OUR TEAM

Meet the people committed to your strategic planning success.

Dr. Audrey Barbakoff

Library Consultant

Audrey is a highly-experienced strategy consultant to libraries. She's been a public librarian and manager, including a fifty-branch system in Washington state. She has led several strategic planning processes for libraries nationwide and has been recognized by the Library Journal Movers & Shakers, the Freedom to Read Foundation, and the Urban Libraries Council. 

She wrote the book, The 12 Steps to a Community-led Library, and has authored several library articles. As a service leader, she has served on the American Library Association, the ALA Policy Corps, and has chaired multiple library-based committees.

In addition to her MLIS, she holds a doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California. Her dissertation research focused on building capacity for equity, diversity, and inclusion in public libraries through community-led planning.

In addition to partnering with Mission Met, she runs her own consultancy, Co/lab Capacity.

Eric Ryan

Owner and Principal Consultant

Eric is a national leader in the field of strategic planning for nonprofits. He is passionate about the catalytic power that practical and effective strategic planning can have on building a nonprofit’s capacity.

He is the author of Mission Met: Proven Strategic Planning Guidance to Help You Build a Financially Secure and Impactful Nonprofit. He and his team have created an online strategic planning course and he has led hundreds of nonprofit strategic planning facilitations and consulting engagements. 

In addition to his consulting work, he has started one nonprofit, been an executive director, and served on several boards as both treasurer and board chair. 

A graduate of UC Berkeley, he lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wonderful wife, and two hilarious kids. He coaches little league baseball and loves to camp and hike with his family.

Erin Sykes

Strategic Planning Consultant

In her 15 years of nonprofit and consulting experience, one of Erin’s favorite jobs has been supporting communities and stakeholders to create and execute plans to bring them closer to their community goals.

She finalized and gained widespread support for Ohio University’s first-ever Sustainability Plan, guided over 200 stakeholders in the creation and execution of the Athens Hocking Zero Waste Action Plan, and led the development of Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital’s Sustainability plan, which is now a model that the Ohio Health system is adopting. She has led numerous strategic planning engagements with Mission Met.

Erin’s non-profit experience includes two years with City Year’s Young Heroes Program, four years with Ohio University’s Office of Sustainability, and eight years with Rural Action’s Zero Waste Program. She is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and Ohio University with a BA in nonfiction writing, creative writing, German and women studies, and a MA in cultural studies in education with a sustainability certificate.

Erin lives in Athens, Ohio, with her husband, two kids, and a dog. She loves to run, hike, read, write letters, do crafts and experiments with her kids, and cook.

irma zoepf

Senior Consultant and DEI Specialist

Irma Zoepf advances equity through strategy, cross-sector collaboration, and community leadership. She works with nonprofit and social impact leaders to strengthen organizational culture, align strategy with values, and build systems that expand opportunity, particularly for historically underrepresented communities. Irma is bilingual and regularly partners with diverse and minority communities across sectors.

She is the founder of The Z Bridge, where she supports mission-driven organizations in building inclusive leadership practices and sustainable systems. Her work integrates strategic planning, cultural alignment, and operational effectiveness. Irma serves as Chief Operating Officer of Thrive Alliance, leading cross-sector initiatives that strengthen the nonprofit ecosystem in San Mateo County. She brings more than 20 years of experience working with nonprofit, government, and social impact leaders and has served on several nonprofit boards. She also serves on the San Mateo County Commission on the Status of Women, advancing policies and practices that expand opportunity for women and girls.

Irma holds an MBA in Business Strategy and certifications in Lean/Six Sigma, Coaching, and Compassion Training. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, two children, and their dog, and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. 

Marsha Maloof

Senior Consultant

Marsha has over two decades of experience in the fields of municipal and nonprofit management. She is a skilled communicator, facilitator, educator, and certified mediator.

Having a deep understanding of how equity and inclusion provide sustainable outcomes, she is a proven expert in developing strategies for broad stakeholder engagement that result in grounded and implementable recommendations. 

Marsha is a committed community advocate with a long history of community service. Upon moving to San Francisco over 20 years ago, she joined the Bayview Hill Neighborhood Association and became President. She is a NERT trained volunteer, a member of San Francisco’s Disaster Corps and is an active board member of the San Francisco Conservation Corps. In addition, she has served as an adjudicator with the San Francisco District Attorney’s Neighborhood Courts program since 2009 and serves on various committees at her church, Jones Memorial United Methodist.

Marsha wrote the Foreword to Eric’s strategic planning book.

Megan Drapcho

Graphic Designer

Megan leads the creation of our graphically-designed strategic plans. She also helps to document workflows and manage projects.

She holds degrees in English and information science and applies that education to her work in communication and project management. In general, she likes organizing all the information. She worked in higher education for more than 10 years and discovered an interest in the nonprofit sector while working with community-based organizations.

Megan lives in Northeast Ohio with her husband, two kids, and a dog. She is an extroverted introvert and has an unusual love for the Olympics.

Myk Reyes

Chief of Staff

Myk serves as the Chief of Staff of Mission Met's founding partners. He ensures they receive exceptional support in email management, scheduling, document preparation, and all other administrative tasks. As such, he firmly believes proper planning is the cornerstone of success.

