Maang Consulting

Evaluation · Project Management · Strategy

Maang Consulting brings deep experience across sectors — from public health and government programs to education, research, and community care. The work has supported frontline professionals, built systems for reflection and reporting, and trained leaders across disciplines to think strategically, act with clarity, and build for the long term.Integrity over optics.
Honest processes, clear communication, and real outcomes.
Execution with precision.
Structure, strategy, and rigor in every engagement — from multi-agency project plans to federal grant reporting.
Context matters.
Solutions tailored to the people and systems it serves — because relevance drives results.
Systems thinking, people first.
The work is informed by data, strategy, and design — rooted in human impact and long-term sustainability.




Professional Services


Project & program management

Structured, scalable project management solutions to keep initiatives on track and teams aligned. Approaches integrate both Agile and Waterfall methodologies to match workflow and organizational culture.

Deliverables

• Project planning and deliverable tracking
• Stakeholder engagement and communication workflows
• Gantt charts, dashboards, and implementation tools
• PMP-aligned project oversight


evaluation

Evaluation services that are context-specific, participant-informed and designed to reflect the individuals, families, and systems they serve. The work supports clients in demonstrating outcomes, improving programs, and communicating impact to funders and stakeholders.

Data & Reporting

Federal and foundation reporting, logic models, outcome tracking, story-informed.
• Indigenous evaluation frameworks
• Theory of change and performance metrics
• Focus groups, interviews, and survey design
• Mixed-methods data analysis
• Federal and foundation reporting (USDA, CDC, etc.)

Training

Training and introduction to evaluation frameworks. Instructional design and evaluation-aligned training for all audiences.
• Indigenous evaluation frameworks logic model
• CDC Evaluation logic model


Grants Services

Grant services offered range from application to audit: including writing, compliance, and corrective action plans. Competitive, high-quality grant proposals are aligned with funder priorities and grounded in organizational strengths.

Technical Assistance

Technical assistance is provided to ensure program design, evaluation, and compliance requirements are met.• Grant writing, editing, and submission support
• Budget narratives and justification
• Performance measures and evaluation sections
• Technical assistance on federal and philanthropic grant compliance


education

Learning experiences are designed and adapted, informed by community, and aligned with educational standards and public health outcomes.

Build & Publish

Work supports organizations in creating meaningful and effective instruction for diverse learners.• Curriculum development and instructional design
• Adaptation of existing programs for specific community settings
• Science writing


Strategic planning

Facilitation of strategic planning processes that are participatory, responsive, and aligned with long-term goals. Whether building a new initiative or recalibrating an existing one, our process integrates stakeholder voices and real-world feasibility.• Retreat facilitation and collaborative visioning
• Strategic plan development with measurable goals
• Implementation timelines and accountability tools
• Inclusive and asset-based planning frameworks


technical assistance

Specialized experience in translating technical information into clear, engaging, and accessible formats. Writing and design support bridges the gap between data and understanding—ideal for communicating with broad audiences and funders.Services include:
• Plain language reports and research summaries
• Infographics and data visualization
• Community newsletters and campaign materials
• Annual and impact reports


professional development

Professional development coaching and support:
• Career prep, Resume/CV support, interview strategies
• Publication review, writing assistance


writing and publishing

Editorial and structural support for publishing articles, frameworks, op-eds, and grant-related content. Includes plain-language science translation, strategic messaging, newsletter, press releases, creative writing, and support for academic or public-facing platforms.


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professional services consultant

Veronica LaJoie

Maang Consulting is led by a scientist, educator, and strategist who brings grounded partnership to complex work. With experience across government, healthcare, education, Tribal, and nonprofit sectors, all work is executed with the clarity, infrastructure, and momentum that needed to move forward with confidence and purpose.



EVENTS & SCHEDULE


September

14 - 17

Mystic Lake Center, Prior Lake, Minnesota

The Seventh Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition will bring together Tribal and community leaders, nutrition and wellness educators, researchers and students, health practitioners, government officials, funders, and others to discuss the current state of both Indigenous and academic scientific knowledge about Native food systems, food sovereignty, nutrition, and health...

September

23

Japan

TBD

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