The Deo Mwano Consultancy team features experts in a variety of disciplines, including Data Analysis, Research, DEIJ, Leadership/Management Development, Learning Success, Board Dynamics, Project and Program Management, Program and Project Development, Designing and Implementing Multi Stakeholders Alignment and Relationships, Videography/Photography, Graphic Design, Storytelling and Community Advocacy. Working collaboratively, the team pinpoints the root of an issue, and solves problems by utilizing innovative tools to maximize.
CEO, Founder and Managing Principal
Deo Mwano (DAY-oh MUH-wanno) is a nationally recognized speaker, program designer and transformational cultural change maker whose work focuses on helping organizations maximize their positive impact. Mwano is the founder of Deo Mwano Consultancy LLC (DMC), which helps businesses, organizations, and educational institutions build authentic relationships and understanding among all stakeholders. DMC’s process brings everyone to the table to co-design solutions through shared power, resulting in new vulnerability, honesty and trust. The strategy yields genuine interactions and diverse, inclusive and equitable results. Deo earned his BA in International Relations and History and holds an MBA in Strategic Leadership. He has worked for the federal government, non-profits, universities and tech startups. He was recognized as an emerging leader in 2016 when he was included in 40 Under 40 in New Hampshire, he’s a graduate of Leadership New Hampshire and in 2021 he was named one of the top 200 leaders in NH by New Hampshire Business Review. Deo is a gifted storyteller and performer. His family’s story was featured on Dancing With the Stars, ABC nationally syndicated TV show and Deo and his brothers performed live on the show.
Program/Project Manager
Milli is the quarterback of Deo Mwano Consultancy, helping to keep everything in line and ensuring the timely deliverables of all the programs and projects. Milli works with internal DMC teams and external partners to ensure alignment across all parties and milestones are reached with the right allocated resources. Milli is very involved in her community with coaching soccer and working with immigrant students from all over the world. She has many talents in music, dance and even has her own line of beauty products. She has worked at several nonprofits in community programming for school-age children. Milli holds an MS in IT Project Management and a BA in Biology from St. John’s University.
Learning Model and OrganizationTransformation Consultant
Andrea brings more than a decade of experience in leadership, adult learning theory, training, coaching and mentoring, and organizational culture development to the DMC team. She has a background in behavioral health, higher education, and customer service operations. The common thread through her career is the belief in the power of relationships to drive positive outcomes, and the importance of championing underserved communities.
Andrea serves as a collaborator in supporting DMC’s partners to identify root problems and implement strategies to improve engagement, company culture and team performance. She assists in data collection and analysis through employee interviews, shadows, and surveys. Her work also includes conducting research for best practices and potential tools in executive coaching and motivation, as well as developing and delivering training content, tools, and resources for corporate partners. She loves performing and is also an incredible softball coach with many years of experience coaching high school teams and travel teams.
Solution Architect
David is a creative problem solver, skilled at finding solutions to complex issues and effectively communicating technical information to others in understandable ways. He uses a wide variety of tools, including building web applications and analyzing data, to enhance understanding and improve quality and efficiency. David has over a decade of experience teaching high school mathematics and has an Master's of Art in Teaching (MAT) in Mathematics from Rivier University. He has coached high school sports, provided academic support to students in Manchester at an after school program, and served in the Peace Corps in the city of Quito, Ecuador as an education volunteer. He enjoys ice fishing, playing music (drums and guitar), and spending time with his wife and cat.
Lead Designer
Rakesh manages all aspects of DMC visuals, from research and ideation, to creative conceptualization and design. He is a talented graphic designer with many years of experience working in a variety of industries including IT, hospitality, education, healthcare, workforce, music and arts. Rakesh’s curiosity in the backstory of every project allows him to bring difficult concepts to life by making them tangible and accessible through his designs. Rakesh believes that design tells a story that is louder than words, a story which helps to connect with the customers, users, and buyers emotionally, mentally, and physically.