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Marsha Murray, Esq.
Principal Advisor, Legal, Governance & Operational Strategy
Marsha Murray, Esq. operates at the intersection of law and execution—guiding leaders where material risk, complex stakeholders, and defensible outcomes are non-negotiable. She brings a rare combination of legal rigor and operational command—helping leadership teams strengthen governance, modernize policy, and drive measurable performance across programs, people, and systems.
Marsha currently serves in the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis (Harris County, Texas) as Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Administration and Policy. In this role, she partners with senior leadership to advance policy priorities, improve operational controls, and translate strategic objectives into day-to-day execution. She has also served as Interim Human Resources Director, applying disciplined leadership to workforce operations and organizational stability during periods of transition.
Previously, Marsha was a Mayoral Appointed City Department Director for the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity, where she led large-scale operational and regulatory work across programs affecting businesses, contractors, and public stakeholders. Her leadership combined legal oversight with execution discipline—strengthening compliance processes, improving program performance metrics, and guiding cross-functional teams delivering public and private funds. Among her accomplishments, she secured approval to develop a $35M grant program supporting 1,100 organizations, implemented a first-ever staff augmentation solution to stabilize an understaffed compliance function, and drove regulatory changes that strengthened program integrity and qualification pathways.
Earlier, Marsha served as Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Houston Legal Department, overseeing operational and administrative functions spanning personnel, procurement, budget, and technology—improving performance through standardized hiring and operating procedures. Her career also includes senior roles with the City of Houston over multiple years, as well as leadership experience with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services, where she built a foundation in public law, administrative hearings, and program governance.
At MEH Advisory LLC, Marsha serves as a Principal Advisor to executives and boards who need clear judgment, disciplined governance, and practical execution. She helps organizations strengthen policies and controls, manage complex stakeholder environments, and design operating structures that reduce risk and improve performance. Her value is enterprise-wide: when organizations need legal-grade thinking applied to real-world operations, Marsha brings the structure, clarity, and leadership to deliver results.
Core Focus Areas
- Governance strategy, policy modernization, and executive counsel
- Risk, compliance, and control frameworks that stand up to scrutiny
- Operating model design, process improvement, and execution discipline
- Program oversight, performance metrics, and leadership reporting
- Grant and initiative design, implementation planning, and delivery management
- Procurement, contracting integrity, and regulatory program administration
- Workforce operations, organizational transition support, and HR governance
- Stakeholder management, cross-functional alignment, and high-visibility initiatives
Michael J. Russo
Principal, Capital Planning & Projects
Michael J. Russo brings more than 28 years of experience providing architectural design, capital planning, and project management services across New York City, Long Island, more than 30 U.S. states, and Europe. His work spans complex construction and restoration initiatives, including municipal, commercial, retail, restaurant, multi-family, sustainable, historic preservation, telecommunications, data, industrial, medical, office, and amusement facilities.
As Managing Partner of Hawkins Webb, Mr. Russo leads design-build initiatives and oversees lease review and project execution from early needs assessment and program definition through design, permitting, and construction. He is known for integrating value engineering, budget discipline, and constructability analysis at the earliest stages of planning—helping organizations make informed capital decisions before commitments are made.
At MEH Advisory LLC, Mr. Russo serves as Principal, Capital Planning & Projects, where he leads the firm’s capital planning and project advisory practice. He works with boards, executives, and public-sector stakeholders to develop clear capital narratives that connect needs assessment, evaluation, budget setting, program development, and phased implementation. His approach ensures capital investments are strategically sequenced, financially viable, and aligned with organizational mission and long-term objectives.
Mr. Russo is recognized for his ability to translate complex capital requirements into actionable strategies, guiding organizations through planning, governance, and implementation in highly regulated and mission-critical environments.
In addition to his professional practice, Mr. Russo is an active civic and nonprofit leader. He serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe and contributes to board governance through the Governance and Building Committees. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York, where he supports mission delivery and organizational oversight. He further contributes as an Advisory Committee Member (Real Estate) for the LGBTQ Network.
Core Focus Areas
- Capital planning, needs assessment, and project prioritization
- Program definition, scope development, and feasibility evaluation
- Budgeting, cost estimating, and funding / cash-flow alignment
- Value engineering and constructability reviews to reduce risk early
- Owner’s representation, governance support, and stakeholder coordination
- Design-build delivery oversight from concept through closeout
- Schedule management, procurement coordination, and change-order control
- Permitting, approvals, and regulatory navigation for complex projects
- Restoration, historic preservation, and sustainability-aligned project delivery
Gen Kapoor
Principal, Human Resources & Talent Strategy
Gen Kapoor is a senior human resources leader and strategic HR business partner with experience guiding organizations through growth, transformation, and high‑stakes people decisions in complex, regulated environments. Her work sits at the intersection of business performance and employee experience—helping leadership teams build operating models, talent systems, and workplace standards that support execution at scale.
