Testimonials

Lena is an insightful, collaborative, and goal oriented leader. She can see the big picture, uncover shared goals and areas of disagreement, and shape a strategy and project plan that helps teams get and stay on track. She skillfully holds the tension between people-driven and data-driven processes, and helps everyone develop a shared understanding. She is passionate about helping her clients shine in service to the public good.

- Jenn Steinfeld, former Director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, National League of Cities

If I could work with Lena every day, I'd be better for it. Lena is the kind of person who follows through and gets things done. She can strategize and organize her way through chaos. I felt so lucky to have her skillset on my side.

- Mary Alice Scott, former Executive Director, Portland Buy Local

I had the opportunity to work with Lena for a few years as part of a series of Smart City outcomes in Portland. Lena deftly managed a large-scale, multifaceted contract resulting in major improvements to the City's transportation system. As a result, Portland now has a large installation base of third-generation adaptive transportation control devices, high-speed communications, cutting-edge pedestrian detection systems, and significant built-in potential for transportation data collection and analysis. Lena was always responsive, excited about new ideas, and made those ideas a reality.

- Jeremiah Bartlett, PE, PTOE, IMSA II, Transportation Systems Engineer, City of Portland, Maine

Lena is a very talented, qualified, and hard-working professional. In every piece of work we tackled together, whether strategic or tactical, she brought invaluable insights, experience, and determination that ultimately pushed the edge of what was possible and got remarkable work done. I am very grateful to have had the chance to work with her and learn from her.

- Hanna Pickering, Director of Information Technology, City of Portland, Maine