Certified Women-Owned Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities in Minnesota

A multidisciplinary firm providing senior industry experts in three divisions: Aethel Consulting; Aethel Marketing; and Aethel Logistics. Core to Aethel Consulting is the implementation of environmental management initiatives utilizing our law and policy experts. Within Aethel Marketing, we provide full-stack marketing, influence campaigns, custom websites, behavior design, public awareness, UX/UI, public relations, digital engagement, and social media. Aethel Logistics provides all-in-one logistics services including inter-warehouse shipping to port drayage to sustainable 3PL solutions. Aethel has deep experience in both managing and messaging for ESG, DEI, climate, and environmental law projects. SDVOSB; VOSB; WOSB.

Pollen, LLC is an economic consulting firm specializing in conducting economic research/analysis pertaining to the sustainability of real estate projects, including the development of financial analyses encompassing both capital and operating costs.

RainMaker Coaching LLC delivers expert facilitation, leadership coaching, and organizational change services to federal, nonprofit, and academic institutions. Since 2000, we’ve specialized in leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives that align leadership, manage conflict, and drive strategic transformation. We are recognized for cross-agency collaboration, leadership alignment, and facilitation of high-impact retreats, workshops and planning sessions. RainMaker Coaching is trusted to support mission-driven organizations through critical transitions and collaborative challenges. WOSB certified.

Athena Actuarial Consulting is a boutique actuarial and advisory firm specializing in healthcare, pension, and OPEB consulting. We help organizations move beyond compliance by delivering practical, data-driven solutions that support informed decision-making and long-term sustainability. Athena partners with federal and state agencies, healthcare organizations, employers, and public sector entities to provide actuarial analysis, valuation services, rate development, financial modeling, policy support, and strategic consulting. As a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract holder, we provide federal agencies with streamlined access to actuarial and advisory services.

Iron Post Leadership is a boutique organizational psychology and talent management consulting firm that helps organizations build stronger leaders, healthy cultures, and high-performing teams. We partner with universities, government agencies, nonprofits, and private sector clients to deliver evidence-based solutions that drive measurable results. Our services include employee engagement and climate surveys, leadership and executive assessment, structured hiring systems, competency modeling, executive coaching, team alignment workshops, and customized leadership development programs. We combine rigorous research with practical experience to deliver clear, actionable insights. As a small, woman-owned business, we provide personalized service, agile project management, and tailored solutions aligned to each client’s mission and strategy, emphasizing fairness, defensibility, and long-term performance.