About Us
Our Story
We started The Ainsley Scott Group because we saw a disconnect between what people need and what leaders often focus on. We saw strategies that looked polished but were unclear in practice, and plans that sat on shelves instead of guiding real decisions.
We wanted to build a firm that helps organizations close that gap. When priorities are clear and leaders are on the same page, work becomes simpler and people are motivated to do their best. That is the work we focus on.
Between us, we bring experience in strategy, change, people leadership, human resources, and operations. Our role is to design a straightforward solution that guides the right decisions, and turn ideas into clear commitments your people can follow through on.
How We Work
We bring structure to how your teams work so they know what matters, understand the role they play, and stay motivated to make progress. We guide the process, bring outside experience, and keep the work moving, while your team brings the knowledge of how your organization actually operates. Working closely together, we build solutions that fit your reality and hold up once we're gone.
About Our Founders
Tara Lavoie | London, Canada
Tara brings 20+ years of experience leading the people side of organizational change. Her background includes HR, law, change management, and leadership development with advanced training in Lean Six Sigma and Human-Centered Design. She works closely with senior leaders navigating complex transitions to ensure implementation is sustainable.
Andrea Garry | Barcelona, Spain
Andrea brings over 10 years of experience in strategy, program design, and organizational change. With a background in education and experience supporting senior leaders at some of North America's largest organizations, she focuses on helping teams clarify priorities and build plans that turn into real, everyday action.
Who We Work With
We work with associations, nonprofits, and other organizations, and the leadership teams and Boards who run them.
Our clients come to us at different points: developing a strategic plan, understanding what their people are telling them, strengthening how their leadership team works together, or preparing for a significant change. What they tend to have in common is a leadership team that's ready to make decisions, but wants an outside perspective and a clear process to get there.