
Armstrong McGuire & PMA
Nonprofit Leadership Only Stronger
We are uniting two powerhouse teams with one goal:
To unlock deeper impact for nonprofit leaders and the communities they serve.
By combining PMA’s proven leadership development programs with Armstrong McGuire’s deep experience in talent acquisition, interim executive management, organizational strategy and fundraising, we are offering a full suite of services designed to help you and your nonprofit lead with confidence.
Whether you are growing as a leader, strengthening your organization or exploring what's next, you now have access to programs, expertise and community to support your journey.
Strengthening Individual Leaders
Two trusted partners have come together to create a central hub for nonprofit leadership development and career growth, designed to support leaders at every stage of your journey. With one integrated partner, you can now build leadership capacity, strengthen your organization, and take the next step in your career, without navigating it alone. For nonprofit leaders looking to enhance their skillsets and advance their careers professional development just got stronger and easier to access through one stop.
New and expanded programming for 2026 will include:
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Our Team
Meet Our Team and Find a Kindred Spirit.
Our experienced advisors have held roles that span the nonprofit spectrum—so we understand what it's like to be in your shoes.
Leadership
Bert Armstrong
Co-Founder & Principal
Shannon Williams
Managing Partner
Nevin Daryani
Senior Director of Operations
Julie Campbell
Senior Director of Partnership Engagement
Patton McDowell
Senior Director of Leadership Initiatives
Staci Barfield
Senior Director of Consulting Excellence
Operational Team
Melanie Daryani
Advisor Support & Project Specialist
Sara Littlejohn
Finance and Administrative Manager
Zach Perry
Business Development Coordinator
Joy Zuniga
Administrative Assistant for Leadership Initiatives
Senior Advisors
April Anthony
Senior Advisor
Becky Bumgardner
Senior Advisor
Todd Brantley
Senior Advisor
Shaleiah Fox
Senior Advisor
Mickey Holt
Senior Advisor
Nicole Lindley
Senior Advisor
David Middleton
Senior Advisor
Mendi Nieters
Senior Advisor
Karen Parker
Senior Advisor
Hannah Randall
Senior Advisor
Stephen L. Smith
Senior Advisor
Katie Weeks
Senior Advisor and Interim Management Coordinator
Samantha Wright
Senior Advisor
Advisors
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Curious about how we might work together or want to start a conversation? Get in touch and will will explore together!