who we are
Innovative Change Consulting Group, LLC (ICCG) is a woman-owned consulting firm founded by Chelesa S. Holden, LMSW, a social worker, higher education professional, executive nonprofit leader, and researcher committed to advancing social justice and institutional effectiveness.
Over the past seven years, ICCG has grown from a small consulting practice into a trusted partner for:
Nonprofit organizations
Higher education institutions
Academic associations & professional networks
Community-based and grassroots organizations
Advocacy coalitions
Foundations & philanthropic partners
Our work is grounded in a powerful intersection of research, social work, higher education, organizational leadership, and real-world nonprofit experience, allowing ICCG to deliver strategies that are both visionary and practical.
Our Approach
ICCG employs a holistic, research-informed, equity-centered consulting model that integrates:
Organizational assessment & capacity diagnositics
Data-driven strategic planning
Collaboration facilitation
Training & workforce development
Impact measurement & reporting
Community-engaged and participatory practices
Every solution is customized. Every strategy is actionable. Every outcome is measurable.