Jamal Jimerson

North Star Impact Coaching

Drive, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 | (860) 910-3500 | jamal@northstarimpactcoaching.org
Works in: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

Last updated:
Friday, Mar 14, 2025

At North Star Impact Coaching, we help nonprofits and purpose-driven organizations thrive. Using our True North Leadership Model, we strengthen leadership, align strategies, and build capacity. Whether navigating transitions, enhancing governance, or creating sustainable systems, our tailored solutions drive transformational change. Every partnership benefits from two seasoned coaches: Jay, MISSION Coaching, delivers research-backed strategies, while Neh, SOUL Coaching, translates them into practical, human-centered leadership. Our clients leave feeling empowered, valued, and inspired, with clear steps for action. We offer dual coaching, strategic planning, board development, organizational assessments, capacity building, and executive search support.

Areas of Expertise:

Board assessment, structure, training, performance

Organizational evaluation, Program evaluation

Leadership training and development, Team building, Conflict resolution / mediation, Diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), Employee / supervisory training, Employee recruitment and hiring, Executive coaching

Business plan development, Organizational assessments, Strategic planning, Organizational development

Deep expertise in these issue areas: Adult Education, Literacy, Education (K-12), Workforce Training and Development, Youth Development

Past Clients:

  • Organization: Alliance for Community Empowerment
    Name: Dr. Monette Ferguson
    Description of services provided: Needs Assessment/Exploratory Phase with Recommendation Report ; Facilitated Leadership Development Sessions and Foundational Staff Racial Equity Theory of Change Sessions
    Year services provided: May 2021 - Apr 2022
    Contact Info: | mferguson@alliancect.org
  • Organization: CRCJ
    Name: Aziz Dehkan
    Description of services provided: Organizational Assessment, Recommendation Report, Racial Equity Action Planning & Continuous Learning
    Year services provided: 2021-2022
    Contact Info: | aziz@ctclimateandjobs.org
  • Organization: Sustainable CT
    Name: Jessica LeClair
    Description of services provided: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across numerous municipalities.
    Year services provided: 2017-Present
    Contact Info: (860) 259-4767 | JessicaL@sustainablect.org
  • Organization: Fulfill
    Name: Triada Stampas
    Description of services provided: Board Training and Coaching, Train-the-Trainer Series for Partner Agencies, Staff Committee Formation and Support, & Leadership Enhancement
    Year services provided: 2023-Present
    Contact Info: (732) 918-2600 | tstampas@fulfillnj.org
  • Organization: The Housing Collective (HC)
    Name: David Rich
    Description of services provided: Create inclusive environments, promote equitable HR policies, build diverse leadership teams, and demonstrate transformational leadership.
    Year services provided: 2021-2024
    Contact Info: (203) 579-3180 | david@thehousingcollective.org
  • Organization: Manchester Adult & Continuing Education
    Name: Linda Blakesley
    Description of services provided: Training & Coaching for Educators & Students
    Year services provided: 7
    Contact Info: | lblakesley@mpspride.org
  • Organization: New Bedford Whaling Museum
    Name: Victoria Hughes
    Description of services provided: Training for Volunteers
    Year services provided: 2024 - Present
    Contact Info: | VHughes@whalingmuseum.org
  • Organization: Southeast Area Transit District
    Name: Michael Carrol
    Description of services provided: Organizational Assessment, Strategic Planning, & Training
    Year services provided: 2024 - Present
    Contact Info: | mcarroll@seatransit.org


Training & Workshops:

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  • Name: Board in Action: Assessing and Elevating Board Performance
    Duration: 60min-120min
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  • Name: Effective Board Training for Strategic Impact
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  • Name: Evaluating for Excellence: Organizational Assessments Made Simple
    Duration: 90min-120min
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  • Name: Building Resilient Organizations: The Power of Development
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  • Name: Thriving Teams: Strategies for Employee Growth and Retention
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  • Name: Keeping the Best: Retention Strategies for Modern Workforces
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  • Name: Strategies for Effective Racial Dialogue
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  • Name: Supervising for Success: Leadership Skills for Managers
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  • Name: Empowered Teams: Employee Training for the Future
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  • Name: Hiring Right: Strategies for Equitable and Effective Recruitment
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  • Name: Finding Talent that Fits: Recruitment Best Practices for Success
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  • Name: Coaching for Change: Transforming Leaders for Impact
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  • Name: Personalized Leadership: The Executive Coaching Experience
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  • Name: HR Checkup: Assessing and Optimizing HR Strategies
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  • Name: Leadership Elevated: Developing Transformational Leaders
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  • Name: Leading with Vision: Skills for Values-Based Leadership
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  • Name: Volunteer Leadership: Building Effective Community Teams
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  • Name: Planning for Purpose: Strategic Planning for Nonprofits
    Duration: 90min-120min
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  • Name: The Road Ahead: Aligning Strategy with Mission
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  • Name: Tech Smarts: Assessing and Enhancing Organizational Technology
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  • Name: Tech for Good: Leveraging Technology for Strategic Growth
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