Clear strategy. Profound results

Reimagining how leadership feels

Rooted in equity-centered change

EnlightenSense is a consultancy founded by Cynthia N. Cortez, dedicated to empowering executive-level leaders in nonprofits, higher education, and government agencies. 

Mission

Enhance leaders' decision-making strategies to effectively deliver projects that transform the spirit and expertise of everyone involved.

Our Vision

To build a thriving ecosystem of powerful leaders and enlightened organizations committed to social justice and sustainable community wellness.

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Is this you?

  • Are you managing a politically complex, high-stakes project under intense scrutiny from many individuals and with pressure to succeed?

  • Are you leading a project, program, or initiative that feels daunting yet your leader’s heart knows is organizationally necessary?

  • Do you need a thought partner with a teacher’s zeal, who will inspire and challenge you to advance to the next level of leadership?

If you resonate with any of the above, EnlightenSense may be able to offer valuable assistance.

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Imagine you had a co-pilot who…

  • Can genuinely understand your organization's political landscape and expertly map out opportunities, possibilities, and strategies? 

  • Provides effective project management to ensure results exceed expectations and restores trust in your organization?

  • Helps you strengthen your people and relationship management skills even when working with individuals who test your patience?

  • Holds you accountable to support your overall well-being throughout the journey?

Our Services

Our Services

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EnlightenSense enriches leaders and organizations through our two service categories: Signature Services and Core Offerings, featuring dynamic Trainings and Workshops that infuse growth and change.

What can you expect during an EnlightenSense service?

As a high-achieving leader with intelligence, gumption, and a strong work ethic, we understand your frustration and exhaustion with projects and professional development experiences that promise outcomes but fail to deliver them.

Our proven services are designed to boldly embrace the shenanigans we face. This does not mean we endorse injustices. It does mean that we work strategically to overcome them.

Here are some outcomes you can expect:

  • Release your insecurities

  • Achieve high-impact results

  • Reduce the “world on my shoulders” mentality

  • Rediscover work satisfaction

Explore the tangible results of our expertise.

  • “Cynthia’s work speaks for itself. As a curriculum and program consultant, she helped me realize and align my skillset with the vision and implementation plan for a youth program in a nonprofit organization. Her constant leadership and dedication helped me create the [an academy] at [local nonprofit]. This program went on to doubling and nearly tripling attendance thanks to her data-driven, passionate, and diligent commitment to curricular and program design.”

    Anonymous | Non-Profit Professional

  • “I have known Cynthia for several years and seen her grow into a passionate and professional individual. She takes great prides in the work she does and is not timid to ask deep questions to not only provide insightful results but to showcase her wealth of knowledge. She has developed many positive relationships with various organizations and working professionals due to her work ethic and excellent communication skills.“

    Anonymous | First-Gen Professional