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Consulting

Hera Associates is a global social impact consulting firm elevating purpose-driven leaders and organizations to achieve positive and lasting change. We combine private sector perspective with nonprofit and international development expertise to address complex social challenges with innovative and scalable solutions.

Mission

To transform and elevate business to create net positive social and economic impact for the long-term, so everyone, everywhere can thrive.

vision

An inclusive and equitable world where everyone has equal opportunity to achieve, succeed, and positively contribute to a vibrant community.

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Valus

values

  • BOLD: We embrace change and innovation. We balance bravery with a results-driven mentality.

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  • EXCELLENCE: We hold ourselves to extraordinarily high standards. Positively changing the world demands this of us!

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  • INCLUSION: We value and honor everyone's unique ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives. This is what we believe is needed to build a world where everyone thrives. ​​​​

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  • IMPACT: We connect the work we're doing with the effects on the world by taking a methodical, but unwavering approach to making a difference with positive results.​

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  • INTEGRITY: We believe there is nothing more important than our name and reputation. Honesty and ethical conviction drives all that we do.

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  • FUN: We change the world and enjoy ourselves, our partners, and our experiences doing it. Laughter and creativity, coupled with curiosity keep the work fun!

Our story

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Co-Founders

Dennia Gayle, MPH, MSW       Jennifer Rider, MBA, MSEd

Hera Associates was founded in 2022 by two former colleagues and now life-long friends to create a consulting company unlike any other - one based on values, determination, idealism, and a passion to deliver real and transformative results for our partners and the world.

dennia gayle

  • International Development and Humanitarian Expert

  • Strategic Relationship Builder

  • Senior Executive Manager

  • Strategic Advisor

  • Technical Specialist

jennifer rider

  • Nonprofit CEO

  • Business Consultant

  • Social Entrepreneur

  • Change Leader

  • Systems Thinker

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