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The Team
NewStar is led by two principals whose complementary backgrounds bring both
strategic rigor and real world execution experience to every engagement.
Together, they offer a rare blend of organizational development
expertise, philanthropic leadership, and operational credibility.
David Starnes
Principal
David is an organizational development consultant and executive leader with extensive experience
across humanitarian assistance,
international development, education,
and government funded programs.
He has served as Executive Director of complex nonprofit organizations and as a Senior
Humanitarian Advisor in highly sensitive environments across Africa, the Middle East,
and Central Asia.
David brings strength in strategic planning, team effectiveness, and leading organizations through high-stakes transitions. His background allows NewStar to support for profit and nonprofit leaders navigating complexity, risk, and scale—without losing sight of mission, strategy, or people.
dstarnes@newestarllc.net
Katie Newsom
Principal
Katie is a senior nonprofit and organizational development consultant and a professional coach with deep expertise in philanthropic strategy, executive leadership, and institutional change.
She has served as Chief Advancement Officer for a national nonprofit, increasing unrestricted
revenue by 85%, and as a founding Executive Director scaling a regional education organization from startup to a $1.8M annual operation.
Katie brings a practical understanding of how boards, executives, and advancement teams work together—and where alignment often breaks down.
Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of how strategy, culture, and leadership intersect—and how to translate vision into measurable results.
knewsom@newstarllc.net
The NewStar Approach
Our approach is structured, collaborative, and adaptable – designed to meet organizations where they are and guide them and their leaders toward sustainable success.
Step 1. Discover & Align
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A focused consultation to understand your culture, challenges, and long-term goals.
Step 2. Design the Blueprint
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A customized assessment framework tailored to your organization’s specific needs.
Step 3. Listen & Diagnose
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Stakeholder interviews and discovery sessions to surface hidden silos and opportunities.
Step 4. Strategize for Impact
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Clear, actionable recommendations that align leadership, operations, and revenue strategy.
Step 5. Embed & Sustain
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Ongoing executive and team coaching to ensure lasting adoption and high performance.
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