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.

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Lisa Nitsch, MSW

Principal & Founder

Lisa J. Nitsch, MSW Lisa Nitsch is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Nitsch Consulting, a Baltimore-based consulting firm that provides services in violence prevention systems consulting, organizational capacity building, training, facilitation, and expert witness testimony. Her work focuses on violence prevention, justice systems, organizational effectiveness, and cross-sector collaboration.

Lisa has nearly 30 years of experience in the domestic violence and nonprofit sectors. Her career has included direct service, program development, operations management, and executive leadership roles, including advancement from frontline positions to Chief Operating Officer.

Lisa has contributed to the development of abuse intervention programs, including leading one of the first abuse intervention programs that was free to participants and offered supportive, wrap-around supportive services, while maintaining a primary focus on victim safety. Lisa led the design and writing the first trauma-informed curriculum that was accessible to low literacy populations and considerate of the potential for participants to be both perpetrators of violence and victims of oppressive systems. The curriculum’s effectiveness has been demonstrated through peer-reviewed, published research. She has written and presented on violence prevention, including approaches that apply lessons from community violence intervention to intimate partner violence prevention.

She currently serves as Co-Chair of the National Network of Abuse Intervention Partners (NNAIP) and as a member of the Maryland Governor's Family Violence Council. Her previous leadership roles include Vice-Chair of the Baltimore City Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, membership on the Baltimore City Domestic Violence High Risk Task Force, board service with the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, Vice President of Women in Fatherhood, and Co-Chair of Maryland's Abuse Intervention Collaborative.

Throughout her career, Lisa has provided technical assistance, training, and consultation to federal agencies and national organizations, including the White House, the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women, the National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She was recognized in Dr. Edward Gondolf's Gender-Based Perspectives on Batterer Programs, received a 2013 award from the Center for Urban Families, and was honored by the Mayor of New Orleans in 2007 for her work with families following Hurricane Katrina.

Our Values

Collaboration

Collaboration drives innovation, enhances productivity, and improves problem-solving by leveraging diverse perspectives and skills, leading to better performance.

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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.

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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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What Our Partners Say…

  • "wholly pragmatic and compassionate at the same time""

    Bryan D.

  • "the authenticity and vision are captivating and transformative."

    Ashley P.

  • "inspires teams with clarity, empathy, and vision, always fostering collaboration while driving results"

    Shelby F.

  • "it's hard to walk away without having both laughed and learned a lot."

    Tony L.

  • "vast intellect, institutional knowlege and commitment to caring for the most vulnerable"

    Leon H.

  • "shapes systems, inspires teams, and improves lives."

    Juan Carlos A.

  • "vision, dedication, and heart can elevate any organization to the next level."

    Raymond L.

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