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.

800+
Clients Served
22
Years of Impact
$1B+
Funds Raised

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:

trusted by those you trust
The Carying Place
Women's Impact Fund
Feed NC
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne
Boys and Girls Club
Orange County Rape Crisis Center
Housing Assistance Corporation
Leadership North Carolina
Sullenberger Aviation Museum
Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Voices Together
TheGifted Arts
Durham Arts Council
Warm NC
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Chief Cares
Urban Ministries of Wake County
The ARC of North Carolina
Care Ring
Ascend Nonprofit Solutions
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
Tanya Varanelli
Advisor
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
Emily Adams
Advisor
Sarah Arnett
Advisor
Jean Bock
Advisor
Beth Briggs
Advisor
Margaret Brunson
Advisor
Barbara Coury
Advisor
John Coggin
Advisor
Christine Davis
Advisor
Carson Dean
Advisor
Jeff Hensley
Advisor
Mary Humphrey
Advisor
Darryl K. Lester
Advisor
Erica Madden
Advisor
Dana Mangum
Advisor
Nicholé Morgan
Advisor
Kathy Ridge
Advisor
Melvin J. Scales
Advisor
Michael Seaman
Advisor
Leslie Starsoneck
Advisor
Let's talk

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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!

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