Our Vision

& Mission

Vision

Work that feels organized, people who feel supported, and progress everyone can see.

Mission

To provide hands-on support that brings clarity, structure, and steady follow-through to the work that matters most. We step in as partners, planning, organizing, and managing the work so people can move forward with confidence.

About Us

We started Dynamic Knowledge Consulting because important work often stalls when people don’t have the capacity or support to move it forward.

We have spent our careers running projects, designing programs, and supporting leaders in complex environments. We step in where needed, bring structure to the work, keep priorities on track, and support the people responsible for getting it done.

We partner with individuals and teams who want progress, not pressure. Our role is simple: help you stay organized, aligned, and moving forward.

Meet the Team


  • Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer

    Danielle Knox is a consultant and project manager who supports organizations with program design, evaluation, and strategic planning. She brings experience managing complex projects, developing funder-aligned initiatives, and helping teams stay organized and focused on what matters most.

    With a background in research, leadership development, and stakeholder engagement. She is a licensed educator and school administrator in North Carolina, with deep experience in instructional leadership and system improvement.


  • Director of Adult Learning, Engagement & Executive Leadership

    Xzaviar Foggie is a transformational leader, executive coach, and strategist with expertise in program design, leadership development, and organizational growth. With a proven track record of driving academic achievement and cultivating high-performing teams, she specializes in helping leaders and organizations build cultures rooted in excellence, engagement, and continuous improvement.

    Throughout her career, Xzaviar has successfully led initiatives that accelerated student outcomes, strengthened educator retention, and developed leadership capacity within large urban school systems. At DK Consulting, she partners with leaders to transform vision into measurable impact through strategic planning, coaching, and people-centered leadership development.


  • Co-Founder & Chief Program Officer

    Kristin Ward is a leader and consultant who helps organizations drive change and strengthen leadership at every level. She brings experience in coaching, instructional strategy, and program design, with a focus on building talent pipelines and creating inclusive, high-performance cultures.

    A former teacher and school administrator, Kristin has also served as a senior nonprofit leader supporting large-scale organizational transformation. She holds degrees in Educational Leadership and English Education, certificates in Strategy Execution and Product Management, and is pursuing her Doctorate in Organizational Learning and Leadership at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. 

  • Director of Curriculum and Program Design

    Merisha Leak is an educational leader, curriculum strategist, and instructional designer with over a decade of experience developing engaging, student-centered learning experiences and leading instructional initiatives that drive meaningful learning outcomes. With a background in English education, curriculum development, and instructional leadership, she specializes in designing innovative programs, fostering inclusive learning communities, and equipping educators and students with the tools they need to thrive. 

    Her work centers on building impactful curriculum, strengthening instructional practices, and creating learning environments that inspire growth, critical thinking, and lasting achievement.