About Us
Meet Our Team
When you DO PEOPLE WELL, the results follow.
GHC is not your typical consulting firm — we are a trusted, strategic partner deeply attuned to the unique landscape of Health & Human Services. Our specialized expertise in behavioral health, social services, foster care, healthcare, county governments, education, and managed care allows us to provide precise, effective solutions tailored to the realities your organization faces.
Through our systems-thinking approach, strategic insights, and hands-on support, we guide mission-driven organizations beyond short-term fixes, equipping them with the tools to create lasting impact, resilience, and sustained success.
Consultants
A Team Of Professionals
Melanie Boyer
Exec Admin, Marketing & PR
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About Melanie
Melanie has 15 years of experience in global communications and corporate events, leading strategic and results-driven campaigns for top-tier technology companies.
After graduating with a Bachelors in Journalism and a Minor in Sociology, Melanie began her career as a Public Relations professional, collaborating with executives to create and implement dynamic communications campaigns and activities. As an account management lead, skilled in corporate, product and competitive communications, Melanie drove the planning and execution for international industry conferences and events.
Melanie is a strategic thinker and detail-oriented collaborator, bringing thoughtful and creative results to her team and clients. Melanie’s passion for innovation and developing strong relationships follows her to every new project, be it personally or professionally.
About Kelsey
Kelsey Cervantes is an Associate Consultant who focuses on creating intentional and compassionate spaces that honor people’s stories and promote healing and systems change. With nearly a decade of experience in child and family welfare, she has supported families through adoption, trauma, and attachment needs, and guided countless caregivers through the approval and licensing process. Her background as a Mental Health Specialist and post-adoption social worker has deepened her expertise in trauma-informed care, systems navigation, and collaborative practice.
Kelsey holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies, with a strong foundation in program design, clinical practice, and systems-level thinking. She is an Associate Social Worker (ASW) actively working toward LCSW licensure. Outside of work, Kelsey finds grounding in nature, enjoys road trips to the ocean, and values time spent with her animals and family.
Kelsey Cervantes, ASW
Associate Consultant
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Tracy Crabtree
Administrative Assistant
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About Tracy
Tracy brings a heart of service and a strong background in nonprofit leadership to her role as Administrative Assistant at Gadda Hendrix Consulting. With a degree in social work and over seven years of hands-on experience, she has cultivated a robust skill set in organization, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building. Tracy has worked in nonprofit environments, where she played key roles in coordinating programs, supporting teams, and fostering meaningful connections with clients and partners. Her ability to navigate tasks with efficiency and creativity makes her a steady and reliable partner for the GHC team.
In addition to her leadership experience, Tracy spends her free time working and volunteering in classrooms. Her time supporting teachers and leading art lessons for students speaks to her creativity, adaptability, and commitment to creating enriching experiences for others. Her natural ability to keep operations running smoothly, combined with her passion for service and social impact, makes her a valuable asset to the Gadda Hendrix Consulting team.
About Shawn
For over 20 years, Shawn has been developing, motivating and impacting both people and the systems that surround them. Shawn began his journey as a professional athlete and then transitioned into a highly successful and decorated coaching career across junior, collegiate, and professional levels. Shawn now brings that same determination, competitive drive and results-oriented thinking to his clients across all fields.
Shawn holds masters degrees in both Counseling Psychology and Literature, as well undergraduate degrees in Child/Adolescent Psychology and English. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Shawn has worked in many mental health programs across a variety of clinical settings. He’s spent time serving underprivileged communities and working as a leader with multiple nonprofit organizations, while also building his own flourishing psychotherapy private practice. His diverse professional experience challenging people to transform and maximize their potential uniquely positions him to offer real, measurable change to clients who are motivated to add new fundamentals to their existing skill sets.
Shawn continues to be a passionate, driven advocate for his coaching and consulting clients. His innovative approach is informed by aspects of Change Theory, mIndful permission, relationship and emotional efficiency, as well as other traditional Coaching models. His main goal is to identify and remove all roadblocks to better professional outcomes by engaging you with practical, measurable solutions. He is a staunch believer that both you and your system can evolve to better serve your professional mission and that when you do people well – results will follow.
Shawn Brown, MA, LMFT
Consultant
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Annmarie Huppert
Consultant & Grant Specialist
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About Annmarie
Annmarie Huppert brings over 25 years of leadership experience across criminal justice, legislation, technical writing, and organizational development to the Gadda Hendrix Consulting team. She is the founder of the Life Navigation and Momtra™ Self-Retrieval & Leadership programs—transformative retreats empowering women visionaries and entrepreneurs to build sustainable, purpose-driven organizations. As co-founder of NPO Impact! and the NPO Founders Forum, Annmarie creates safe, growth-oriented spaces for nonprofit leaders to share experiences and reimagine the future of social impact work.
Author of PTSD Self Help: Transforming Survival into a Life Worth Living, Annmarie draws from two decades of study and personal healing to offer a deeply grounded, trauma-informed perspective. As a recovered survivor and motivational educator, she continues to collaborate with health professionals, policymakers, and community leaders to advance PTSD prevention and holistic wellness.
Annmarie is a proud member of Rotary International, serves on the executive board of Hope Through Horses, and mentors high school students pursuing careers in mental health and advocacy.