About Us

Martha Young: Managing Principal

Martha specializes in organizational effectiveness consulting and executive coaching. She uses the principles of Nonviolent Communication^SM and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator^® extensively in her work in designing, and facilitating integrated programs for individuals and organizations to achieve their visions. Her work includes meeting and conference design and facilitation, strategic and program planning, communication strategies and training, teambuilding and group and individual coaching sessions in the United States and abroad. Martha has worked in the United States, Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland and Romania.

Prior to her work in organization development, Martha was active in international development work and international law. She led democracy training seminars in Russia and practiced corporate and securities law in Moscow, Russia with Clifford Chance and in Ann Arbor, Michigan with Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, PLC.

Martha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Russian and East European Studies from the University of Michigan. She has a Masters of Business Administration Degree from the University of Michigan Business School and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. She is certified in the use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator^® and has completed a nine day international intensive training in Nonviolent Communication^SM. She is fluent in Russian and has been admitted to practice law in Maryland and Michigan.