Aligning People, Purpose, and Performance

We help mission-driven organizations design equitable, people-first strategies that drive clarity, culture, and long-term success.

"Together, we have achieved success in taking care of your mental health. Our rates speak for themselves."

About Our Philosophy

We help organizations turn their values into action.

From restructuring organizations to reimagining HR systems, we bring clarity and compassion to complex people challenges. Our approach blends cross-sector insight with deep care for culture—so your team can grow and thrive with purpose.

People Strategy & Design

HR Team Coaching

Executive & DEI-Focused Search

Fractional Leadership

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How We Help You Lead Boldly

Customized solutions to build cultures where people thrive

People Strategy & Org Design

Align roles, structure, and strategy for impact.

Fractional Chief People Officer

Leadership without full-time headcount pressure.

HR Team Coaching & Development

Build internal capacity and modernize HR functions.

Inclusive Talent Acquisition

Design equitable hiring systems and executive search.

We believe that transformation happens when intention meets action. That’s why we partner with you in three flexible ways:

Our Approach

Your Vision. Our Strategy. Shared Results.

Leslie Jacobs - Founder

"Working with Christiana was a game-changer for our Executive Director search at Belltower. She brought a deep understanding of talent strategy, a thoughtful and inclusive approach to sourcing, and an ability to engage candidates with both empathy and precision. Thanks to her partnership, we hired an outstanding ED within 90 days who has now been with us for over three years—and counting. Christiana is a trusted thought partner who delivers with excellence"

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Avione Pichon-Brown, Former Chief External Affairs Officer of NOLA Public Schools

"Christiana took the lead in helping us organize a critical initiative to honor our best teachers citywide. Our school district had recently emerged from state takeover, and the transfer of this celebration was symbolic of the return of locally controlled schools. WE HAD TO GET IT RIGHT! Christiana guided us through not only the logistics but also the vision, and helped us steer clear of political pitfalls. The event was a huge success, bolstering community support for NOLA Public Schools. We literally couldn't have done it without her"

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Transformation in Action

We help organizations close the gap between what they say they believe and how they support their people. Let’s co-create a people-first strategy that drives retention, trust, and long-term success.

Past Clients

Let’s Build a Stronger Culture, Together

Ready to turn your people strategy into your greatest advantage?

Let’s Build a Stronger Culture, Together

Ready to turn your people strategy into your greatest advantage? Let’s talk.

About us

VanGuardian Consulting is a people strategy firm helping mission-driven organizations align their values with action. Led by Christiana Newsome, SHRM-SCP, we specialize in organizational design, HR leadership, and equitable talent solutions that drive culture and performance.

We partner with leaders to build inclusive workplaces where people thrive—and purpose drives results.