Galen always made my job easier with her high level of preparation, deeply thought-out options in response to difficult situations, and effective facilitation of group decisions.
Ellis Planning Associates Inc.
Ellis Planning Associates Inc. is an established team of strategic planning, community health, evaluation, program development, and training consultants, specializing in building the capacities of organizations and individuals in the public, non-profit, philanthropic, and small business sectors. We have offices in Nevada County, Sacramento, and the Bay Area.
We believe in a highly personal and engaged approach, led by our principal consultant, Galen Ellis, MPH. With over 30 years of experience helping organizations thrive, Galen works closely on each project, limiting the number of consultancies we work on at one time so that yours is in the forefront of our attention. Questions are answered quickly, and scheduling is as flexible as possible.
Our services are tailored to the specific needs of our clients and we encourage high levels of input and participation from program staff and community stakeholders. We offer tools and approaches that simplify involvement and collaboration.
Core Values
QUALITY
We act with integrity and strive for excellence in all our interactions and work products. Our principal consultant works closely on each project, limiting the number of consultancies we work on at one time so that each one is in the forefront of our attention.
BALANCE
We maintain healthy boundaries that promote personal, professional and organizational sustainability.
TEAMWORK
We value synergy and creativity resulting form internal and external collaboration.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We foster connections that respect and strengthen communities and promote social justice and civic responsibility.
AUTHENTICITY AND CREATIVITY
We engage in what we love; our work is an expression of our deepest creative impulses.
RECOGNIZING AND TAPPING STRENGTHS
Recognizing that we are more than what we often perceive ourselves to be, we find ways to unleash the full potential of our clients, our colleagues, and ourselves.
COURAGE AND HUMILITY
We are bold in our commitment to growth and expansion, while acknowledging our vulnerabilities and our interdependence with others.
COMPASSION AND HUMOR
We act with patience, humor, acceptance, and compassion, both internally and externally.