"Since January 2O25, I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Kendra Chao. She is professional. She is kind. She is caring. She is a supportive colleague. She is a gentle soul. Her intelligence is clear in the way she has helped our organization navigate complex tasks with clarity and grace.

Kendra approaches every task with care. She brings consistency and trust to her work. She ensures excellence without losing sight of the people involved. She has a quiet abilility to move things forward in a way that makes the process feel seamless. Her influence strengthens both the work and the team.

It has been a pleasure to work alongside her since my arrival at Old Skool Cafe. It has been an even greater honor to call her a friend."

Matthew Arch

Head of Operations

Old Skool Cafe is a youth-run supper club empowering at-risk youth through job training, employment, and community.  

"Kendra provided us with an evaluation of our nonprofit partnerships, and her work was both professional and sensitive to the groups who would be impacted by the results. She approached the assessment with a deep heart for ministry and a commitment to advancing community impact.

Her evaluation reflected not only a strong grasp of nonprofit strategy but also a discernment for how ministries can align their resources and partnerships to serve more effectively. She asked thoughtful questions, listened with care, and delivered insights rooted around stewardship, collaboration, and service.

What stood out most was her ability to provide clarity while keeping mission at the forefront. Her recommendations were practical and actionable yet always anchored in the greater purpose of advancing solutions and support in our community.

I would wholeheartedly recommend Kendra to any organization seeking strategic clarity and guidance in evaluating partnerships. She brings wisdom, discernment, and a genuine passion for helping ministries thrive."

Brad Edson

Founder

M1 Foundation and Impact AZ is a private foundation investing for impact.  

 "I was newly onboarded as the Executive Director of a small nonprofit, and in my second month in the role I was feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work within limited hours.

Kendra helped me create structure, strategy, and direction. Working with her guided me in building practical systems, defining my priorities, and strengthening how I show up as a leader. We reviewed budgets, funding strategies, and relationship-building with community partners. We also worked through immediate organizational priorities while beginning to shape a 3–5 year vision for the organization’s future. 

She brings a grounded, thoughtful approach that makes complex work feel more manageable and intentional. She was also an incredible mentor and my biggest cheerleader. I felt seen, heard, and supported throughout the process.

More importantly, I now feel much more confident in my leadership and better equipped to move projects forward with clarity and purpose.

I’m deeply grateful for her mentorship and the care she brought into this work. I highly recommend working with Kendra if you’re looking to build stronger systems, deepen your leadership, and bring more structure to your work."

Harmonie T. Tangonan-Kwan

Executive Director

Kubo is the Hub for Filipino Culture and Creativity in Long Beach

 "Kendra worked with our clinic to help us refine and strengthen our marketing approach. She took the time to sit down with our team, listen, and really understand the different areas of our marketing before suggesting thoughtful ways to fine-tune our strategy and improve client retention.

She guided us in refining our notification prompts, creating flyers, and even developing a plan to partner with nearby clinics to expand our outreach. Her collaborative style and practical suggestions made the whole process both effective and stress-free.

What stood out most was how approachable and genuine she was throughout. Kendra made everything feel simple and achievable, and her support gave us a clear path forward. We truly value the time, expertise, and care she brought to our clinic."

Sharath Reniguntala

Owner 

Vein Clinic & Med Spa is a for-profit vein and weight loss clinic in Orange County.