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With more than 25 years of experience helping organizations lead through change, Tara McCrackin is a trusted strategist, facilitator, and executive leader known for bringing people together to solve complex challenges. As President Emeritus of Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, she led institutional strategy, cultivated community partnerships, and worked alongside boards, executive teams, donors, and public leaders to advance mission-driven initiatives with lasting impact.
As Senior Strategist, Tara McCrackin helps organizations move from ideas to action by building alignment, fostering meaningful stakeholder engagement, and developing practical strategies for long-term success. Her work is grounded in the belief that the best solutions emerge through collaboration, thoughtful listening, and human-centered design. Whether facilitating strategic planning, strengthening governance, or guiding organizational transformation, she is passionate about helping clients uncover opportunities, navigate complexity with confidence, and create measurable, sustainable results.
As Senior Strategist, Tara McCrackin helps organizations move from ideas to action by building alignment, fostering meaningful stakeholder engagement, and developing practical strategies for long-term success. Her work is grounded in the belief that the best solutions emerge through collaboration, thoughtful listening, and human-centered design. Whether facilitating strategic planning, strengthening governance, or guiding organizational transformation, she is passionate about helping clients uncover opportunities, navigate complexity with confidence, and create measurable, sustainable results.