About Us

We are focused, driven, and value-oriented.

Our experienced consultants are committed to helping organizations realize their visions and maximize their impact. Our core values guide the work we do so we can help make communities great places to work and live.

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Our Story

Co-founders Amy McFeely and Sara Roberts share the story, values, and purpose behind Category One Consulting and what it means to help organizations become a category of one.

Team

Meet Your Consultants

Amy McFeely, PhD, Co-Founder of Category One Consulting
Sara Roberts, PhD, Co-Founder of Category One Consulting
Chris Fitch, MS, Organizational Consultant for Category One Consulting
Clayton Juarez, PhD, Organizational Consultant for Category One Consulting
Laura Haile, MS, Organizational Consultant for Category One Consulting
Payge Japp, MA, Organizational Consultant for Category One Consulting
Sanaa Kripal, MA, Organizational Consultant for Category One Consulting
Shannon Winter, BS, Brand Design Consultant for Category One Consulting

Our Focus

We Are Client & Community Focused

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Mission

We partner with organizations to help realize their visions and maximize their impact.

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Vision

We strive to be an organization that helps make communities great places to work and live.

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Purpose

We help organizations become so extraordinarily impactful they are in a category of one.

Values

The Philosophy That Guides Our Work

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Impact Oriented 

We believe in transformational change and strive to be a positive force in our community. 

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Integrity Driven 

We aim to exceed expectations and always act with respect, objectivity, and accountability. 

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People Focused 

We go above and beyond to fulfill the needs of our clients and the people they serve. 

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Data Informed

We ground our work in research, analytics, and evidence-based practices to maximize impact.

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Equity Centered

We seek to elevate marginalized voices and promote equitable rights and opportunity for all.