Meet the Stormcells Consultants
Our consultants help nonprofits and mission-driven organizations unlock creativity, solve complex challenges, and amplify the impact of the work they care about most.
JAMES HOPPER
Project Management ProfessionalRead Bio
James Hopper is an Execution Architect who helps organizations move from constant friction to predictable momentum. For more than two decades, he's been brought in when capable teams are stuck, when the work matters, progress keeps slipping, and leaders can't get a clear answer on why. James steps into those moments, slows things down just enough to understand what's really happening, and rebuilds the systems that let people do their best work again. His career has spanned utilities, financial services, SaaS, and mission-driven organizations, but the work has always been the same: restoring clarity and momentum in complex environments. He's held P&L responsibility for multi-state operations, built operational excellence functions from scratch, and served as Chief of Staff for a venture-stage product inside a Fortune 50. The pattern is consistent: when execution drifts, James gets called to fix it. What people often don't see is what shaped that approach. James didn't grow up in corporate settings. He learned leadership in the field, managing crews in high-pressure environments where messy realities and human complexity were part of daily life. That experience taught him that people don't need perfection. They need honesty, support, and someone who can help them make sense of the noise. He carries that forward today, especially when working with emerging leaders who are growing faster than the systems around them. After leaving Fidelity, he built a wellness platform for patients and caregivers navigating a rare neurological disorder. That work continues today alongside his consulting practice. At his core, James believes good systems should make life easier for people, not harder. His goal is simple: steady the ship, help teams move forward with clarity and confidence, and leave leaders stronger than when he arrived. |
AMYRE DENNIS
Organizational ChangeREAD BIO
Amyre Dennis is a globally-minded consultant specializing in project management, organizational change, and international engagement. With a Master’s in Organizational Change Leadership and extensive experience managing cross-cultural programs, she helps institutions and teams build systems that are both efficient and human-centered. Amyre has led international partnerships, streamlined operations across continents, and strengthened collaboration between global teams. Her approach combines strategic vision with cultural intelligence, helping organizations translate ideas into measurable impact. Driven by curiosity and connection, Amyre thrives on guiding people and systems through transformation while fostering genuine global collaboration. |
JILL SIEKMAN
Library Technical Servicesread bio
Jill brings extensive experience across public libraries of all sizes, specializing in strengthening collections, optimizing workflows, and creating patron-centered spaces that reflect each community’s needs. With a professional background spanning collection development, technical services, youth services, and cataloging, Jill approaches every project with a holistic understanding of how materials move from selection to the hands of readers. Jill offers consulting services in:
Jill focuses on practical, sustainable solutions tailored to each library’s space, staffing, and patrons—helping libraries reimagine their collections and workflows in ways that enhance both staff efficiency and the user experience. |