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Helping Organizations go from Overwhelmed to Unstoppable.

Strategic guidance for mission-driven leaders ready to scale their impact

I help health nonprofits, companies, and coalitions navigate complex challenges by building sustainable partnerships that drive lasting change. With 20+ years of experience from the White House to the UN, I know how to turn vision into measurable impact.

Whatever your direction—I'll meet you where you are on the trail.

Viewed from my Trail Guide Framework

Vastness can be overwhelming, but we will joyfully find a way together!

  • Mapping The Route

    1. Mapping the Route

    Strategic Planning.

    Clarifying your vision. Assessing Mission and Direction. Aligning stakeholders.

    Charting a sustainable path forward with measurable milestones

  • 2. Making Camp

    2. Making Camp

    Looking Inward

    Building internal capacity to handle change. Even pause if we need to.

    Creating systems for sustainability. Strengthening accountability.

  • 3. Building Campfires

    3. Building Campfires

    Key Projects

    Designing and implementing initiatives or producing important events

    Executing on key moments which bring partners together for a vital purpose

  • 4. Traveling Together

    4. Traveling Together

    Expanding Partnerships

    Developing and diversifying funding for sustainability.

    Measuring impact, formalizing reporting. Building coalitions.

Meet Greg Smiley, MPH

CEO | Coalition Builder | Nonprofit Expert

I started in U.S. national health policy leadership, consolidated that leadership with nearly a decade in global health. Later I brought that experience back home as a health entrepreneur in nonprofits.

I've spent decades at the intersection of health, policy, and cross-sector collaboration.

One clear lesson: Most complex challenges demand authentic partnerships, strategic thinking, and courage.

My approach marries strategic rigor with deep empathy—because lasting change happens when people are listened to and their contributions used. Lived expertise is as valuable as career expertise.

Collaborative Action Drives Collective Impact

I've helped achieve measurable results through strategic partnership.

Secured Funding $6 million +

Designed & Implemented 26 Grants

Managed budgets $25 million +

Led staff of 40 +

Ran global health campaigns from 3 continents

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Bruce P., Executive Director of American Academy of HIV Medicine

“Mr. Smiley was vital to helping us to craft a unifying vision, to further developing our board, and to creating an informed approach to elevating our profile and to catalyzing new relationships with a range of potential new funders in our industry. "

Ready to Transform Your Organization's Impact?

Whether you're just starting your journey or need help navigating complex terrain, I'm here to guide you toward sustainable success.