About ND Visionary Partners

Empowering Workplaces, Elevating Potential, and Driving Transformation

At ND Visionary Partners, we are redefining workplace culture by integrating Mindfulness, Equity, Respect, Inclusion, and Transformation (MERIT) into everything we do. As a leading consulting and coaching firm, we specialize in data-driven solutions, leadership development, and strategic workforce inclusion. Our goal is to help businesses cultivate high-performance environments where employees don’t just survive but thrive—boosting productivity, innovation, and retention.

Our expertise lies in transforming organizations through:
✔ WIDE Insights Survey – Providing data-driven assessments of workplace culture, accessibility, and inclusion.
✔ Executive & Leadership Consulting – Equipping businesses with strategies to support and develop diverse talent.
✔ MERIT-Based Training & Coaching – Building sustainable leadership models focused on accessibility, engagement, and success.
✔ Neurodivergent Workforce Development – Supporting businesses in hiring, retaining, and empowering diverse employees.

We are more than consultants—we are industry leaders, educators, and coaches dedicated to reshaping the way businesses approach inclusion, leadership, and workplace success.

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Our Approach: Why MERIT Matters

Traditional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives often fall short because they fail to address the real needs of employees and businesses alike.

At ND Visionary Partners, we take a practical, results-driven approach through our MERIT framework, focusing on:

🔹 Mindfulness – Cultivating awareness, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety in leadership and workplace culture.
🔹 Equity – Ensuring fair access to opportunities, removing systemic barriers, and fostering inclusive hiring and promotion practices.
🔹 Respect – Recognizing and valuing the diverse strengths and lived experiences of employees.
🔹 Inclusion – Creating a culture where every employee feels safe, valued, and empowered to contribute meaningfully.
🔹 Transformation – Implementing sustainable, business-focused solutions that lead to long-term growth and success.

By integrating MERIT into your leadership, HR policies, and workplace culture, we help future-proof your business and increase employee engagement, retention, and innovation.

Meet Our Leadership Team

  • Danielle Ralston

    Founder & CEO

    Neurodivergent Workplace Consultant | Executive Coach | Corporate Leadership Strategist
    With 25+ years of experience coaching ADHD, Autistic, and Neurodivergent professionals, Danielle has worked with over 1,500 individuals and numerous organizations to implement data-driven workplace strategies. She specializes in burnout prevention, psychological safety, and executive coaching, helping leaders create equitable, high-performance cultures.

    🔹 ADHD-CCSP, Master Business & Life Coach
    🔹 Expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Polyvagal Theory, and Executive Functioning Strategies
    🔹 20+ years in IT & business consulting

  • Dr. Jessica Hicksted

    Advisor & Organizational Psychologist

    Workplace Inclusion Specialist | Developer of the WIDE Insights Survey
    Dr. Hicksted is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist with a focus on invisible disabilities, leadership development, and workplace accessibility. Her WIDE Insights Survey provides businesses with data-driven insightsinto employee engagement, inclusion, and culture.

    🔹 PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    🔹 Expert in Workplace Culture & Invisible Disabilities
    🔹 Strategic Consultant for Corporate Accessibility & Inclusion

  • Timothy Blonsky

    Workforce Development & Accessibility Specialist

    Disability Advocate | Labor Market Intelligence Consultant
    Timothy brings deep expertise in labor market trends, disability advocacy, and workforce accessibility. His work ensures that businesses develop inclusive hiring strategies and long-term retention programs for neurodivergent and disabled professionals.

    🔹 Expert in Labor Market Intelligence & Workforce Development
    🔹 Life & ADHD Coach for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Professionals
    🔹 Consultant for Disability Employment Programs & Business Strategy

  • Jamie D’Amico

    Executive Coach & Leadership Trainer

    Workplace Performance Consultant | Executive Functioning Specialist
    With 15+ years in corporate leadership and marketing, Jamie specializes in executive coaching, team training, and leadership development. His work focuses on improving emotional intelligence, communication, and employee engagement in the workplace.

    🔹 Georgetown University Executive Leadership Coaching Graduate
    🔹 Expert in Change Management & Organizational Strategy
    🔹 Specialist in Emotional Intelligence & Workplace Communication

Why Work With ND Visionary Partners?

✅ Data-Driven & Business-Focused – We use real workforce data to design practical, results-driven strategies.
✅ Specialists in Workplace Accessibility & Psychological Safety – We help organizations remove barriers and increase employee engagement.
✅ Leadership Development & Coaching Expertise – We equip executives and managers with the tools to create thriving, high-performing teams.
✅ Sustainable & Scalable Solutions – Our approach ensures long-term business success, employee retention, and organizational growth.

Ready to create a workplace that drives innovation and employee success? Contact us today!