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Dr. Ahlishia Shipley is a trusted strategist, facilitator, and capacity-building partner for mission-driven organizations working at the intersection of equity, community resilience, and systems change. With over a decade of federal leadership experience, including managing $350 million in grant investments at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, she knows what it takes to move big ideas into action—and sustain impact over time.
Through her firm, Resourced Consulting, Dr. Shipley helps mission-driven companies and organizations strengthen what matters most: their people, their partnerships, and their internal capacity to deliver on their mission. She provides tailored coaching, research-informed training, and strategic facilitation designed to align teams, clarify priorities, and build cultures of connection and effectiveness.
Whether addressing leadership gaps, navigating complex partnerships, or scaling program efforts, Dr. Shipley offers practical, people-first solutions grounded in her experience. Her background as an educator, researcher, and administrator informs her unique ability to translate theory into tools that stick—and strategies that work.
"The work Dr. Shipley and I did together directly improved access to USDA programs for rural families and businesses, which has continued to influence my approach to serving clients in my estate planning practice today. I recommend working with her because she brings both the analytical rigor and the heart needed for transformative work. Dr. Shipley is someone who gets things done while never losing sight of the people she is ultimately serving."
"Dr. Shipley was the program officer for a grant I was awarded. Her goal was always to get to yes on requests we might be making while upholding the guidelines, rules, and laws governing our work— and that meant that we looked forward to our calls and connections rather than dreading them as we would with some program officers. I’m thrilled to know she is moving into the realm of consulting and advising and look forward to engaging her as soon as it makes sense for me in my current role."
"I met Ahlishia for the first time at the Texas Hispanic Farmer and Rancher Conference/Food Summit in McAllen, TX. Her work with NIFA produced meaningful relationships with partners on the ground and was a reflection of her commitment to food security, health and nutrition, community partnerships, and elevating the agency’s profile in state and local communities. She was a joy to connect with, as were her partners at the conference."
"I had the opportunity to work with Ahlishia Shipley during our time at USDA on several farmer-focused and cooperative extension efforts. What always stood out to me was her passion for the work and her deep commitment to the people we served. She has a way of bringing folks together, connecting policy to real-world needs, and keeping community at the center. Ahlishia leads with heart and purpose, and I’d work with her again without hesitation."
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