Who We Are.

Verdant Synergies is a consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations grow with clarity and purpose.

Co-founded by married couple of 20+ years: Saralyn Grass, Ed.D. and Gabe Grass, Ed.S., Verdant Synergies provides consultation in expert witness services, nonprofit management, fundraising strategies, small-business development, CEO coaching and grant-writing services. Drawing on decades of leadership and practical experience, we're thrilled to partner with clients to design solutions that strengthen operations, expand impact and position organizations and individuals for long-term success.

Dr. Saralyn Grass

Saralyn is a nationally recognized expert in child care policy, early learning standards and child safety in youth-serving programs. With over 20 years of experience in overseeing, developing and evaluating child care and education systems, she brings a unique combination of high-level policy knowledge and real-world operational insight. She holds a doctorate in Educational Policy and Program Evaluation and teaches graduate-level courses in early childhood education and administration, preparing future leaders in the field.

Gabe Grass

Gabe brings more than two decades of nonprofit development experience, having led advancement initiatives at three institutions of higher education.  His expertise includes major gift fundraising, corporate engagement, grant writing and creating strategies that strengthen both institutions and communities. An entrepreneur at heart, Gabe draws on his background in small-business leadership and relationship-building to help organizations and individuals realize their full potential for long-term impact and change.