Before joining Mission Met, he was a Civil Engineer. Having honed his skills in various construction projects, he understands the importance of laying a foundation both on the field and in the office.

Myk is also a dedicated mental health warrior, supporting a close-knit group battling mental health challenges. This allows him to give back to the community that supported him.

He also cherishes moments of silence, enjoys camping in the mountains, or reading a book while sipping coffee at home. He's a loving father to his daughter with whom he shares many of these treasured moments.

Niya Nicholson

Senior Consultant

Niya Nicholson is a celebrated leader dedicated to championing opportunity access, building impactful businesses, and advancing creative careers. A Harlem native and Vassar graduate, Niya’s mission is to propel visionary creatives and institutions toward their next level of impact. As the founding Executive Director of MOVE|NYC|, she has spent a decade scaling the organization into a renowned civic arts nonprofit recognized for “Changing the Face of Dance.” This commitment to equity and excellence continues through NOWNEXT by NN, her consultancy where she equips artists and organizations with the strategic resources and operational roadmaps necessary to deepen their purpose and expand their possibilities. Recently named a 2025 Nonprofit Power Player by Politics NY and amNY, Niya’s leadership is widely recognized by premier institutions, including the American Express, OneCause, Dance/USA, Dance/NYC, International Association of Blacks in Dance, and New York Foundation for the Arts.

Niya’s career began in leadership roles with premier dance organizations. Niya served as Development Manager at Gibney Dance, where she was part of a 3-person team that led a successful $1M+ capital campaign resulting in 6 new high-tech studios and the first-ever elevator at 280 Broadway, and as the Director of Development at the José Limón Dance Foundation. Before the launch of MOVE|NYC| in 2015, Niya was the organization’s sole volunteer administrator and was promoted to founding Executive Director in 2023, expanding its operating budget from $25K to $1.7M and its programmatic reach to D.C. and Scotland. MOVE|NYC| celebrated its 10th Anniversary milestone in 2025, marking Niya’s tenth year (and counting) with the organization.

Niya has a longstanding relationship with Dance/NYC, including being an inaugural member of the Symposium Programming Committee and Ad Hoc Committee on Sexual Harassment. She was Co-Chair of the 2017–18 Dance/NYC Junior Committee, where she co-founded a Mentorship Program and implemented anti-racism training. Niya has contributed to Dance/NYC’s Symposiums as a featured speaker and a two-time SMART Bar Consultant. In 2024, Niya served as the Program Consultant for Dance/NYC’s 4th iteration of the Dance Advancement Fund, where she supported the program’s development and led webinars and one-on-one technical assistance for applicants, awarding nearly 30 grants to dance-making organizations and groups. In 2025-26, Niya returned to Dance/NYC as a Grantmaking Consultant and as Program Consultant for their 5th iteration of the Dance Advancement Fund. Additional grantmaking experience includes the New York State Council on the Arts and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.

Paul Lamb

Senior Consultant

Paul is a consultant and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology, and public policy.

In addition to building numerous nonprofits and social enterprises he has helped over 35 nonprofits, foundations, and companies achieve their social impact goals.

Paul is passionate about social change, and his mission is to be a catalyst to help others do good in the world in small and big ways.

He currently lives in Vallejo, California with his lovely wife, two teenage daughters, and a sneaky cat.

Scott winter

Senior Consultant

Scott Winter is a consultant and executive coach with over 40 years of expertise in leadership training, organizational development, and strategic facilitation. He has worked with diverse clients in the U.S. and internationally, integrating brain-based research to design innovative training and facilitation methods tailored to each client’s needs.

Scott has crafted and facilitated numerous training programs and strategic initiatives for corporations, governments, communities, nonprofits, and schools across Russia, Taiwan, Portugal, Japan, Australia, and the U.S. His clients represent pharmaceuticals, education, healthcare, agri-business, telecom, food and beverage, military, sports, and technology.

In facilitation, Scott uses tailored methods that encourage leaders and teams to see planning as a continuous growth process rather than a one-time event, fostering alignment and accountability. Working closely with clients to design retreats and meetings, Scott ensures effective decision-making, actionable plans, and measurable progress.

Driven by a passion for helping leaders and teams develop practical solutions to complex challenges, Scott has a proven record of enhancing clarity and enabling organizations to create results-driven plans. His dedication and extensive experience make him a trusted partner to his clients.

Tim Adams

Senior Consultant

Tim brings over 25 years of a practical and engaging approach to helping nonprofits align mission with measurable results. He is passionate about strengthening the nonprofit sector through collaboration, education, and leadership development.

Tim currently serves on the Idaho Community Foundation Board, the LegacyWorks Group Board, and is the past Chair of the Idaho Nonprofit Center Board. He is also a founding board member of Idaho Walk Bike Alliance and Mountain Bike the Tetons. He is the former executive director of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley.

He has facilitated dozens of workshops across Idaho on topics ranging from board governance and strategic planning to youth philanthropy and grant writing.

He is the principal owner of Tim Adams Consulting LLC and collaborates with Mission Met on Idaho-based strategic planning efforts.

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