Meet the faces behind the magic.
Our sweet spot is the space
Our Why
where strategy, creativity,
and action meet.
Our Commitment
Values-Based Change Management
Our Passions
Culture • Strategy •
Change • Community
The Spark Mill is a consulting firm with a focus on customized solutions and attention to detail. We believe all organizations, regardless of size can have high functioning and high return programs. We pride ourselves on recommending cost effective and practical solutions with tangible action steps that can be implemented by the organization.
We see our role as a guide in a collaborative process, where together we walk through your dreams and visions and turn them into reality.
For us, it’s all about the people.
Chris Bennett
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Official resume can be found on LinkedIn.
Chris loves big ideas and the impact they have on the world. He is fascinated by the intersection between innovation, social good, entrepreneurship, and institutions. A Richmond native, he and his family love adventuring outdoors. Words are important, read Chris’ thoughts on the blog.
Avi Hopkins
CONSULTANT
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Avi is a former Executive Director and nonprofit operations employee, an entrepreneur and is committed to helping people make change. His love of people, operational excellence, and leadership experience position him perfectly to support organizations in identifying, planning, and executing transformational solutions. Words are important, Read Avi’s thoughts on the blog.
Victoria Jackson, MBA
ASSISTANT CONSULTANT
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Victoria enjoys turning visions into reality and is passionate about making effective change. Her background in performing arts and experience as a nonprofit development professional, drives her unique approach to strategy. Victoria achieves successful outcomes through inquiry, creativity, inclusion, and integrity. Words are important, read Victoria’s thoughts on the blog.
Courtney Layman
SENIOR ANALYST
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Courtney believes in choosing the appropriate words, understanding the data, and minding the details. She’s a lover of sarcasm and the Oxford comma who continues to live by the Air Force core values – integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Words are important, read Courtney’s thoughts on the blog.
Piper Lynch
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
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Piper is an intentional advocate for collaboration and creativity in community-centric spaces. She has a love for storytelling, bringing an acute attention to detail and purposeful communications to her work for a broad range of projects and people. Words are important, read Piper’s thoughts on the blog.
Sarah Milston, MPA
FOUNDER + CEO
Sarah loves a challenge and is known for making connections between people and ideas and data. She believes change is a necessary and exciting part of life and works hard to raise two kids with hopes they will be good and kind humans. Words are important, read Sarah’s thoughts on the blog.
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Lindsey O-Pries, SHRM-CP
SENIOR CONSULTANT
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Lindsey values collaboration, a deep commitment to equity, and a completed checklist. She is a verbal processor who thrives in projects with lots of change and since she has three elementary school aged and younger kids she is quite skilled at making it work. Words are important, read Lindsey’s thoughts on the blog.
Rachael Randall, MSW
CONSULTANT
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Rachael wants to create safe spaces, increasing opportunities for people to feel calm, be creative, express thoughts and feelings, be accepted, and be curious. She is eager to learn and grow and wants to work with anyone who is interested in doing the same. Words are important, read Rachael’s thoughts on the blog.
Caroline Tucker
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
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Caroline is a life-long learner who values communication and empathy. Her background in rhetorical analysis and theatre gives her a unique perspective on approaching people and the world at large. Caroline’s intersectional mindset equips her with the ability to project-plan with purpose and accessibility in mind. Words are important, read Caroline’s blog posts.
“If you are looking to move forward on your path in a positive and thoughtful manner, engaging with the team at The Spark Mill is the best decision that you can make for yourself and your business.”
