About Company
Hans Hageman Advisory is a visionary social enterprise consultancy dedicated to empowering nonprofits and small to medium-sized companies with cutting-edge leadership coaching, AI strategy implementation, and organizational development services. Our mission is to enable mission-driven leaders to enhance strategic clarity, reinforce team collaboration, and navigate the dynamic challenges of modern leadership, especially in an AI-driven era. 🌟
Through decades of hands-on experience, we specialize in transforming nonprofits facing hurdles like fundraising issues, board dynamics, and turnover into catalysts for lasting growth and impact. A key feature of the firm is the alignment of profit with purpose—each client engagement actively supports leadership development initiatives through our nonprofit partner, Querencia Leadership’s Forge Antifragility Academy. 🏆
Operating from Reston, we leverage the founder's extensive background in diverse fields, turning experience into action, and positioning organizations for sustainable success.
What We Do
FAQs
Vinny Dotoli
Founder and Head of School , Harlem Academy
"Hans was able to provide critical direction to Harlem Academy's program development…When I think about how he approaches hard questions with me, it makes it easy to understand why motivated people value the chance to work on his team."
Rich Berlin
Co-CEO, DREAM Charter
“Hans’s ability to combine high expectations with profound empathy set a standard for us all.” “Few people are better prepared to lead in this work, and Hans’s track record speaks for itself.”
Teresa Edwards
Olympic Champion, Basketball Hall of Fame
"Hans, Thank you for the opportunity to connect with you and grow professionally. Daunting challenges are associated with the transition of a professional athlete aiming for success in mainstream corporate America. I am a competitor with many strengths, yet, I've needed to be effectively navigated through these new uncharted courses. The professional assistance/guidance you provided has directed and educated me through the landscape, given me new tools that's needed, added value to my brand, and significantly impacted my image."
Wendy Hilliard
Founder & CEO, Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation
"Hans was easy to work with, responsive and very timely on deadlines. Hans helped our marketing on many levels – especially for social media and an op-ed letter for the NY Times."
Vinny Dotoli
Founder and Head of School , Harlem Academy
"Hans was able to provide critical direction to Harlem Academy's program development…When I think about how he approaches hard questions with me, it makes it easy to understand why motivated people value the chance to work on his team."
Rich Berlin
Co-CEO, DREAM Charter
“Hans’s ability to combine high expectations with profound empathy set a standard for us all.” “Few people are better prepared to lead in this work, and Hans’s track record speaks for itself.”
Teresa Edwards
Olympic Champion, Basketball Hall of Fame
"Hans, Thank you for the opportunity to connect with you and grow professionally. Daunting challenges are associated with the transition of a professional athlete aiming for success in mainstream corporate America. I am a competitor with many strengths, yet, I've needed to be effectively navigated through these new uncharted courses. The professional assistance/guidance you provided has directed and educated me through the landscape, given me new tools that's needed, added value to my brand, and significantly impacted my image."
Wendy Hilliard
Founder & CEO, Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation
"Hans was easy to work with, responsive and very timely on deadlines. Hans helped our marketing on many levels – especially for social media and an op-ed letter for the NY Times."
Vinny Dotoli
Founder and Head of School , Harlem Academy
"Hans was able to provide critical direction to Harlem Academy's program development…When I think about how he approaches hard questions with me, it makes it easy to understand why motivated people value the chance to work on his team."
TestimonialsAbout Me
Hi, I'm Hans Hageman—a consultant, coach, and strategist helping mission-driven leaders unlock their potential through leadership coaching, AI strategy, and organizational empowerment. My career spans decades of leading initiatives for nonprofits across regions like Harlem and the Mississippi Delta, taking on challenges such as fundraising barriers, board pressures, and team turnover to deliver sustained impact. 🌟
In my past roles, I have founded schools in Harlem and India, owned businesses like Brownstone Fitness, and acted as a performance coach for the Baltimore Police Department. My multifaceted background includes expertise as an educator, lawyer, activist, environmentalist, and even a volunteer firefighter, providing me with a deep pool of practical and strategic insights. 🏆
Based in Reston, I'm currently focused on leveraging AI and resilience training to empower leaders in their mission to create positive change. When I'm not working, you'll find me exploring the scenic beauty of Reston or finding joy in community volunteering—activities that inspire me to keep growing as a changemaker.