About Allison Motz

Allison Motz is an innovative, strategic thinker with over 18 years of executive management experience creating solutions and strategies moving organizations to their highest potential. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and now resides in Nashville, Tennessee. After completing 10 years in the nonprofit and government sectors, she left to pursue a consulting practice with a goal of strengthening organizations that strengthen lives and communities. Her focus is customized to the needs of her clients and supporting their efforts to further their strategic visions. Her experience includes roles as Executive Director, Executive Coach, Sales Strategy Developer, Fund Development and Government Advocacy Strategist, and Communications Lead, among others. She seeks clients willing to work in partnership and welcomes organizations facing complex challenges. She thrives in work that requires strategic and tactical problem-solving. She can see the "big picture" and translate the picture into an operational plan for implementation. She has experience managing staff and support consultants and the ability to identify and facilitate strategic alliances to enhance project goals. Her professional satisfaction aligns to the success of her clients, and she strives to make their plans a reality.

About Erika Borg

Erika Borg has nearly 20 years experience working within philanthropic, nonprofit and corporate circles to improve the lives of young people.  In 2018 she started Civic Allies Consulting which supports business, nonprofits and philanthropy in drawing up strategy, programmatic design and identifying funding to support lasting civic change.

Her past positions include Chief Development Officer for a direct service organization focused on youth in foster care. Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at UNITE-LA and the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce where she worked to advance corporate and philanthropic partnerships that result in positive outcomes for the youth of Los Angeles including building the regional Science Technology Engineering and Math Hub.  Prior to her work with UNITE-LA, Borg served as the Director of Corporate Relations for the Salvation Army – Southern California Division.  She has also held positions with the University of Florida, College of Nursing and City of Hope.

She is a founding board member of Girls Athletic Leadership School – LA (GALS-LA) which seeks to help low-income inner city middle school girls through what can be an especially tumultuous time by incorporating mindfulness, physical activities and leadership skills in a supportive single sex environment.   Erika is an active member of many community groups including the Rotary Club of Nashville.

Erika has a Masters of Public Administration from University of Southern California and a Bachelors Degree in English from University of California, Davis.  She spends her spare time in East Nashville with her husband – an investigative journalist – their baby boy and rescue dog.  When not exploring nearby lakes or trails she can be found in local bookstores or at the library.