Known for a disciplined, business‑first approach, Ms. Kapoor translates strategy into practical people solutions: clear decision rights, repeatable manager workflows, and governance that enables faster, more consistent action. She is a trusted partner to senior leaders, valued for pairing sound judgment and confidentiality with direct, solutions‑oriented execution.
At MEH Advisory LLC, Ms. Kapoor serves as Principal, Human Resources & Talent Strategy. She partners with boards, CEOs, and executive teams to strengthen the “people operating system” behind strategy—workforce planning, organization design, performance and rewards, and employee relations—so leaders can scale responsibly, retain critical talent, and sustain a healthy, compliant workplace. Her goal is to help clients align culture and capability with business priorities, while building the structures that keep teams engaged, accountable, and productive.
Ms. Kapoor currently serves as Head of Human Resources at Galvanize, where she leads core HR functions including business partnering, talent and engagement, employee relations, and total rewards. In this role, she supports leaders as they build high‑performing teams, manage change, and operationalize consistent people practices across the organization.
Previously, she was Head of Talent Management and Senior HR Business Partner at SoftBank Group International, advising senior leaders on talent strategy, leadership development, and organization effectiveness in a fast‑paced, global environment. Earlier in her career, she spent five years at Guggenheim Partners—including serving as Director of Talent Management and as an HR Business Partner—supporting leaders with talent processes, performance management, and organizational design in a high‑expectations setting.
Ms. Kapoor began her financial services HR path at J.P. Morgan and Bank of America, building a strong foundation in employee lifecycle practices, policy, and risk‑aware HR operations. She also brings a mission‑driven perspective from earlier work at Homes for the Homeless, where she supported community‑based services and learned the operational discipline required to deliver outcomes with limited resources.
Across sectors, Ms. Kapoor is recognized for cross‑functional partnership with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Operations; for coaching leaders through sensitive decisions with clarity and care; and for designing HR frameworks that are scalable, defensible, and aligned to enterprise standards. She brings a steady presence in moments that require both urgency and precision—helping organizations maintain momentum while protecting culture, risk posture, and trust.
Core Focus Areas
- Executive HR business partnering and leadership advisory
- Talent strategy, succession planning, and leadership development
- Employee relations and manager enablement (policies, coaching, and issue resolution)
- Performance management systems and operating cadence
- Total rewards strategy (compensation, benefits, and recognition)
- Organization design, operating models, and change management
- Culture, engagement, and internal communications
- HR governance, documentation standards, and risk‑aware controls
Gretchen K. Robinson, Esq.
Principal Advisor, Legal, Governance & Risk
Gretchen K. Robinson, Esq. is a senior legal and governance executive trusted by boards and executive leadership to build strong institutions—where sound governance, disciplined risk management, and high-quality execution are strategic advantages. As a Principal Advisor with MEH Advisory LLC, she advises on legal strategy, enterprise risk, operational integrity, and procurement governance—helping organizations strengthen controls, improve decision velocity, and deliver outcomes with consistency and credibility.
Over more than two decades, Ms. Robinson has built a career inside environments where outcomes are shaped by public accountability, regulatory pressure, and reputational exposure. She is trusted for her ability to anticipate legal and governance risk before it escalates, create disciplined frameworks for oversight and compliance, and translate complex legal realities into direct, actionable guidance for decision-makers. Her work is rooted in judgment, institutional fluency, and execution—supporting leaders through investigations, litigation, transitions, and reform.
Ms. Robinson previously served as General Counsel to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC), where she directed litigation strategy, advised governing leadership, negotiated high-value real estate and capital agreements, and implemented governance and compliance structures that strengthened operational integrity and revenue performance. In addition to enterprise legal leadership, she played a key role in procurement and contracting governance—developing guidelines, strengthening controls, and helping oversee procurement functions to ensure transparent, defensible sourcing and contracting decisions.
Her earlier senior roles include service with the New York City Department of Correction, Empire State Development, the Civilian Complaint Review Board, and the Queens District Attorney’s Office—experience that gives her a rare, end-to-end command of enforcement, compliance, prosecution, investigations, and executive decision-making. This breadth makes her especially effective in matters where legal exposure, governance expectations, procurement decisions, and operational realities must be managed simultaneously.
