GBP

CONSULTING

Your Partner in Organizational Transformation

Welcome to GBP Equity Consulting, where transformation meets purpose. Led by Garett Brownlee-Plantz, a recognized leader in driving organizational change, we specialize in fostering environments that thrive on equity, excellence, and continuous innovation. Our consultancy is dedicated to integrating actionable strategies with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), ensuring that every layer of your organization is empowered to contribute to sustainable outcomes. Let us help you navigate the complexities of organizational change with clarity and vision.

EQUITY
INNOVATION
STRATEGY
EMPOWERMENT
TRANSFORMATION

GBP CONSULTING

SERVICES

With a personalized approach tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization, Garett leverages her extensive expertise in DEI, strategic planning, and continuous improvement to guide your team towards unprecedented growth and success. From initiating pivotal changes to enhancing operational efficiencies, discover how each service is designed to empower and elevate your organization.

  • We provide workshops and training sessions that foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. By embracing liberation and inclusive practices, your organization can become a beacon of positive change and innovation.

  • Leveraging Continuous Improvement methodologies, we guide your leadership in developing and sustaining practices that enhance your operational effectiveness and strategic goals.

  • Our strategic planning services help you define clear objectives, measure your impact, and refine your processes based on actionable feedback and detailed evaluations. We ensure that your efforts are aligned with your mission and contribute to lasting outcomes.

  • Navigate your projects from inception to completion with precision and expertise. Our project management services ensure that every aspect of your initiative is carefully planned, executed, and monitored. We specialize in aligning project goals with organizational objectives, managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications effectively to deliver results that not only meet but exceed expectations.

  • Embrace change with confidence. Our organizational change management services focus on the people side of change, facilitating a smoother transition and fostering acceptance across all levels of your organization. We provide strategies for effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and training to ensure that changes are sustainable and positively received, ultimately leading to enhanced organizational performance and morale.

  • Lead with insight and foresight. Our executive guidance services offer personalized coaching and advisory for senior leaders, helping you to navigate complex decisions and strategic challenges. With a focus on leadership development, strategic alignment, and decision-making excellence, we empower you to drive your organization forward with confidence and integrity.

  • Strengthen your team with our comprehensive educational services. From workshops to intensive training sessions and facilitated dialogues, we offer a range of formats to suit your needs. Topics are extensive, ranging from DEI and cultural competency to strategic planning and process improvement. Our sessions are designed to be interactive, engaging, and transformative, equipping your team with the knowledge and skills needed for success.

“Garett has been an incredible asset to our Development Team by satisfying the needs of our brand partners and going above and beyond to surprise and delight this audience and all others…She is a refreshing style of Team Mate thanks to her direct approach to problem-solving. I highly recommend this woman as a brilliant and skilled asset to any team.” - Jane Johnson

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

Garett Brownlee-Plantz has excelled in leadership roles across a variety of educational and nonprofit sectors. Her experience involves enhancing leadership capabilities through Continuous Improvement methodologies, developing strategic partnerships, and leading impactful initiatives in various organizational settings.

  • IMPROVEMENT COACH, DEI FACILITATOR, FACULTY MEMBER
    The Center for Research on Equity & Innovation
    June 2021 - present

    Coach system and site leaders in Continuous Improvement methodologies and mindset, including designing evaluations to assess progress and impact beyond individual equity initiatives

    Led monthly internal professional development sessions focused on liberation and DEI

    Coach graduate students to advance equity initiatives in their contexts

    Manage the "Improvement for Equity by Design" (4M) project, employing user-centered strategic planning to operationalize learning-focused initiatives and develop feedback systems for impact-driven outcomes

    Chair the Financial Sustainability Committee aligning financial strategy with program outcomes

    Presenter at The Carnegie Foundation Summit, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Community of Practice, Learning Forward Annual Conference, TeachPlus

    Liaise with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to report on learning and evaluation strategies of grant

    Enhance Continuous Improvement capacity for 35 intermediaries within the Network for School Improvement, improving access to learning and evaluation strategies

    Cultivated strategic partnerships, resulting in eight distinct consulting contracts and over 250K over 24 months

    Develop professional content on topics Data for Equity, Understanding Variation, Process Mapping, Designing for Action Periods, Continuous Improvement 101, Freedom Dreaming, & Coaching

  • ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
    August 2022 – present

    Liaise with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to report on learning and evaluation strategies of grant

    Lead designer of education equity gathering with over 300 system leaders.

  • VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS
    and Interim Executive Director
    Dec 2015 – Dec 2020

    Led the re-imagination of all programmatic, fiscal, and operational oversight in response to COVID-19

    Established a financial forecasting system, driving a 30% reduction in expenditures and a 20% increase in revenue

    Co-created and co-distributed micro-grants with parents/caregivers experiencing virtual learning needs

    Shaped the format at our first-ever virtual Town-Hall, establishing a priority for listening and shared space

    Established a consensus decision-making culture, deploying task groups to recommend all-staff decisions

    Spearheaded an effort to translate and transcreate all written materials in both Spanish & English

    Built leadership capacity through cross-departmental fellowships centered on language and inclusivity

    Shaped board governance to promote equity-minded outcomes and scholarship disbursement policy

    Expanded an Equity initiative, including adding an equity statement to the hiring process, establishing affinity groups, and launching staff learning mediums to focus on cultural responsiveness and self-love

    Served on the K-12 education committee for Boulder County Regional Council

    Oversaw all programmatic and operational functions reaching over 1,200 youth & families

    Established continuous improvement culture and accountability utilizing Youth Program Quality tools

    Expanded post-secondary access options, transitions, internships, mentoring, and residential summer experiences on campus, resulting in 65% postsecondary completion for youth experience economic poverty

    Scaled program by 160%,directly supporting 36 team members over 4 departments in K-16

    Chaired K-12 and Postsecondary Dream Big Collective impact initiatives

    Conduit to the Health Equity Initiative a program collaborative garnering over $400K in annual tax funds

    Served as a local advocate and liaison for youth and families experiencing poverty in Boulder County

    Pioneered Director of College and Career Programs position, 2008-2011

  • MANAGER OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & GRANT PROGRAMS
    Whole Cities Foundation & Whole Kids Foundation
    Aug 2013 – Aug 2015

    Founded first grant program framework & distribution: developing grant cycle, theory of change; guidelines, application, and success metrics (now Community First Grant Program)

    Cultivated meaningful relationships with leaders in Detroit, Jackson, New Orleans, and Chicago

    Established a multi-sector evaluation and consensus decision-making process for funding recommendations

    Co-designed success metrics with FootPrint Farms, Englewood Village Farms, and Liberty’s Kitchen

    Built corporate giving and give-back program for giving of over $1M for Food Access & School Grants

    Served, supported, and selected 500 School Garden Grant recipients

    Piloted a nationwide program for 80,000 Whole Foods employees to volunteer with local garden grantees

    Provided training, direction, and service to team members and grantees on the database grant portal system

    Represented the Foundations to national initiates combating childhood obesity and food insecurity

  • PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR
    Office of Innovation
    Aug 2012 – Aug 2013

    Served as a conduit with the Superintendent and W.K. Kellogg Foundation that resulted in a five-year, multi-million-dollar partnership to implement a community-led parent engagement approach

“Garett is that person who can engage any person she meets on any topic, getting them to let down their guard and open up within a few minutes. It is an absolutely brilliant quality which serves her well in any type of role where relationship building and management is important.”
- Chris Jensen, Ibotta

VOLUNTEER

EXPERIENCE

BOARD MEMBER
Curtis Park Neighbors | Denver, Colorado 2022-2023

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
Austin Independent School District | Austin, Texas 2012-2013

COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
Hub Oaxaca | Oaxaca, Mexico 2012 

PRIMARY TEACHER
La Escuela los Algarrobos & Canoa | Ecuador 2011-2012

SECONDARY TEACHER
Ministerio de Educación | Ovalle, Chile 2012

AMERICORPS DIRECT SERVICE MEMBER
“I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder | Boulder, Colorado 2008-2009

EDUCATION

LICENSES, and CERTIFICATIONS

Institute For Healthcare Improvement | 2023 - 2024
Breakthrough Collaborative Series

The Improvement Collective | 2021 - 2022
Improvement Science Coaching Course

University of Texas at Austin | 2012 - 2014
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) | Leadership and Community Administration
Dean's Ambassador | School of Social Work

University of Texas at Austin | LBJ School of Public Affairs | 2013 - 2014
RGK Center for Philanthropy & Community Service Nonprofit Studies Portfolio Program
LBJ School of Public Affairs | McCombs School of Business | School of Social Work

RGK Center for Philanthropy & Community Service Nonprofit Studies Portfolio Program

Utah State University | 2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) | Journalism, Public Relations, and Speech Communication Theory
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant | Organizational Behavior, School of Business 
Division 1 Scholarship Athlete | Track & Field

COURAGEworks Facilitator | Daring Educator Recognized by Brave Leaders Inc | Dec 2017

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) | Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners | Oct 2014

Leadership Boulder County | Boulder Chamber of Commerce | Jun 2011

PUBLICATIONS

  • Sustaining a College-Going Culture

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  • Improvement from Scratch

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  • Data + Relationships = 100% FAFSA Completion

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  • Persuasion by Way of Example

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  • Getting to Great - Closing College Enrollment Gaps

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