Shawn S.
Board Member - Governance Committee Chair @Increasing H.O.P.E Financial Training Center
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WORK HISTORY
Board Member - Governance Committee Chair @Increasing H.O.P.E Financial Training Center
North Charleston, SC, US
As Governance Chair for the Board of Directors at Increasing H.O.P.E, I lead the development and oversight of governance policies, board structure, and ethical frameworks that ensure accountability, transparency, and strategic alignment with the organization’s mission to build financial wellness in underserved communities.Key contributions include- Spearheading governance modernization efforts to align with best practices in nonprofit leadership- Establishing performance metrics and board accountability standards- Advising on executive transitions, succession planning, and board recruitment strategy- Supporting strategic planning initiatives and policy development rooted in equity and financial inclusionThis role aligns with my broader commitment to advancing systems-level transformation, community empowerment, and values-based leadership in both nonprofit and corporate sectors.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Technology Management
Dale Carnegie Training
Certificate, Leadership Training
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer and Information Sciences, General
University of Phoenix
Doctor of Management, Organizational Leadership (abd)
Leadership South Carolina
Class of 2020, Leadership Development
Leadership Charlotte
Class 27, Leadership Development
ABOUT SHAWN S.
I design, launch, and stabilize organizations where strategy, execution, and values must align—or failure is expensive.I’m the Founder and Chief Strategist of Saulsberry Group, a founder-led transformation firm delivering enterprise-grade strategy, operating models, and execution governance without the drag of traditional consulting. I work directly with CEOs, boards, and mission-driven leaders to translate vision into funded, executable plans—and I stay involved long enough to ensure execution holds.My work spans:• Strategic and operating model design• Board-approved, capital-aware transformation planning• AI-aligned governance and execution systems• Fractional executive and operator-of-record engagementsRecent engagements include delivering a board-approved 5-year strategic transformation plan for Increasing H.O.P.E. Financial Training Center, quantifying a $1.17M–$1.96M investment roadmap and enabling immediate execution, and operating Vector Mobility, a rideshare logistics company launched through Saulsberry Group’s 90-Day Startup™, where I serve as operator-of-record on behalf of the owner.Previously, I led large-scale enterprise transformation at EY and Fortune 500 financial institutions, managing complex, regulated initiatives where execution risk was real and outcomes mattered.I don’t just advise.I design, fund, operate, and govern transformation until it works.
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