About US

Our Mission

At Parakata Consulting, we leverage cultural insights to deliver client-centered solutions. With expertise and integrity, we strategically navigate our clients through the complexities of public policy, public/private/nonprofit development initiatives, and or electoral strategies to achieve their goals.

Our Founding

Parakata Consulting LLC, founded and led by Teresa Alonso Leon, emerges from Oregon as a dynamic blend of cultural heritage and strategic innovation. Inspired by Teresa’s rich Purépecha roots, our firm is named after the ‘Parakata,’ or ‘butterfly,’ symbolizing resilience and transformative growth.

At Parakata Consulting, we harness deep cultural insights and a broad network of skilled consultants to navigate the intricacies of public policy, development initiatives, and electoral strategies. Our services extend from government advocacy to comprehensive nonprofit support.

We are built on a foundation of equity, inclusivity, and empowerment, striving to bring authentic and sustainable solutions to the forefront of community and business development.

Our team, a diverse collective of expert consultants, shares a commitment to integrating traditional knowledge with innovative practices, ensuring every project resonates with integrity and transformative impact.

Join us at Parakata Consulting, where we don’t just adapt to change; we inspire it, fostering vibrant communities and paving paths towards a flourishing future.

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Our Core Values

Integrity: Upholding the highest standards of honesty and accountability in all our interactions and endeavors.

Customer Service: Listening to our clients and their needs, and providing the highest quality of work and services.

Equity & Inclusivity: Integrating historical and cultural perspectives to align with our clients’ goals, ensuring comprehensive and common-sense solutions.

Innovation: Seeking creative and effective solutions to navigate complex challenges and achieve our clients goals.

Community and Restoration: Embracing the power of community and fostering environments rooted in understanding.

Our Talented Team

Our passionate and dedicated team brings together a diverse range of skills and expertise to deliver exceptional results. From creative visionaries to meticulous strategists, we work seamlessly together to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.

Teresa Alonso León, MPA

Founder and President
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Juan Diego Hernandez, MSW

Principal & Managing Director
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Raul Marquez

Associate Consultant
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Other Team Members Coming Soon

We are excited to be developing a network of consultants who will be part of our Parakata Network. Our aim is to create a hub where clients can find the talent they need through our services.