About the Founder


Dr. Shari Miles-Cohen is a cultivator of people, teams, and ideas who views consulting as a living, growing process. A research psychologist, organizational leader, and urban farmer, she helps visionaries nurture roots, design systems, and harvest sustainable strategies. Through ecosystem mapping, futures modeling, training, and professional development, she crafts customized pathways that generate measurable impact for individuals, teams, and organizations. Her leadership includes guiding national nonprofits, serving on numerous boards, and currently contributing as a Trustee at Palo Alto University.

An Accomplished Thought Leader

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Doctor of Philosophy, 
Personality Psychology
Master of Science, Psychology

Trustee

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Mentor Award

Commissioner


Fellow

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