This work starts with you.

You’re the one out there building something meaningful—fueling a mission that matters. You’re spinning vision into action, navigating grants, budgets, boards, and burnout. You’re doing the hard, beautiful work of leading a nonprofit in service of the arts, the environment, or a community you deeply care about.

At Bernadette Mack, LLC, we’re here to make that work work better for you.

You don’t need more pressure—you need a partner.
That’s where I come in.

I’m Bernadette, and I’ve walked in your shoes. With over 20 years in the nonprofit world—including many years as an executive director—I know what it’s like to juggle a hundred tasks and still feel like you're behind. My work now is rooted in helping leaders like you breathe easier, lead smarter, and fall back in love with the reason you started in the first place.

From strategic planning and leadership coaching to simplifying operations and strengthening communications, I’m here to help you do more of what works—and less of what doesn’t.

Outside of consulting, I serve as the Executive Director of Gem Legacy, an organization that’s investing in education, entrepreneurship, and community development in East Africa’s mining communities. It keeps me grounded, challenged, and connected to the global purpose-driven work I love.

Additionally, I’m a Les MillsⓇ—certified fitness instructor, and I teach weekly BodyPumpⓇ and ShapesⓇ classes. Movement has long been my outlet—it recharges me, helps me manage stress, and reminds me of the power of consistency and encouragement. Coaching in the fitness world has taught me a lot about coaching in the professional world: how to motivate, how to meet people where they are, and how to build strength—physically or organizationally—one step at a time.

So no, you’re not alone in this. Whether you’re building a scrappy arts nonprofit or scaling up an environmental initiative, let’s figure it out together—with curiosity, creativity, and a deep respect for the mission you carry.

You’re the hero of this story. I’m just here to make sure you’ve got the right map.