We bring decades of experience helping organizations foster trust, clarity, and alignment. Our approach is both human-centered and evidence-based — a combination that uncovers what’s actually happening in your culture and what will make the most difference.
Meet Our Team
As consultants, coaches, organizational leaders, and organization development specialists, we understand the complexity of mission-driven, resource-constrained environments. We’ve been in the trenches, and we know how to uncover what’s really going on, facilitate honest conversations, and help you act where it matters most.
We are approachable, experienced, and committed to helping you align your people, purpose, and performance — in a way that’s both human-centered and effective.
Jess Roberts offers equitable co design expertise, guidance, applied learning, and on‐going support to healthcare organizations, government agencies, non-profits, and communities looking for new ways to approach persistent and complex problems, with an emphasis on creating shared power structures.
Jess is a highly sought-after partner for organizations and governmental agencies that are striving to improve health, wellbeing, and address inequalities through design and innovation.
Jess is a national thought and practice leader in co-design and engaging communities to create more equitable, healthy, and resilient communities, organizations, and governments. He is currently an affiliate of the University of Minnesota Design Center and an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health where he leads the development and delivery of equitable HCD and co design curriculum.
Outside of work, he can be found attending one of his two son’s sporting events, fishing (open water or ice), and being outside with his wife and family.
You can learn even more about him at https://www.by-design.org/
Jess Roberts, Principal & Co-Founder
Ryan Bauers helps leaders and organizations navigate change, strengthen culture, and achieve strategic clarity through practical, human-centered consulting and coaching.
Ryan has been a trusted partner for leaders navigating growth, transformation, and complex challenges. He brings more than 20 years of executive leadership and consulting experience—spanning county government, international development, and community-based organizations in the U.S. and overseas.
Ryan is a seasoned facilitator and organizational health strategist, known for creating honest, human-centered spaces where leaders and teams can align on purpose, solve systemic problems, and build sustainable results. He holds two bachelor’s degrees and an MBA in Organization Development, Leadership & Change Management. He currently serves as an Organization Development Specialist for St. Louis County, leading strategic planning, project management, cultural assessment, and leadership development initiatives.
Outside of work, Ryan can be found snowboarding, surfing, mountain biking, or adventuring outdoors. He also loves spending time with his partner, three kids, and Springer Spaniel “Hiro”, especially when it involves fresh air and wide-open spaces.
You can learn even more about him at www.ryanbauers.com
Ryan Bauers, Principal & Co-Founder
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