People

Good collaboration begins with the right people.

Robert H. Martin
Managing Director

Alqymy is led by Robert H. Martin, a strategist and facilitator with more than two decades of experience supporting mission-driven leaders and organizations. Robert’s background spans organizational strategy, leadership development, and values-based storytelling, with deep expertise in guiding coalitions, networks, and collaboratives through moments of complexity and change.

Robert brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and narrative skill, informed by his work as an award-winning documentary filmmaker and as former Head Teaching Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School for Marshall Ganz’s renowned course on public narrative as a leadership discipline. Whether supporting a grassroots coalition or a national foundation, Robert shows up as an ally, thought partner, and guide—helping people get unstuck, align around what matters, and move forward with clarity and purpose.

“I heard from several people who were willing to make time today because you were facilitating and that prompted them to prioritize it.”
“You inspire confidence!”

Collaboration is how we work—and how we’re built.

Just as we help our clients navigate complex collaboration, Alqymy itself is built on partnerships—bringing together the right people to meet each client’s needs and deliver transformative outcomes. We regularly work with colleagues who bring deep expertise in areas such as strategic communications, evaluation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement, and we assemble teams based on the specific goals and context of each project.

Here are a few of the trusted partners we’ve had the privilege to collaborate with, and whose talents deepen and extend what we offer:

  • Sharna Fey / Pono Coaching & Consulting

    Sharna is a seasoned executive coach and strategist with over 25 years of experience helping leaders align with their core values, elevate their leadership, and navigate change with clarity and purpose. A Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC), her compassionate and direct approach has grown leadership and team capacity across sectors—from Fortune 500 companies to mission-driven organizations—through meaningful dialogue, actionable insights, and trust-based coaching relationships.

  • Kristin Hayden / Vision Powered Ventures

    An Ashoka Fellow and former CEO of ReflectUS, Kristin brings over two decades of experience helping mission-driven organizations attract resources, grow their impact, and align people around bold, shared vision. She is the founder of OneWorld Now!, a global leadership program for marginalized youth, and a nationally respected voice in civic leadership, women's empowerment, and philanthropic innovation. Kristin is also a dynamic speaker, facilitator, and host who curates transformational gatherings designed to connect, inspire, and activate change.

  • Deb Stallings / Pono Coaching & Consulting

    A seasoned coach, fundraiser, and organizational strategist, Deb helps leaders and teams increase their self-awareness, navigate complexity, and communicate with clarity. With over 25 years of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership, she offers particular depth in fundraising strategy, board development, and interim executive leadership. Deb supports organizations through times of growth and transition—helping them align resources with mission, strengthen internal capacity, and build the kind of leadership culture that sustains long-term impact.

“The Alqymy team quickly understood our challenges and more importantly our opportunities—the big picture of where we want to go in the long-term, but also the details we need to get right today in order to fulfill that vision.”

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