About RMA
Mission
We uncover the gaps between intention and outcome, guiding leaders to build cultures where connectivity, creativity, and strategic clarity drive meaningful change and measurable results.
Vision
We envision organizations where clarity of purpose converges with authentic action, where teams transcend traditional boundaries, and where transformative leadership cultivates the collective brilliance of people and institutions.
Who We Are
RMA Consulting is the leadership development organization that unlocks creativity and connection within purpose-driven organizations.
Why–because collaboration and innovation are the clear pathways toward achieving ambitious goals. We transform organizational cultures by connecting visionary leadership with practical implementation, creating environments where innovation thrives and meaningful outcomes become achievable realities.
Core Values
High Quality
We deliver excellence in both process and outcome, valuing iteration and refinement until optimal results emerge. Our data-driven approaches reveal root causes, providing the flexibility and consistency needed for transformative change.
Authenticity
We bring our full selves to every relationship, speaking truth with integrity. We provide clear identification of cultural barriers, straightforward assessments that look beyond surface issues, and transparent communication throughout the process.
Connection
We break down silos by fostering relationships that connect people, ideas, and resources across traditional boundaries. Our deep commitment to understanding your unique organizational context creates cross-functional collaboration and builds coalitions for lasting change.
Innovation
We create environments where new ideas flourish, taking informed risks and embracing learning through iteration to drive meaningful organizational change.
Our Team
Dr. Rasheed Meadows
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Rasheed Meadows leads strategy and organizational improvement for non-profits, businesses, and education systems. With over 25 years of dedicated service, he has earned national recognition for innovative approaches to reshaping institutions to champion inclusive practices, prioritizing equity and positive cultural change....
As VP at TNTP, he led school turnaround services and diversity initiatives and championed the esteemed Bridge Fellowship, targeting support for Black and Latinx youth. His leadership at the High Tech High Charter network ensured equitable technology access and promoted an inclusive learning environment. He raised graduation rates in the Boston Public Schools system and eliminated achievement disparities.
A Yale alumnus with advanced Harvard degrees, including a doctorate in education leadership, Rasheed believes in the power of transformational leadership to drive positive outcomes for marginalized youth.
Ms. Edineide Rosa
Operations Manager
Edineide Rosa is a trusted partner in strategy and operations, with extensive experience supporting leaders and their teams across technology, nonprofit, and consulting sectors. She has built her career helping executives streamline processes, align priorities, and drive organizational efficiency, success, and measurable results....
She began her career in Ghana, where she co-founded TAP2educate. Returning to Boston, she served as Executive Assistant and Special Projects Manager for various organizations and companies. Most recently, Edineide spent nearly three years at AWS as Executive Assistant to the Head of Storage Services.
Today, she partners with senior leaders across industries, providing tailored support that blends strategic insight with operational expertise. Edineide holds a Master’s in Project Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs and Human Services from Northeastern University.
Dr. Brian C.B. Barnes
Consultant
Brian Barnes, with a distinguished background in leadership and community empowerment, advances educational and social reform. As the Founder and CEO of Reclamation Advisors LLC and a Co-Founder of TandemEd LLC, Dr. Barnes has led efforts to support youth, adults, and communities in reclaiming their leadership potential....
An adjunct faculty member at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Barnes contributes richly to academic discussions on community power and education's role in societal transformation. His work has earned him national recognition as a Presidential Leadership Scholar, reflecting his innovative approach to leadership.
Holding advanced degrees from Morehouse College, Andover Newton Theological School, and Harvard Graduate School of Education, Dr. Barnes' distinguished career and commitment to social justice and education reform underscore his capacity to lead transformative projects.
Dr. Nicole Gittens
Consultant
Nicole Gittens has been an educator for more than 27 years. She is in her second year as Chief Academic Officer at Capital City PCS. She moved to the DC area after a long career in education in the Boston area. ...
She attended undergraduate at Temple University in Philadelphia where she double-majored in Finance and Business Law. After graduating from Temple University, she decided to go into education and received her Master’s in the Art of Teaching from Simmons University in Boston, soon after that, she received her CAGS in Educational Administration from University of Massachusetts Boston
Most recently she received her EdD from Boston College in Educational Leadership. Dr. Gittens is passionate about student outcomes, adult learning, shared leadership and organizational improvement.
Mr. Jeffrey Cook
Consultant
Jeffrey Cook, current Principal of Governers' Village STEM Academy in North Carolina, brings over 28 years of educational expertise. Starting as a Teach for America member, he's impacted various roles, notably improving Wilson STEM Academy as its founding principal....
His tenure in Boston Public Schools, including as Headmaster at Urban Science Academy, led to prestigious commendations. Jeff's commitment to equity in education extends to teaching courses on responsive and inclusive teaching methods at Lasell College.
Holding a B.A. in Psychology and an M.Ed. from Harvard, he is furthering his leadership skills through a doctoral program at UNC Charlotte.