The 501 Team
501 Consultants, Inc. is a balanced team of core talent and contracted partners. We have developed strong connections with select brand, marketing, design, direct mail, and organizational development consultants to better serve our clients. Our partners are engaged on an as-needed basis based on project scope, style, and requirements.
In-house Team
Sara Higgins,
Co-CEO
Sara has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector – including as an executive director – with a focus on planning, building infrastructure, program and project management, community outreach, and advocacy. She has grown a fledgling community organization from $250,000 in revenue to $1 million in under eight years. She manages policy issues at the state and federal level, and regularly engages in consulting and facilitation work with nonprofit boards, leadership teams, and staff. Sara listens to understand, and her ability to ask clarifying questions has repeatedly helped clients focus problem-solving energies on their most pressing issues. Additionally, Sara has experience in the broadcasting industry and stage management and was a Marshall Memorial Fellowship finalist. She earned her BA from Seattle University (Magna Cum Laude) and is a member of AgForestry Class 42.
Colleen Frei, Co-CEO
Colleen has practiced law for over 18 years and has also served as a Board and committee member and volunteer for numerous nonprofits ranging in size and budget. Her hands-on experience in nonprofit governance and operations informs her thoughtful approach to ensuring the implementation of best practices and a collaborative approach. Her legal background includes business and structure, succession planning, and organizational and fiscal management. Colleen is passionate about what she does and the people she interacts with, fully committed to being part of the team to help organizations be successful. Colleen earned her BS in Natural Resources Ecology and Conservation and her JD in Law from the University of Idaho.
Tiffany Brine-Davies,
Fiscal Analyst Specialist
Tiffany is a central Washington native. Tiffany began her career in public accounting and after five years began working for private companies as an accountant, controller, and CFO. Gaining business experience led her to begin working as a consultant with client companies providing services in finance, marketing, and online media. She has a heart for community service and has consulted with and served on multiple non-profit boards. Tiffany's role with 501 Consultants is to help in serving internal and external clients with projects involving finance, analysis, and public administration. She graduated from Wenatchee High School and Central Washington University with her BA in Accounting.
Nathanial Helligso
Operations Specialist
Nathanial serves as our Operations Specialist drawing from over a decade of unwavering operational excellence, Nathanial is a seasoned leader with a distinct focus on organizational management. Fortified by a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership and Management, Nathanial has orchestrated the seamless realization of over 200 diverse film projects. Spanning supervising cross-functional teams, Nathanial shines by guiding the refinement of logistical intricacies and stewarding budgets and projects to completion. His adeptness guarantees not only streamlined operations but also the pinnacle of efficiency. His unwavering dedication to propelling outcomes through meticulous strategic forethought and harmonious collaboration encapsulates his philosophy toward every undertaking.