Faculty

At Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission to empower and strengthen the nonprofit sector wouldn’t be possible without the incredible individuals and organizations we partner with along the way.

This page highlights the network of professionals, consultants, and organizations who share their expertise and resources to support our programs and initiatives. Together, we create opportunities to educate, inspire, and elevate nonprofit leaders and their teams.

Who We Work With

  • Nonprofit Consultants
    From strategic planning and fundraising to board development and communications, these experts bring invaluable insights and tools to help nonprofits thrive.
  • Educators & Trainers
    Skilled professionals guide our workshops and webinars, offering practical knowledge on topics such as grant writing, financial management, and volunteer engagement.
  • Advocacy Leaders
    Advocacy is essential to amplifying the voices of nonprofits. We partner with advocates who help organizations navigate policy changes and champion their missions.
  • Community Collaborators
    Local businesses, civic leaders, and other nonprofit organizations join forces with us to build networks, share resources, and foster a thriving nonprofit ecosystem.

Why These Partnerships Matter

By working with trusted experts, we ensure that our member organizations receive the highest quality support and education. These partnerships:

  • Enhance the scope and depth of our programs.
  • Foster innovation and efficiency within the nonprofit sector.
  • Build a strong, interconnected network of professionals dedicated to making a difference.

Pure Momentum Consulting

Dr. Lydia has more than 15 years of wisdom from walking alongside organizations and individuals on their pathways to success, through her breadth of experience in the education, non-profit, and business sectors.  She has served on the Board of Directors for World Hope International (2018- 2020), in addition to holding other administrative and leadership roles in several nonprofit agencies.  Along with being a paid speaker and trainer, Dr. Lydia is also the author of the Organizational Poverty Series.

Her dynamic experiences combined with her achievements as a Certified Business Coach & Certified Employee Performance Coach empower her to facilitate sustainable change for individuals and organizations.  Dr. Lydia has a BA in English and Psychology from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO, her MA in Education (Instructional Leadership), and her Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, from Argosy University.

Shaké Sulikyan Consulting

Shaké Sulikyan (she/her) is a nationally recognized nonprofit executive and changemaker. She’s dedicated her life to making the world a better place. Shaké has over two decades of experience in aligning talent and resources to drive large-scale initiatives, build fruitful relationships, and reach record-breaking goals. Her nonprofit career includes leadership roles in healthcare, academic medicine, higher education, social service and nonprofit organizations throughout the United States. She has been a Tri-Valley resident since 2014 and served as President and Executive Director of ValleyCare Charitable Foundation for 5.5 years. In January 2022, she launched her consultancy which focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations and their teams, as well as advancing women in the workplace. She also serves as Senior Advisor and Executive Search Consultant with Boyden, where she’s helped build their social impact/nonprofit practice in the U.S. and has placed over 30 executives into various nonprofit organizations, including CEOs, CFOs, CDOs, and more. She moved to the U.S. at the age of 12 and currently lives in Livermore, CA with her husband and young teenage son.  

Join Us
Are you a nonprofit professional, consultant, or organization interested in partnering with TVNPA? We’re always looking to expand our network of collaborators. Let’s work together to empower nonprofits and build stronger communities. Contact us at info@tvnpa.org.