About

Our Mission

With over fifty years of collective experience, our shared mission is to support organizations that are driven by purpose. We are deeply committed to leveraging our expertise and passions to tackle challenges and establish the essential frameworks that will sustain the impactful changes we aspire to create.

Shima Arab, Partner

Shima has nearly 20 years of experience in research, strategy development, and execution. She began her career in the Department of Cardiology at Boston Children’s Hospital, where she became a published clinical scientist in the field of cardiac regeneration. After graduate studies, she worked at McKinsey & Company advising pharmaceutical and medical device clients on asset and growth strategy, parlaying that experience into corporate and business unit strategy at Highmark Health, an integrated delivery and financing healthcare system, where she led the strategy team of a rapidly growing business unit in her final role. Since her shift back to consulting, she has worked with a variety of clients, including Native American Communities, pharmaceutical clients, and education institutions. She also serves as a board member at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. Her passions include people development, service, and learning.

Steve Olkewicz, Partner

Steve has 35 years of professional management experience and has spent the last 20 years advising clients on strategic planning and performance management practices. With a focus strategy execution, he has helped organizations deliver outstanding value to their constituents and stakeholders.

Steve spent the first 12 years of his career learning management practices and honing his leadership skills in hands-on environments including management roles at QVC. Steve transitioned to consulting and has focused on advising organizations on strategic planning and performance management with a focus on aligning organizational resources and developing sustainable strategies to achieve long-term goals.

Steve has worked extensively in both the private and public sectors where he has advised senior executives and facilitated workshops in performance management methodologies. In this capacity, he has worked with organizations including NATO, US Coast Guard, Department of Veterans Affairs, Pfizer, Inc, Miami-Dade County, and Kaiser Permanente. In the local/state government area, Steve led engagements with Miami-Dade County, Gila River Indian Community, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, the Durham Housing Authority, and the Florida Department of Health. He is passionate about serving communities and providing value for clients.