Consulting Tailored for You

The Resonance is a boutique consulting firm. We assess your organization’s distinct needs and goals, then match you with a consultant who will work with you to help your organization thrive.

grow healthy

we are
the resonance

We help organizations achieve healthy, sustainable growth

Our team has decades of combined experience empowering organizations of all sizes to grow, navigate change, tackle complex problems and revitalize their sense of vision and purpose. We offer research-backed yet highly practical strategies focused on real-world application and measurable outcomes.

From conflict resolution and crisis management to strategic planning, stewardship training and revamping stagnated systems, our collaborative approach and commitment to the highest ethical standards set us apart. Partner with us and watch The Resonance Effect take hold across every area of your organization.

We’re a woman AND GENDER EXPANSIVE-owned consulting firm that believes in strength from the margins

GROWTH SHOULD BE HEALTHY

GROWTH SHOULD BE HEALTHY

Meet the Team

  • Tamice Spencer helms

    PARTNER

    Tamice Spencer-Helms is a published author, speaker, and theologian based in Richmond, Virginia. After 16 years of full-time ministry, she founded Sub: Culture Incorporated, a nonprofit that provides holistic support and crisis relief for Black College Students.

  • Miche van essen

    SENIOR PARTNER

    Dr. Miche van Essen is an Asian, Jewish and Transgender intersectional theologian based in Richmond, Virginia. She is specialized in Higher Ed reform and Leadership Development and has a passion to bring her marketplace experience to faith spaces and leaders.

  • RAYANNE Irving

    PARTNER

    Rayanne is a lived experienced consultant for CSEC and Sex Trafficking awareness, an educator and transformative speaker, Bioenergetic Wellness Consultant, Writer/Content Editor, adventurer and everyone's biggest cheerleader. She is also a certified Medic.

  • Jen pool

    SENIOR PARTNER

    With over a decade of experience in non-profits and the anti-trafficking community, Jen is passionate about cultivating trauma-informed advocates for all spaces, especially those in the church.

  • SARAH Swartzendruber

    PARTNER

    Based in Portland Oregon. She is passionate about how kids learn, spiritual development, and empowering kids to ask questions about their faith. She's been writing kids curriculum and hanging out with students as she believes the greatest change and learning comes through our younger generations.

LEADERS ARE MADE, NOT BORN