Who we are
At Nitsch Consulting, we know every family, organization, and community is different. The systems that keep people safe and help things run well should be built to fit their needs. We provide clear guidance and practical support to address intimate partner violence and promote strong, mission-focused leadership. Our main services include training and meeting facilitation, operations support and strategy, and expert witness testimony.
The company is led by Lisa Nitsch, who has nearly 30 years of nationally recognized experience in the nonprofit field focused on intimate partner violence. She helps connect day-to-day mission work with strong, stable operations.
We are committed to long-term success and clear results. Nitsch Consulting is a strong partner for federal agencies, nonprofit staff and boards, mission-driven companies, and legal professionals who need a leader who can create change, show impact, and support success.
All of our work is guided by a strong commitment to community empowerment, equity, safety, and the joy necessary to support sustained advocacy and system change.
Her training and technical assistance work is equally distinguished. Lisa has partnered with Futures Without Violence, the Battered Women's Justice Project, National Fatherhood Initiative, the Women of Color Network, the Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community, the Center for Justice Innovation, the National District Attorneys Association, and the National Football League. She has advised the White House across multiple administrations, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women, and the Department of Health & Human Services' Administration for Children & Families.
Among her many honors, Lisa takes particular pride in being recognized as a field leader in Ed Gondolf's 2015 book Gender-Based Perspectives on Batterer Programs; receiving a 2013 award from the Center for Urban Families for her dedication to Baltimore City's most vulnerable residents; and a Special Day of Honor designated by Mayor Nagin in 2007 for her work supporting New Orleans’ fathers in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Lisa is best known for her pioneering work in designing intervention services for abusive partners and building professional capacity within nonprofit organizations. Grounded in nearly thirty years of direct service and executive leadership, she brings authenticity, humor, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to equity to every collaboration, whether with grassroots community groups or the highest levels of federal government.
Lisa Nitsch, MSW
Principal & Founder
Lisa Nitsch is a recognized leader in intimate partner violence intervention and nonprofit leadership, with nearly three decades of experience at one of Maryland's most prominent domestic violence service agencies. Since joining the organization in 1998, she has built an extraordinary career that spans direct clinical practice, community engagement, and executive leadership. She successfully advanced from frontline service roles to Chief Operating Officer, where she drove agency-wide strategic initiatives.
Lisa’s unique career has helped her develop expertise in nonprofit management, leadership development, and Board engagement. She has experience with individual and group therapy with survivors, abuse intervention, youth and children's services, and community mobilization efforts to end intimate partner violence. Her clinical and organizational experience has made her a sought-after voice.
Lisa has held a wide range of leadership positions, including Vice-Chair of Baltimore City's Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, member of the City's Domestic Violence High Risk Task Force, and Board member of both the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence. She has served as Vice President of Women in Fatherhood, Co-Chair of Maryland's Abuse Intervention Collaborative, and currently serves on the Maryland Governor's Family Violence Council, the Board of the Nicole Leister Education Foundation, and as an Advisor and Steering Committee member for the National Network of Abuse Intervention Programs.
Our Values
Collaboration
Collaboration drives innovation, enhances productivity, and improves problem-solving by leveraging diverse perspectives and skills, leading to better performance.
Honesty
Honesty is the foundation of safety and productivity. It supports morale and enables ethical decision-making.
Equity
Equity is demonstrated through tailored resources, tools, and opportunities that correct for structural disadvantages, engages diverse talent, and builds a stronger finished product.
Optimism
Optimism fuels resilience and drives innovation in support of your mission, which is critical for inspiring staff, partners, and the community at large.
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