About

I’m Christine Soyong Harley, a nonprofit leader and consultant with more than 15 years of experience guiding organizations through growth, change, and transition. As a mixed-race Asian American/ Indigenous woman of color leader, I specialize in helping mission-driven organizations strengthen and support their leadership to achieve sustainable impact through an equity and justice lens.

Known for my collaborative leadership style and values-driven approach, my career has taken me from leading national policy advocacy campaigns to serving in President Obama's Administration, to becoming President & CEO of a nonprofit in transformation. There I doubled the budget, built a diverse and supportive organizational culture, and expanded a network of partners across the country.

I’ve also worked inside advocacy organizations, and within state and federal government, which means I understand the unique challenges mission-driven leaders face: balancing vision with day-to-day realities, navigating transitions, and building the systems and resources needed for long-term sustainability. 

Today, I partner with U.S. and Canadian nonprofits, foundations, and coalitions to strengthen leadership, embed equity, and deliver results that last. Whether stepping in as a fractional executive, facilitating a strategic planning retreat, or driving high-priority initiatives, I bring steady leadership, clear strategy, and a collaborative spirit to every engagement. My goal is to help organizations not only stabilize and grow, but also align their strategies with equity, inclusion, and long-term sustainability.

I offer a proven track record in:

• Strategic planning and organizational change

• Equity-centered leadership and DEI frameworks

• Leading high-priority, cross-functional projects and initiatives

• Interim executive leadership and executive transition support

I'm also a first-generation college graduate who holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor’s in Politics from Oberlin College. I have been recognized as a Rockwood Leadership Fellow, a Center for American Progress Leadership Fellow, and a Future Leader by the Overseas Korea Foundation.