Strategic Leadership Partner
About Us
Transforming Organizations,
Developing Leaders, Driving Impact
Our Mission
Empowering leaders to align strategic management and talent development for enduring impact.
Our Approach
Using an organizational development (OD) approach, we facilitate client-centered processes and identify tailored solutions in partnership with your leaders and managers.
Our Story
Our Expertise
ALIGN consultants bring over 30 years of industry experience with specialized expertise in:
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Comprehensive needs assessment to uncover unique challenges and opportunities
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Leadership development and training to cultivate high-performing teams
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Workplace mentoring and coaching programs that foster talent and resilience
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Strategic planning and implementation for effective organizational change
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Dynamic speaking engagements that inspire and motivate
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Engaging business retreats designed to invigorate and align teams
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Expert process facilitation for productive meetings and events
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Program evaluation and ROI analysis to measure success and optimize outcomes
Jennifer Giancola, PhD
Principal Consultant
Dr. Jennifer Giancola is an accomplished facilitator, speaker, and consultant specializing in strategic planning, occupational stress, workplace mentoring, and leadership and organizational development. With over 30 years of experience, she has collaborated with numerous organizations, healthcare providers, and universities, working with leaders, staff, faculty, and physicians at all levels. Dr. Giancola is dedicated to achieving results by assessing organizational needs and implementing collaborative solutions. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based decision-making and OD, ensuring effective and sustainable outcomes.
As a tenured Professor at Saint Louis University, Dr. Giancola teaches and conducts research in leadership and organizational behavior. She holds a doctorate in psychology with a specialization in industrial/organizational psychology and is a published author. Dr. Giancola has served in various leadership roles, including Dean, and is an active member of several professional organizations. Her contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards such as Saint Louis University’s Women of the Year and the YWCA’s Leadership in the Workplace award.
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Tom Burroughs, PhD
Consulting Partner
Dr. Burroughs is a consultant, strategist, and researcher specializing in analytics, organizational strategy, and research translation to improve business and health outcomes. For over 30 years, he has worked across corporate, healthcare, academic, and community sectors, advising organizations on performance measurement, market positioning, and strategic planning. He has consulted with Harvard’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Presbyterian Healthcare, and Princeton University Health Services, among others. Beyond healthcare, he co-founded a business intelligence firm serving major corporations, including Emerson, Monsanto, Sprint, Anheuser-Busch, and Hyatt Hotels.
Dr. Burroughs is a tenured professor at Saint Louis University, where he teaches analytics and health policy. A widely published author with funding from the VA, NIH, and private foundations, he serves on multiple national committees and advisory boards. He also founded Saint Louis University’s Center for Health Outcomes Research and previously served as Dean.
Gina Geis, MD, MS
Consulting Partner
Dr. Geis is an executive leadership coach and consultant building coaching programs for institutions and healthcare organizations across the country. A practicing neonatologist and tenured professor of both pediatrics and bioethics at Albany Medical College (AMC), Dr. Geis is the inaugural Associate Dean for Professional Fulfillment, overseeing faculty well-being efforts. With over five years of experience coaching professionals, from trainees to executives, Dr. Geis provides 1:1 and group coaching and designs institution-wide coaching and professional fulfillment programs. She is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council since 2024 and is certified in Emotional Intelligence (EQi 2.0, EQi for Leadership, EQi 360).
Dr. Geis earned her MD from AMC, followed by a pediatric residency and neonatal-perinatal medicine fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She further specialized with a Master’s in Bioethics from AMC, bioethics fellowship at Harvard University, and Chief Wellness Officer training at Stanford University. She is an active member of several professional organizations including the Academic Pediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics. A prolific speaker and facilitator, she has delivered over 50 national and international invited presentations. Dr. Geis conducts research in well-being, professional fulfillment, bioethics, medical education, and pediatrics.
Madison Veres, M.S.
Associate Consultant
Maddie Veres is a skilled researcher and consultant with experience in leadership development, workplace mentoring, and strategic planning. She has contributed to organizational effectiveness in healthcare, financial services, and higher education.
In addition to her professional experience, Maddie is completing a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Saint Louis University, where she also earned her M.S. in I-O Psychology. She is actively engaged in occupational health psychology research, focusing on work-life balance, wellness, and employee safety. Maddie’s research-driven approach and applied experience make her a valuable asset in developing evidence-based solutions that enhance organizational performance and employee well-being.
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