Jody Cornish

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Jody Cornish is a seasoned nonprofit executive and strategy advisor with more than 20 years of experience leading organizations through moments of transition, growth, and turnaround. She began her career at Monitor-Deloitte, Trium Group and Lodestar, working at the intersection of business strategy and social impact, and has since built a national consulting practice advising nonprofits, philanthropies, and intermediaries across education, workforce development, health, and economic mobility.

Over the past four years, Jody has served as an interim and turnaround leader, strengthening operational systems, aligning executive teams, and stabilizing organizations across all core functions—including finance, HR, development, programs, and strategy. Known for her calm, pragmatic leadership and ability to “bring order to complexity,” she helps organizations clarify direction, strengthen sustainability, and build the capabilities needed for their next chapter.

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