At MEH Advisory, Ms. Robinson supports organizations across sectors on governance reform, litigation oversight, investigative response, crisis management, regulatory strategy, enterprise risk, and procurement governance. She is known for calm leadership under pressure, practical solutions, and the ability to align legal strategy with organizational priorities—helping executives and boards act with confidence, credibility, and speed.
Core Focus Areas
- Board governance, fiduciary oversight, and executive counsel
- Enterprise risk management, compliance strategy, and control frameworks
- Procurement governance, contracting controls, and defensible sourcing practices
- Procurement policies, guidelines, and department leadership support
- Investigations, regulatory response, and governance reform
- Litigation portfolio oversight and outside counsel management
- Crisis management, reputational risk, and high-scrutiny advisory
- Contract negotiation and complex real estate / capital agreements
- Public-sector and quasi-public organizational strategy and operational integrity
Lennon Turner, M.P.H.
Principal, Data Strategy & Operations
Lennon Turner, M.P.H., is a public health and research operations executive recognized for building data-driven systems that strengthen accountability, performance, and execution in complex organizations. With more than 20 years of experience spanning academic medicine and government, he brings deep expertise in data strategy, program delivery, performance management, and cross-functional governance.
Lennon currently serves as Director of the Clinical Trials Support Core at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he oversees the operational and data infrastructure essential to high-quality clinical research in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)–aligned environments. He advances compliance, streamlines reporting, and integrates stakeholder coordination to ensure consistent, high-quality execution.
Prior to Columbia, Lennon spent nearly two decades with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, including leadership roles supporting the World Trade Center Health Registry. He led cross-disciplinary teams and strengthened performance and reporting frameworks that improved transparency and operational reliability across mission-critical public health programs. He later served as Executive Director of the All of Us Research Program, New York City Consortium, aligning multi-institutional partners and building governance and delivery systems for one of the nation’s largest precision medicine research initiatives.
At MEH Advisory LLC, Lennon serves as Principal, Data Strategy & Operations, advising leaders across sectors on how to build high-performing operating systems. He designs KPI frameworks, governance structures, and executive dashboards that translate strategy into measurable execution—clarifying ownership, tightening cross-functional workflows, and establishing operating rhythms that keep priorities visible and performance accountable. Whether the environment is public, private, or nonprofit, Lennon is brought in to make complex work easier to run, easier to measure, and easier to sustain.
His work is industry-agnostic: when outcomes matter and multiple teams must move as one, he builds the structure that makes it happen.
Education: Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Biomedical Sciences, University at Albany; Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry, Stony Brook University.
Core Focus Areas
- Data strategy, governance, and operational reporting
- KPI frameworks, executive dashboards, and decision support
- Performance management systems and operating cadence (metrics, action tracking, accountability)
- Process improvement, workflow standardization, and execution discipline
- Program operations and implementation planning for complex initiatives
Stephen Gooden, M.H.A.
Principal, Operations and Strategy
Stephen Gooden, M.H.A. is an operations and strategy leader known for improving performance, strengthening execution, and building operating discipline inside complex organizations. With more than two decades of management experience, he has helped hospitals, ambulatory care networks, and physician group practices elevate operational reliability, optimize resource use, and deliver measurable outcomes. His work is grounded in practical leadership—aligning people, process, and metrics so organizations can perform consistently at scale.
Mr. Gooden holds a Master of Health Administration from Hofstra University and has led initiatives across New York City and Long Island that improved service delivery, operational stability, and program performance. Over his career, he has developed and launched community-focused programs and services, strengthened management systems, and helped leadership teams convert strategic objectives into day-to-day execution.
He is the Founder and CEO of LibertyMedx LLC, a healthcare consulting firm established in 2020. Through LibertyMedx, he provides a personalized, results-driven approach—supporting organizations with performance improvement, operational strategy, and implementation support. He is valued for his ability to assess operational realities quickly, identify root causes, and execute plans that hold up over time.
At MEH Advisory LLC, Stephen serves as Principal, Operations and Strategy, partnering with executives, boards, and cross-functional teams to strengthen organizational performance. He helps clients clarify priorities, design operating models that fit how work truly gets done, and implement management systems that drive accountability without bureaucracy. Whether the setting is healthcare, nonprofit, or public-sector, Stephen brings the same disciplined approach: define the outcome, align the operating plan, establish the metrics, and execute with consistency.
