FOUNDER & HEAD BRIDGE-BUILDER
TRUST A LEADER WHO HAS DONE THE WORK.
Dan Schiller
Consultant & Coach
Experience. Integrity. Enthusiasm.
For as long as I can remember, people, and creating the conditions that help them to be at their very best, have been my purpose. My life's work has been centered on supporting others in reaching their potential so that as a society we can be at ours.
My approach has been shaped by 20+ years of impact-focused work as a non-profit professional and organizational leader including 15 years in senior leadership as a program leader (6yrs) and executive leader (9yrs).
I've built organizations from the ground, have turned around others that were stagnant, and have created cultures of sustainability, innovation, and growth. I have worked with diverse organizations of all sizes and structures. I've built and led incredibly diverse, talented, and high-performing teams. I've been able to inspire the achievement of seemingly impossible goals...AND I have fumbled and failed along the way, learning and growing from both my successes and my missteps.
I'm a social science and human behavior nerd. I pride myself on being a forever student, always finding time to read, research, listen to experts share their learning, and taking courses at places like Stanford University, the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and IDEO U. I wholeheartedly believe that the best teachers and servant-leaders are life-long learners, and that constant evolution and continuous improvement are key to making contributions over the life-span.
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I'm a father to two incredible daughters with big hearts and big brains who drive me to be better, husband to a strong woman who provides balance, honesty, and partnership, and wrangler of a sweet high-energy pup who keeps me humble and on my toes. I'm always in motion, love the outdoors, and am game to try just about any and all physical activity. I do a lot of talking with my hands, and as a result, I spill things...I spill things a lot...watch your drink when we meet in person.
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I take my work seriously, but I don't take myself too seriously. Life's too short to be wound tight.
Résumé
ACTIONS & EXPERIENCE MATTER
PERSONAL MISSION
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To live and work in ways that promote universal health, socially, physically, mentally and in fulfillment. ​
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MANTRA
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Be kind. Try hard.
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EXPERIENCE
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For nearly two decades I’ve worked for youth, family, and community serving organizations of all sizes, in all phases, and through all major change stages, and have found success in ensuring these organizations have the focus, people, resources, and cultures they need to be successful and sustainable.
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I have lived it! Starting as a line staff member I spent years grinding to give my clients the access, opportunities, and encouragement they wanted, needed, and deserved. In the process of delivering for my clients, I worked my way up through the ranks of organizational leadership, which included serving for 6 years in program leadership roles and 9 years in the role of Executive Director.
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I’ve been responsible for building, rebuilding, and resetting the cornerstones of organzational impact and in cultivating aligned and skilled teams and leaders who effecitvely deliver on mission objectives and ambitous goals. Team members I've been priviledged to develop and work alongside can be found across the city of Milwaukee and the country in senior and executive leadership roles. Seeing these individuals thrive and continue to serve as leaders dedicated to the growth, well-being, and success of others is the achievement I take the greatest pride in.
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Psychology: University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Masters of Social Work (Clinical): University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate. IDEO U.
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Executive Program in Social Entrepreneurship. Stanford University
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Project Management Certificate. UW-Madison Continuing Studies
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Living Leadership, Communication Collaboration & Change. UW-Madison Continuing Studies
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Extensive Diversity Equity and Inclusion education, training, and coaching
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