At Padma Consulting, we have a diverse and experienced team of staff and partner consultants who bring unique expertise to every client project. Leading our team is Margaret Southerland, a veteran consultant with over 17 years of experience in the nonprofit consulting sector and a distinguished 13-year career with JPMorgan Chase.
Margaret's background in finance, grantmaking, volunteer engagement, facility assessments, and nonprofit accounting make her a valuable asset to our team and clients. Prior to founding Padma Consulting, Margaret co-founded Strategic Philanthropy Advisors, LLC, with offices in San Francisco and New York. During her time at JPMorgan Chase, she led the Corporate Philanthropy and Sponsorships team and served as the California Program Officer for the J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation, where she created highly visible sponsorships and employee volunteer activities, elevating the bank's profile throughout California. Margaret has also been actively involved in the California philanthropic community, serving in various capacities with organizations such as Northern California Grantmakers, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Corporate Partnership Committee, Autry National Center Acquisition Committee, University of Southern California Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy, and Agape Foundation. She has also presented at Grantmakers in the Arts, Bay Area Volunteer Leaders Forum, and Theatre Bay Area conferences. Margaret holds a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnographic Research from Hobart & William Smith Colleges, where she received Honor in Individual Major for her thesis on the San Pedro Market in Cuzo, Peru. She also studied at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria through the School for International Training. At Padma Consulting, we are committed to providing our clients with personalized and tailored consulting services that meet their individual needs. With our team's collective expertise and Margaret's leadership, we are well-equipped to help our clients achieve their goals and make a positive impact in their communities. |