We partner and design inclusive strategies, strengthen leadership, and deliver meaningful community engagement.
Willow Consulting helped transform a major infrastructure project into a community-centered experience through creative engagement, events, and stakeholder outreach.
Willow Consulting partnered with ACT to facilitate statewide conversations, assess program impact, and help shape a strategic path forward for Self-Advocates Minnesota.
Willow Consulting led large-scale community engagement efforts to ensure residents, businesses, and stakeholders helped shape the future of Lyndale Avenue.
During a leadership transition, Willow Consulting provided interim executive leadership to maintain organizational stability and program momentum statewide.
Willow Consulting supported public engagement and communications efforts to keep communities informed and connected throughout the rehabilitation of an iconic Minneapolis landmark.
Willow Consulting facilitated collaborative conversations and strategic planning processes to help neighborhood organizations navigate successful mergers.
To partner with nonprofits, public agencies, and community-based organizations to design inclusive strategies, strengthen leadership, and activate meaningful community engagement, turning complex challenges into shared solutions and elevating community voices into decision-making.
“Amy Arcand is an amazing partner! Our team has had the opportunity to work with Amy for the past four years and we value her strong relationships with community leaders and understanding of the working dynamics of local organizations and neighborhood associations. She truly thinks about community-first and has the ability to bring the right people to the table – early – to have an inclusive conversation. She is well-organized, thoughtful and extremely responsible. With grace, Amy always gets the job done.”
“After seven months of dedicated effort, Ms. Arcand left our organization leaner and stronger.”
“Amy is a strong leader with a good heart. She's a team builder, a diplomat, a passionate advocate, and an empathetic listener. Amy's leadership empowers those who are lucky enough to know and work with her.”