Beehive Strategies
“When we try to pick out anything by itself,
we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.“
—John Muir, 1911 My First Summer in the Sierra
Beehive Strategies is owned and led by Amanda Maria Edmonds, who brings 25 years of experience in nonprofit management (a long-time executive director), local government (a former mayor), and boards (governing, advisory, & appointed). Beehive Strategies supports nonprofit, government, and institutional sectors in pollinating positive impact, primarily in the areas of sustainability; food systems; and thriving, healthy, & equitable communities. We’re ready to support you in increasing your impact in ways that are pragmatic (at every budget), measurable (we love evaluation!), and strategic (choosing the right path).
Pollinating positive impact
Whether enacting local food policy, creating evaluation plans & tools, framing your message so people resonate with your impact, translating research into action, or choosing the most effective & strategic next step for your entity, Beehive Strategies can support you. Amanda (and team, when needed) are ready to be your:
What People Say
“I feel like every minute spent with Amanda I learned something new– both hearing her from the stage and speaking with her across a dinner table.”
— Attendee at 2025 statewide conference where Amanda was the keynote speaker and taught workshops about farmers market evaluation.
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