Testimonials
Krista is a master at communication.
Her unbiased approach to solving any issue is what impresses me the most. She gathers all the info she needs from all parties and facilitates until there is a solution. There's a resolution 100% of the time in working with Krista.
Dan McKernan, Founder - Barn Sanctuary
Barn Sanctuary
As the managing director of a law chambers and founding partner in a criminal and constitutional litigation firm my time is not my own.
In fact, in a chambers where the lawyers tend to spend more time at the office than at home, the maintenance of a respectful and safe workplace is of paramount importance. Towards this end, from organizational structure and development to inclusion and diversity training, Krista's commitment to creating best practices has proven her an invaluable resource. Her devotion to our office environment has allowed me the time to focus on high profile cases like the #PigTrial. Thanks for all your help, Krista!
James Silver,
Managing Director, University Law Chambers
Krista is a Woman's Woman for sure. She's the kind of executive that has her i's dotted and her t's crossed.
She empowered me to go to the next level, and even beyond where I thought I could go as a professional. If you are ready to take that leap into the next frontier of your life, get ready to roll up your sleeves. Krista will walk you all the way through to the finish line and you will be smiling from ear to ear when its done." ........oh, and remember to Keep it Rowdy! I love you woman!
Renee King-Sonnen, Executive Director & Founder
Rowdy Girl Sanctuary
Krista has forgotten more about leadership, strategy, and advocacy than most nonprofit consultants will ever know.
I’ve watched in awe how she’s transformed multiple organizations to help them maximize their fundraising potential, media reach, and overall impact. Bottom line: she delivers results.
Anthony Bellotti, President/Co-Founder
Whitecoat Waste
I've had nothing but positive experiences working with Krista.
Having worked with Krista over the past two years I can say with confidence her consultation on matters large and small has made me, my projects, and our shared work better. She's insightful, deliberate,
and fearless!
Audrey Sanchez, Executive Director
Balanced
Krista is one of the strongest, most capable women working in the animal welfare movement.
The combination of her in-depth knowledge of farm animal welfare issues, strong negotiation skills, and ability to command the attention of a room make her a powerhouse in any corporate boardroom. Krista excels at managing the subtleties of building relationships with adversaries through her ability to construct and deliver persuasive, compelling arguments while also inspiring respect and fueling collaboration
Lauri Torgerson-White, Research Director
Farm Sanctuary
Krista Hiddema has kindly facilitated several webinars for the Global Coalition of Farm Sanctuaries, and acts as a mentor to sanctuary leaders.
Her depth of experience in the realities of sanctuary life combined with her expertise in board governance, human resources, and the "business" of effectively running a nonprofit are enhanced by her gift for teaching. Krista is able to break down complex legal issues into simple terms so that we participants understand how these laws apply to our daily work.
Indra Lahiri, Storyteller
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary
I cannot say enough good things about Krista, she is truly
one in a million.
As a start-up grassroots organisation with big plans, Animal Think Tank has benefited so much from Krista’s deep insight, knowledge and experience in HR, organisational development, strategy, governance, leadership, animal advocacy and so much more. Her support, guidance and constructive feedback (delivered ever so compassionately!) has been invaluable to us.
On a personal level I feel so blessed to have met Krista and to call her a dear friend and mentor (and one of my biggest champions!). I respect and trust her greatly. She is super smart, fiercely compassionate, no-nonsense and full of integrity. She also has a great sense of humour and her ever-present laughter and positive energy are contagious. Thank you Krista for everything!
Laila Kassam, PhD, Co-founder and Mission Lead
Animal Think Tank
I would like to express my utmost appreciation for Krista's exceptional consultancy services in reviewing our Respect in the Workplace Policy, our Team Guidebook, and conducting a Respect in the Workplace training.
Krista consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of these subjects and provided invaluable guidance throughout the process. Her expertise and attention to detail were instrumental in ensuring that our policies and guidelines align with best practices to foster a respectful and inclusive work environment. Furthermore, her engaging training sessions not only imparted knowledge but also empowered our team to apply the principles of respect effectively. I highly recommend Krista's consultancy services to any organization seeking to cultivate a culture of respect and inclusivity in the workplace.
Carolina Galvani, Executive Director
Sinergia Animal
My relationship with Krista has been one of the single most invaluable assets to both my personal development within the animal rights space, but also to the growth and competency of my new organization, SEED.
Her thoughtful, expert advice has helped us in so many ways, including in our strategic planning. Working with Krista on campaigns is not only fun, but she brings a fresh perspective to the work that's hard to find elsewhere. Krista is also one of the people I trust the most for advice on organizational human resources and development strategies. She's incredible to work with, and I highly recommend her consultancy to anyone looking to 'level-up' their animal rights advocacy.
Cailen LaBarge,
Strategies for Ethical and Environmental Development
SEED
Krista turns a seemingly complex ask into a simple and effective deliverable and I couldn’t be happier with the results!
Her knowledge of the movement enables her to parse out even the most subtle details needed for effective animal advocacy work, which is precisely why I chose Krista to consult in policy development. I found her to be reliable, trustworthy with confidential information, and timely. And not to mention, fun to be around! Krista is a gem and I’ll gladly return to her for future consulting needs.
Jessika Ava, MS, MPA
Grants Program Director
ProVeg International
Krista Hiddema is one of the most competent, resourceful, and accomplished professionals with which I have ever had the pleasure of working.
Previously colleagues, Krista and I worked collaboratively and successfully on several important animal protection initiatives. During those experiences, I was impressed by Krista's exceptional management of her team, coordination of complex and high-risk investigations, ease with media relations, comfort and skill negotiating with representatives from the highest levels of the animal agriculture industry, ability to lobby in the regulatory space, and capacity to fundraise to sustain her work.
Krista's versatility means she is able to consult on any situation in any context. Krista also holds my deepest trust as she's guided by a strong moral compass. Working with Krista has been a privilege and her many talents would be an asset to any organization."
Jaya Buhmitra, Leadership & Management Coach
Jaya’s Website
Krista's strategic input on helping us fight the 2016 Florida black bear trophy hunt, not only helped us stop it, but taught us team building methodologies which helped us unify a state and build bridges across a multitude of animal welfare organizations.
Adam Sugalski, Executive Director
One Protest
Krista Hiddema started working as our hr consultant in april, and by june we were already talking about extending her contract.
She's amazing to work with! Krista works on several projects. Some are very big picture -- looking years into the future, thinking about growth and big goals. Other projects are more granular such as carefully re-writing a paragraph in our Harassment and Discrimination Policy. Her sharp intelligence, professional experience and dedication to human and animal rights come through no matter what she's working on. She has saved us money both from her excellent advice but also because she often comes in under budget. She's very aware of how precious nonprofit dollars are! The icing on the cake, to me, is her wonderful personality. Human resources training can be difficult. I love how she gives blunt advice that cuts right to the root of the problem without losing her sense of compassion for the people involved. And when we're working on more mundane things (like testing the conference link for a company-wide training) she always makes us laugh. She is an incredible asset to the animal movement. Every time I talk to her I'm grateful she took us on as clients!
Alex Bury, Vice President of Development
Vegan Outreach