We combine expertise with a powerful process.

Rena Dulberg, Principal

SIGNATURE LINE: “TRUST THE PROCESS.”

Before starting BOOSH, I enjoyed a robust career in nonprofit leadership and social enterprise. After getting my masters degree, I spent nearly a decade in higher education—where I honed my expertise in leadership, organizational operations, and program management—and later applied my skills in international development and the world of start-up accelerators.

In the middle of that 20-year career I came across the methodology of “human-centered design” and realized its power. I suddenly knew what I really wanted to do: leverage the powerful combination of empathy and insights to help mission-driven leaders make their organizations more impactful.

In 2017 I earned my certification as a Design Thinking facilitator from the Stanford D. School, and soon-after, BOOSH was born. I have since been applying human-centered design tools as a coach and consultant to help leaders of mission-driven organizations rise above their complex challenges, create strategy to tackle goals and gain confidence in the process.

I am an active listener and a natural systems thinker. I also believe in continuing my own professional journey while helping others, which is why I’ve now successfully completed many courses from IDEO U in everything from strategy to innovation to systems thinking to change management. I put these tools to work at BOOSH every single day with top-tier leaders, executive directors and boards from a diverse array of mission-driven organizations. I am so grateful for the opportunity to combine my natural skill set and my professional training to help key leaders and their organizations move from stuck to strategy.

Although I’m the principal consultant for all BOOSH clients, I adore collaborating with Sonia on many of them; she brings amazing perspective and makes me better.

 

 

Sonia Dobinsky, Consultant

SIGNATURE LINE: “I HAVE A METAPHOR FOR THAT”

 

I am a seasoned non-profit leader and owner of Sonia Dobinsky Coaching + Consulting, focusing on supporting internal stakeholders and enhancing organizational operations (www.soniadobinsky.com). With over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, I have led various initiatives, specializing in strategic planning, community engagement, program development and human resource management. Notably, I served as Vice President of Community Engagement at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and as Executive Director of the Central Agency for Jewish Education. In addition, I am a CTI-trained coach and certified professional career coach.

I moved to Colorado in 2017. In addition to running my own business, I work closely with Rena and her clients at BOOSH to ensure leaders understand and plan for how to integrate BOOSH’s insights and recommendations into their organizational structure and unique dynamics. Together we are at our best!

Our Core Values

  • Curiosity — asking bold and perceptive questions to unlock insights

  • Empathy — listening deeply to stakeholder experiences

  • Partnership — working alongside, not above you

  • Flexibility — adapting with agility to what is needed

  • Professionalism — kind, practical & impact-focused

“BOOSH’s team members are thoughtful, insightful & provide strong expertise and creative approaches to the Human Centered Design process.”

“Rena is a professional through and through. She was agile, respectful—even with skeptics—and worked independently while keeping us in the loop.”

“Sonia’s experience as a nonprofit executive and Rena’s passion for human centred strategy are a powerful combination. Together they’re the dream team.”