"Bonnie oversaw what was a complicated and collaborative strategic planning process involving board, staff and stakeholders and ran the entire process. Bonnie is highly organized, thoughtful, and strategic, and was an incredible thought partner, supportive when needed and encouraging us to think more deeply when we needed to. Perhaps the thing I most value is that the plan truly was a usable, working instrument that we refer to every day as we go about our work. Working with Bonnie was night and day compared to our past planning processes. I love working with her from a personal point of view and couldn't want for more as a consultant and true partner."

"Bonnie demonstrated a clear interest in understanding Acadia Center as a unique organization, a facility with the issues we faced, and an open and clear approach to dialogue. Her willingness to take the time to understand Acadia Center's view of itself, listen and then act—rather than jump in with recommendations that did not necessarily respond to our org's needs or history—differentiated Bonnie from other consultants we’ve worked with. Mazza Strategy takes the time to listen and learn about their clients’ needs and aspirations—a critically valuable approach to working effectively together."

"When our Executive Director brought Bonnie Mazza in to lead us through Edible Schoolyard NYC’s strategic planning process, EVERYTHING changed. With calm authority, rigor, empathy and good humor, Bonnie created trust with the board, the staff, our stakeholders and communities and showed us how to build consensus and gather around common goals and a shared vision for the organization. Bonnie helped us create a viable and sturdy strategic plan that honored everyone at the table and has guided us steadfastly. The plan has been flexible enough to adapt to the changes and challenges that came our way, including the firestorm of the pandemic. We consider Bonnie an absolutely invaluable partner for ESY/NYC and continue to call on her as challenges arise."

"Bonnie is an amazing, talented, and brilliant person. She pursues her projects as if she’s been working at your organization for years but woke up one day with fresh eyes. She understands and learns the history of your industry, the context in which you work, can quickly assess the successes and challenges of your organization, and identify the cultural barriers – big picture and day-to-day. Bonnie is a wonderful facilitator, a connector, and an ally. I cannot recommend her enough!"

"Bonnie Mazza is an exemplary coach who listens, asks incisive questions that foster professional development, and lifts ways to shore up organizational structures and personal practices that enhance long-term effectiveness. She makes the people and organizations she supports stronger and more successful!"