Lissa D’Aquanni, Principal
Lissa has more than 20 years of experience in community-focused economic development. She has conducted strategic planning, business planning, project development and management, grant writing, campaign development and implementation, culture shift, rebranding, facilitation, messaging and leadership development for nonprofit organizations, small businesses and micro-enterprises.
Lissa has a BS in Engineering from RPI, an MPA from Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Administration and is completing her Certification in Economic Development. She has the Albany-Colonie Chamber’s Women of Excellence Award as well as the Capital District Business Review’s Forty under Forty Award.
My philosophy: Every organization and business is a living, breathing organism. Instituting practices of creating (and communicating) a shared vision and encouraging continuous learning are critical to their success and sustainability. I enjoy working with organizations to show them how this is possible and guiding them through the process so they can fulfill their missions with greater, positive impact.
Bella & Lucca, Counselors in Residence
Bella & Lucca are sisters that were adopted from a shelter. As puppies, they were both very ill: Bella had parvo and pneumonia; Lucca had pneumonia. They never gave up, though. Both girls recovered fully and live each day with joy, love, and a little mischievousness. They are daily reminders that we’re all better together and every minute is an adventure in the making.
Our Philosophy: There’s no problem we can’t lick.