting impact.

04/15/2025

At Avanza Strategies, we’re honored to spotlight our partners who are advancing equity through action.

Jose M. André Iñiguez and the Surge Institute are creating powerful spaces for leaders of color to thrive—and we’re proud to support that mission through strategy, coaching, and entrepreneurial development. Our CEO, Grisel Maldonado, is grateful to partner with Surge Angels to help early-stage founders gain the tools, clarity, and confidence to build bold, purpose-driven ventures.

Here’s to building strong foundations for lasting impact.

04/09/2025

We’re proud to have supported The Bridgespan Group’s Creating an Adaptive Plan Accelerator Program as it expanded to serve over 80 social impact organizations annually nationwide.

Grisel Maldonado served as a coach and thought partner, helping nonprofit CEOs and senior leaders navigate complexity and build adaptive strategies. As Preeta Nayak of Bridgespan shares, Grisel “helped us to build and update the program over time as we learn from the nonprofits we serve.”

At Avanza Strategies, we’re honored to bring strategic clarity and empathetic counsel to changemakers across the country.

02/19/2025

📣 Calling all Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Organizations and Community Orgs ✨

Avanza is excited to support HACE in recruiting for the Mujeres de HACE Entrepreneurs “Train the Trainer” Initiative! This FREE program is designed to build your capacity to empower Latina business owners by providing leadership training, business growth strategies, and exclusive resources.

Benefits include:
✅ A leadership development framework tailored for Latina entrepreneurs
✅ Training to expand your impact and reach
✅ A FREE certification in Insights Discovery, a neuroscience-based leadership tool
✅ A stronger network of like-minded leaders

Let’s create greater economic opportunities for Latina entrepreneurs together! Thank you to the Ares Foundation for their support of this initiative. If you or your organization are interested, fill out the interest form here: https://share.hsforms.com/1juNrDrAOQzK9Nhqwl6zstA30bcq

01/02/2025

🎉 ✨ Cheers to 2025! ✨ 🎉
As we step into a brand new year, we at Avanza Strategies are filled with gratitude for the partnerships, growth, and impact we’ve achieved together in 2024. This year, we look forward to building deeper connections, driving meaningful change, and uplifting communities through innovative strategies and collaboration.

From all of us at Avanza Strategies, we wish you a prosperous, impactful, and inspiring New Year!

#2025

12/24/2024

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a restful, joyful holiday season. May your days be filled with warmth, connection, and celebration.

From all of us at Avanza Strategies, thank you for being part of our journey this year. Here’s to a bright and impactful 2025!🎄✨️

11/26/2024

As the year winds down, we are filled with gratitude as we reflect on the incredible organizations we’ve had the privilege to work with this year. Each of our clients is making a meaningful difference, and we’re honored to play even a small role in their journey toward impact.

Thank you for trusting us to walk alongside you as you drive positive transformation in our communities. Here’s to continuing to amplify impact together! ✨

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http://www.avanzastrategiesllc.com/

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