Mary Hiland, Ph.D. is an organizational consultant whose mission is to support, sustain, and
strengthen effective leadership in nonprofit organizations. Her consulting practice focuses on
nonprofit leadership development, effective governance, strategic planning, and organizational
development. She has over thirty years experience in the nonprofit sector – twenty as an
executive; she has managed all aspects of nonprofit operations. As an executive she led two
nonprofit mergers and in her consulting practice has facilitated the strategic restructuring work
of many nonprofits. Her executive experience includes being the CEO for one of the largest
mental health nonprofits in the Bay Area—an agency with over 500 staff and a budget of $25
million. Mary has served on boards of directors. She has presented at numerous conferences,
conducts workshops on effective governance and leadership, and has taught nonprofit
management at San Jose State University. Mary is an executive coach for new and experienced
nonprofit executives and board leaders.
Mary is a researcher and author. She has a Ph.D. in human and organizational systems (with a
focus on nonprofit leadership and governance) and three Masters Degrees: in organizational
development, social work, and public administration. She has received numerous honors
including Tribute to Women in Industry, the Women’s Fund 2001 Woman of Achievement
Award, and the Silicon Valley Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award.
| Mary Hiland, Ph.D. |
| WEBSITE: www.hiland-assoc.com |
