Dr. Michelle Story-Stewart is the steady hand behind the engine of growth at The J. Francis Consulting Group—an accomplished corporate strategist, operational expert, and values-driven leader who merges financial precision with heart-centered leadership. With more than 25 years of experience across government, nonprofit, and private sectors, Dr. Story-Stewart has carved out a legacy of elevating mission-driven organizations and purpose-led businesses into thriving institutions.

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As Chief Operating Officer and Senior Partner at J. Francis Consulting Group, she architects the firm’s operational strategy while leading client engagements that span strategic planning, financial modeling, growth scaling, and executive coaching. Whether guiding nonprofits through fiscal transformation or empowering early-stage founders to build scalable systems, her approach is rooted in integrity, excellence, and service.

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Before joining the firm, Dr. Story-Stewart held CFO roles in both government agencies and private companies, where she led high-stakes financial turnarounds and designed operational frameworks that improved sustainability, accountability, and impact. Her experience ranges from internal growth consulting to budget overhauls, consistently delivering measurable outcomes with long-term value.

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Respected as both a corporate leader and a community builder, Dr. Story-Stewart believes leadership is not just about boardrooms and balance sheets—it’s about people. She brings a deeply human-centered approach to every engagement, ensuring that behind every number is a story, and behind every strategy is a legacy in the making.

 

Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to equity, excellence, and empowerment. At the J. Francis Consulting Group, Dr. Story-Stewart’s leadership is more than operational—it’s transformational.