The CL Strategic Team
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Founder & Principal Consultant
Chris Langeler
A seasoned nonprofit leader, Chris is dedicated to advancing racial, social, environmental, and economic justice. With expertise in facilitation, change management, fundraising, public speaking, and strategic planning, Chris excels in elevating organizational capacity. He loves spending time in nature, doing hot yoga, playing music, and getting lost in a book with a cup of tea in-hand.
Operations Support
Layla Al-Jamal Judkins
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As an experienced Development & Communications Professional, Layla has a proven track record in both the nonprofit and private sectors. Her skills span Arabic language proficiency, leadership, event planning, communications, and data analysis. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Seattle University, where she focused on honing my nonprofit management skills. She is deeply committed to advancing social, economic, and racial justice through her work.
Manager of Capacity Building
Autumm Coles
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Autumm is driven by a deep commitment to breaking down the barriers that make it hard for communities to grow and build lasting wealth. With a background in sociology, she believes that real change happens when communities and local organizations are strong and well-supported.
Drawing on over a decade of operational leadership, from Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff, Autumm helps organizations translate high-level vision into the strategic systems they need to elevate their capacity and create lasting impact.
A creator at heart, her greatest love is crafting, whether she’s fixing up old furniture, designing rooms, or styling events. She enjoys diving headfirst into whatever new hobby captures her curiosity for the moment.
Grants Manager
David Gates
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David lives in Kenmore and is enthusiastic about working with nonprofits throughout Washington. He’s particularly passionate about programs that focus on housing, public education, and environmental issues. He holds an M.Ed. and has been working directly with nonprofits throughout the country since 2021. He spends his free time enjoying the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and camping.
Services Associate
Amanda Pile
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Amanda, a Washington native, resides in Kitsap County and boasts a rich background in nonprofit work, particularly in mental and behavioral health. Starting with direct service, she progressively transitioned into administrative roles and specialized in data and analytics. Amanda holds a Master's degree in Communications, focusing on qualitative research, equipping her to help organizations maximize their resources effectively. Amanda enjoys cooking, gardening, and cycling with her partner outside of her professional life.
Strategic Operations Specialist
Aliza Saraco-Polner
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Aliza brings over a decade of experience working in operations, human resources, and financial management for non-profit organizations and small businesses. She has worked in nonprofit leadership, currently serving as a board member for two organizations based on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. She hails from a left-brain/right-brain background and has devoted a considerable amount of her time to merging her joy for mathematics with her passion for creative arts and food. In her professional life, this can manifest as helping organizations develop complex and values-driven systems that support strategic decision-making. In her personal life, this includes cooking ambitious, elaborate, and circular meals for her favorite holiday, Pi Day.
Design & Mission Support
Dani Gahl
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Dani has years of experience in education, youth development, marketing, and nonprofit leadership. Her specialty is filling needs gaps, with a particular emphasis on visual communication. Her design work is coupled with a strong research component and utilizes data-backed methods for optimum engagement.