Madelaine Thompson

About Madelaine Thompson

A nonprofit leader with 30 years of experience working in the Puget Sound region and…

Experience

1. Senior Associate

   Valtas

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Valtas Group helps nonprofit organizations navigate uncertainty in times of leadership change. Our work as Interim Executive Directors supports our clients during periods and gaps in leadership. We lead the search process for new Executive Directors in partnership with the board and staff leadership, as recruiting and search consultants.Valtas Group recognizes the privilege that the historically white-led consulting and recruiting industries represent and the inherent systemic bias which prevents people of color and those with other diverse perspectives from participating in an equitable and inclusive process. We strive to deeply understand where each client is on the spectrum of social justice and equity; and adapt our processes to support and advance the client’s goals.Valtas Group has a variety of comprehensive resources to guide your transition needs. We partner with board members and senior nonprofit leaders on a variety of strategic consulting assignments.We are committed to guiding successful leadership transitions and organization transformations inpartnership with our nonprofit and social enterprise clients.To learn more about how we can assist please reach out to me here or visit

Education

• Ohio University

  Master of Arts

• Seattle University

  BA