Stephen is recognized for his operational and business acumen—connecting strategy to staffing, budgets, workflows, and performance tracking in ways leaders can act on. He brings executive presence, strong judgment, and a practical style that accelerates progress while strengthening the systems required for sustainable results.
Core Focus Areas
- Operating model design and execution discipline (roles, rhythms, accountability)
- Performance management systems: KPIs, scorecards, and action tracking
- Operational strategy, implementation planning, and program delivery
- Process improvement and workflow standardization for scalable performance
- Resource alignment: staffing models, budget-informed planning, and productivity levers
- Leadership reporting and executive decision support
- Service line and program development; launch planning and operational readiness
- Change management and cross-functional alignment to sustain improvements
Melissa D. James, Esq.
Principal Advisor, Legal Strategy & Litigation
Melissa D. James, Esq. is a litigation and regulatory strategist who advises organizations on complex disputes, investigations, and high-stakes matters where credibility, precision, and outcome discipline are non-negotiable. As a Principal Advisor with MEH Advisory LLC, she partners with executive teams and counsel to strengthen legal posture, de-risk decision-making, and drive clear, defensible strategies from early assessment through resolution.
Ms. James currently serves as Of Counsel at Wilson Elser, where she supports a broad litigation practice spanning trials, appeals, administrative proceedings, and litigation support. Known for calm judgment and sharp advocacy, she helps clients translate complexity into practical options—balancing risk, cost, and timing while protecting institutional interests.
Her experience includes roles in premier law firm and government settings. Ms. James previously served as Litigation Staff Attorney at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, managing high-stakes matters involving complex commercial disputes, internal and government investigations, and antitrust issues. Earlier, she worked at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP as a Discovery Attorney supporting due diligence reviews and investigations in complex commercial and antitrust disputes, and served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Charities Bureau for the Office of the New York State Attorney General, conducting sensitive investigations involving charitable institutions.
Ms. James has also led teams and operationalized legal execution. As Supervising Attorney at the Law Offices of Joseph A. Romano, P.C., she supervised a team of attorneys in a busy Worker’s Compensation department, mentored junior lawyers, and represented clients in hearings and proceedings, including Article 78 matters. She later served as Senior Associate at the Law Offices of Michael D. Uysal, PLLC, where she trained junior associates, managed client conflicts and resolution strategy, engaged with insurance carriers in settlement negotiations, and handled court appearances across New York City administrative forums.
In addition to her practice, Ms. James has been an Adjunct Professor at LIM College, teaching upper-level Business Law courses and bringing a practical, real-world lens to legal analysis and professional standards. Her work reflects a consistent focus on rigorous preparation, clear writing, persuasive advocacy, and relationship-centered negotiation.
Ms. James earned her Juris Doctor from Vermont Law and Graduate School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a specialization in Criminology from Hampton University, where she graduated with honors. She is admitted to the New York Bar and maintains a strong commitment to pro bono service.
Core Focus Areas
- Litigation strategy across trials, hearings, and appeals
- Administrative law, regulatory proceedings, and agency practice
- Government and internal investigations; due diligence review support
- Risk assessment and defensible decision-making for executives and boards
- Settlement strategy, negotiation, and dispute resolution
- Legal operations support: matter triage, case management, and escalation pathways
- Team leadership, mentoring, and supervision of legal staff
- Executive-ready writing, briefing, and stakeholder communications
- Business law instruction and training for professional standards and compliance culture
Aidan Kehoe
Principal Advisor, AI Strategy & Advanced Analytics
Aidan Kehoe is a highly sought-after AI and digital infrastructure entrepreneur and advisor known for helping leaders convert emerging technology into durable business advantage. He blends deep technical fluency with operator-level judgment—aligning strategy, data, talent, governance, and execution—so organizations can scale responsibly, manage risk, and realize measurable ROI from AI investments.
At MEH Advisory LLC, Mr. Kehoe serves as Principal Advisor, AI Strategy & Advanced Analytics. He partners with boards, CEOs, COOs, and executive teams to design AI value roadmaps; build decision-ready analytics; and establish the operating model—ownership, controls, and delivery cadence—required to move from experimentation to enterprise adoption. His work focuses on clarity of outcomes, speed-to-value, and the discipline needed to ensure AI initiatives are governed, repeatable, and commercially relevant.
Mr. Kehoe’s perspective is grounded in building and scaling companies across AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. He is the Founder & Managing Partner of Nadia Partners and has served as a Chairman, Co‑Founder, and investor in multiple AI ventures, bringing first-hand experience with product strategy, platform architecture, go-to-market execution, and the real-world economics of scaling technology in dynamic markets.
