A small & mighty firm of systems thinkers + problem solvers.
How did we get here?
The seeds of To the Root were planted during a time of profound societal transformation.
We met at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement, when tasked to lead a team to institutionalize anti-racist principles across the systems, policies, and strategies of a global company of 5,000 people.
The resulting crash course in change management, organization development, and authentic partnership changed our lives. We experienced firsthand the beauty and power of a community united under a common goal – and the complexity in navigating toward meaningful and impactful change.
We were hooked. To the Root Consulting was born.
Meet the Team
To the Root is co-founded and led by Rachel Clad and Leah Shea, who bring a combined 15 years of experience working at the intersection of change management, systems thinking, inclusive facilitation, and strategic communications. We have worked in partnership with non- and for-profits, academia, startups, and at-risk communities to identify needs, define goals, and develop strategies to drive change. Our projects have contributed to counteracting sexual exploitation, domestic violence, and racism, and have helped close gaps in health disparities.
Rachel Clad
Co-founder, Managing Partner
Co-founder, Managing Partner