What People Say
TESTIMONIALS
These observations come from colleagues, direct reports, and organizational leaders across two decades of work — in humanitarian field operations, UN-level policy, and global crisis management at Meta.
What People Say
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Caroline's ability to remove the noise and focus on what truly matters helped me stay on track and achieve my objectives... Upward Spiral Advisory is the partner you want by your side.
Juliana Kafka, Entrepreneur
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Caroline is far and away the best leader I have worked under during my decade in crisis-related work. [She] balance[s] the tactical, emergency nature of the work with strategic, big picture decision making... Her depth of experience, grace under pressure and structured management style helped guide us all through a sustained crisis.
Evan Rees, Crisis Management and Risk Intelligence
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Those were tough years in Pakistan. Massive people displacements, a sometimes hostile operating environment, a large program knit together with multiple donors. I can't imagine navigating that time without Caroline. I credit her with managing what became a $35M portfolio.
Tammy Hasselfeldt-Sepe, Country and Program Director
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Caroline played a pivotal role in bringing clarity and structure to a disparate group... [Her] framing meant that this initiative was highlighted as a key win during a complex re-org of a 1,000 person organization.
Daryl Hughes, EMEA & LATAM Sales Lead at Workvivo
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Caroline is great at working in complexity. She can take in a lot of information, get to the root of a challenge and then work together to co-create a solution. Once we were set on a way forward I was able to run with things.
Pi James, Strategic Comms and Advocacy for Social Change
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She jumped headfirst into crisis work during pivotal moments on a routine basis and did so with calm and grace... She intuitively knows when to organize gatherings with very clear agendas focused on providing as much guidance, translation, and transparency as possible... She understands organizational purpose, intent, and function from the tactical to the strategic level and thrives everywhere in between.
Sasha Proskurnya, Trust and Safety, Meta (former US Army Special Operations)