He also maintains a sustained commitment to civic and nonprofit leadership, including board service supporting mission-driven organizations. That combination—builder, operator, and steward—makes him a distinctive partner for organizations seeking to modernize with confidence and lead with integrity.
Core Focus Areas
- AI strategy and value roadmap (use‑case portfolio, prioritization, ROI discipline)
- Advanced analytics and decision intelligence (KPIs, forecasting, performance dashboards)
- Data foundation and governance (quality, privacy, security, master data, controls)
- AI operating model and MLOps enablement (product ownership, experimentation‑to‑production pipeline)
- Responsible AI and model risk management (policies, review gates, documentation standards)
- Technology ecosystem and partnerships (build/buy/partner decisions, vendor management)
- AI infrastructure and cost optimization (compute strategy, scalability, unit economics)
Vivian Louie
Principal, Systems Transformation, Operations & Strategy
Vivian Louie is an executive leader with 25+ years of experience guiding complex, highly regulated organizations through growth, transformation, and operational stabilization. Her career spans large public-sector agencies and mission-driven enterprises, where she has been trusted with enterprise-wide operations, multi-county delivery models, large budgets, and politically sensitive initiatives.
Ms. Louie is known for translating policy and mission into executable strategy. She builds governance structures, performance systems, and cross-sector partnerships that help organizations scale responsibly, improve service quality, and deliver results that stand up to scrutiny. Her work includes overseeing $100M+ budgets and contracts, leading multi-site operations, and steering organizations through expansion, crisis response, and long-term stabilization.
In her current leadership role at Community Housing Innovations, Inc., Ms. Louie provides strategic oversight across programmatic functions, strengthens compliance and operational controls, and drives initiatives that improve outcomes for communities. Previously, she held senior leadership roles within New York City government, including extensive tenure with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development and the NYC Department of Homeless Services—leading large portfolios, frontline service operations, and performance-driven program improvements at scale.
At MEH Advisory LLC, Ms. Louie serves as Principal, Systems Transformation, Operations & Strategy. She partners with boards, executives, and senior leaders to strengthen operating models, align strategy with execution, and build the management systems that turn complex work into consistent performance. Her approach is practical and outcomes-driven: clarify priorities, establish measurable targets, build the right governance and operating rhythm, and equip teams to deliver with discipline.
She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Community Organizing & Policy from Michigan State University School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English & Psychology from the University of Michigan.
Core Focus Areas
- Enterprise and program operations: operating model design, process improvement, and performance management
- Strategy-to-execution leadership: governance, accountability structures, and management cadence
- Regulatory compliance and risk-aware operations in complex, public-facing environments
- Budget, contract, and portfolio oversight; resource alignment to mission priorities
- Cross-functional and cross-sector partnership development to deliver coordinated outcomes
- Change leadership: stabilization, turnaround support, and scaling services responsibly
Lance Binyard
Principal Advisor, Legal Agreements & Contract Execution
Lance Binyard, J.D., is a legal agreements and contract-execution consultant who helps organizations close clear, enforceable agreements that protect the mission, reduce risk, and keep operations moving. A graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, Lance brings a practical, execution-first approach to contract structure and negotiation—aligning legal terms with real operating conditions so leaders can move from intent to signed commitments.
As Founder and Principal of iMarketsocial LLC, he supports organizations across digital marketing, multimedia, entertainment, and education by drafting, negotiating, and strengthening agreements that govern partnerships, content and media work, vendor engagements, and program delivery. His method is disciplined and outcomes-driven: define scope, lock pricing and deliverables, allocate risk, protect rights, and establish remedies—so agreements hold up under scrutiny and perform in real life.
At MEH Advisory LLC, Lance serves as Principal Advisor, Legal Agreements & Contract Execution, partnering with executives and operators to tighten terms, improve contracting discipline, and accelerate deal-close timelines—especially where reputation, intellectual property, and stakeholder exposure require careful control.
Core Focus Areas
Drafting and negotiating service agreements, vendor contracts, and consulting agreements
Statement-of-Work (SOW) development: scope, deliverables, milestones, acceptance criteria
Contract risk management: indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance, termination, dispute terms
Intellectual property protections: ownership, licensing, usage rights, work-for-hire, confidentiality
Partnership and collaboration agreements (including cross-sector and mission-aligned collaborations)
Sponsorship, talent, and content-related agreements in multimedia/entertainment contexts
Compliance-forward contract clauses for education and program delivery environments
Contract workflow discipline: templates, redlines, approval pathways, and close-out readiness