"Imagine another world is possible...
I can hear her breathing"
– Arundhati Roy
Our Company
Founded in 2020, Tipolo Consulting is an organizational development consulting group with values grounded in authenticity, mutuality, culture change, impact, and liberation. Our Principal Partners are veteran facilitators, trainers, coaches, program leaders, and successful organizational managers. Together, we have worked with domestic and international non-governmental organizations (NGO/nonprofit), government and labor.
Tipolo Consulting offers a range of services, from lived experiences in senior programs to executive-level staff roles. Our consultants have decades of experience in primarily U.S. and Asia-based NGO administration, community organizing, and political campaign work. Whether it is a short-term gig to help out in an unexpected situation or a longer agreement to build capacity and achieve your goals, we aim to provide effective, high-quality, compassionate services. We look forward to connecting with you and discussing how he may be a good fit for your organization’s needs. It is also our practice to offer resources and referrals to other consultants who may better serve your needs.
Learn more about the services we offer.
TIPOLO TEAM
Our team is based in Southeast Asia and North America and has experience working
with international teams and projects. We are a registered small business in the Philippines and the USA.
Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons
Principal
Aimee Santos-Lyons
Principal
PRINCIPLES OF PRACTICE
TIPOLO TREE
The Tipolo tree is the namesake of Antipolo City, where we are based. A hardy, native tree, the tipolo tree symbolizes our
intentions of being grounded, thinking ecologically, and approaching our consulting work holistically.
TESTIMONIALS
“Tipolo Consulting is a great platform for young leaders looking for a space to apply both practical and theoretical knowledge. Co-facilitating with Tipolo Consulting has helped me sharpen my feminist analysis and get to apply it to my personal life. Our method is grounded by research and progressive policies complemented by real-life stories. Thoughtful, compassionate and professional – that is Tipolo Consulting.”
– Jeza Rodriguez, Chief Operating Officer, Lunas Collective (Philippines)
“Authoritarianism is a global phenomenon with deep roots in SE and Central Asia putting leaders like Tipolo Consulting in a power position to help us understand and respond to authoritarian movements and leaders. Tipolo Consulting understands the threat and is directly engaged in grassroots democracy building in the region.”
– Scot Nakagawa, Executive Director, 22nd Century Initiative (USA)
“Tipolo Consulting ran one of the strongest grassroots campaigns in Oregon history. I’m proud of the over 300 volunteers and tens of thousands of direct voter contact we made together.”
– Jo Ann Hardesty, former Portland City Commissioner (Oregon)
CLIENTS
We work with clients to clarify goals and generate a meaningful and effective process to address your needs. We continuously learn and incorporate lessons from all sectors to inform innovative and relevant practices and policies that strengthen and support organizations. We center our values on advancing inclusive, equitable, and sustainable systems within each project.
RESOURCES
Whether you’re looking for educational materials, financial assistance, or professional development opportunities, we’ve got you covered. Explore our diverse range of resources and empower yourself to reach your goals.
LET’S CONNECT
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