Jennifer Mount Consulting

When Laura DeAngelis arrived in Boulder Creek in 2013, she was simply looking for home. What she eventually found was a community that would shape her art, her purpose, and her leadership. Today, as the Executive Director of the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Laura is helping ensure that the Valley’s stories – layered, diverse, and deeply rooted in place – are preserved and told in new ways. Laura’s journey began far from the redwoods. She grew up in the Mojave Desert before stud

Imagine the moments where you’re hungry for dinner yet too tired to cook, perhaps you are a weary traveler looking for a good meal and a place to relax, or maybe you just want to be around good energy and good people. This vibe describes the work of Mario Ibarra and his business partners. He greeted me with a big hug, a cappuccino and a “salud” to begin our meeting. I was immediately enthralled with his energy and could not wait to hear more of his story. If you have lived in

Change is never easy—it disrupts routines, challenges comfort zones, and can feel overwhelming. But successful change doesn’t happen by...

In December, Undersheriff Chris Clark succeeded Jim Hart as Santa Cruz County Sheriff. Clark is an 18-year veteran of the Sheriff’s...

Creating trust and good communication in workplace relationships is a challenge when there are divergent perspectives, priorities, needs,

When we step into a professional or leadership role within an organization, we are advocating for something or someone. Advocacy is when a person publicly recommends or supports someone or something.

Kristen Brown is the new Executive Director of the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce (SCACC) and she is the perfect fit to lead this long-standing organization. The Chamber is a vital resource as it works to bring resources and people together that support opportunities for growth.

February 5 is the 1st date of the 12 week Spanish-language Cabrillo College Supervisory Academy program designed to help you or your...

I was grateful to have been invited by the Press Banner to interview some of our students from the Spring 2022 Supervisory Academy...

You became a leader because you have a BIG VISION to bring into the world, and you gathered a team to make it happen. They all agreed to...

The survival and success of your organization depend on; Engaged Employees Efficient use of time and resources Employee retention...

We know you are the kind of leaders who care about your employees. The problem is, it’s hard to support your team without micromanaging...