Diversity reboot

Charlyn is the Founder & CEO of Working Within, a community-based fractional fundraising services firm dedicated to helping non-profit leaders grow and diversify their revenue. With a strong background in the C-Suite and management consulting, Charlyn has previously served as Chief of Staff and Analyst at leading consulting firms. One of her most notable projects involved overseeing the strategy refresh for a client’s $300 million portfolio of national K-12 education investments.

Charlyn’s accomplishments extend beyond consulting. She was named an Inno Under 25 honoree by the Denver Business Journal, recognizing her as one of Colorado’s top entrepreneurs and innovators under 25. She studied Finance, with minors in Legal Studies and the Business of Social Impact at Washington University's Olin Business School. During her academic journey, she was awarded the prestigious Nelson Mandela Award, Frankie Muse Freeman Award, and Dean’s Special Award for her work with Teaching Racial Understanding Through Honesty (TRUTH).