Hightower Post-Adoptive Coaching & Consulting

Post-adoption coaching & consulting on child welfare and family preservation
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Testimonials
Testimonials 
 
The following are actual comments received by individuals I have worked with. I humbly submit them and am fortunate to have been equally blessed through my interactions with these (and many other) indivuduals.
 
“Seek not the favor of the multitude; it is seldom got by honest and lawful means. But seek the testimony of few; and number not voices, but weigh them.”
 
Immanuel Kant, German Philosopher
 
Post-Adoption Coaching

"I feel that I am in a place to better be able to process my feelings in a productive way, mainly because you've been so great with keeping up with me. Kinda feel like you've taken me under your wing." (prospective adoptive mom)
 
"You always say the right thing. And its usually what I want to say but don't have the ability to put into words like you do. You know, there are few people in this world that can do this, and why not put it to use in helping adoptee's? There are very few people that have this gift! Keep on doing what you are doing." (adoptee)
 
"You are TREMENDOUS and I appreciate you more than words can say...as I look through the past few months, I stand amazed and in awe at the growth and wonderful changes in (most) peoples' lives...thank you for addressing each situation and being lovingly bold in your confrontations." (birth mom)
 
"Thank you thank you thank!! I rambled a little about this to my 18 year old...and expressed some of my discouragement and she suggested I not go to the forums anymore. I explained to her that is not an option. That I have to know. I have to be informed if I'm going to be a good mom to my adopted daughter as she is growing up. I cannot bury my head in the sand...and this message is exactly what I'm looking for. You have given me more insight...you are really a Godsend and I know you help so many people here."
(birth mom & adoptive mom)
 
"You always seem to know what to say and how to calm people...Thanks for the great work you do and for all the wonderful help you are to me every day." (birth mom)
 
"Thank you!! I feel better and your wisdom on adoption situations are worth their weight in gold." (birth mom)
 
"You have such a great outlook and your responses are always so kind, to all member of the triad." (birth mom)
 
"I enjoy reading your responses, you seem to have a sincere heart and a non-judgmental view of things. Thanks for being you!"
(prospective adoptive mom)
 
"I have always found you very sensitive to others feelings, and your remarks are very kindly worded. I appreciate your insight and wisdom...I need it. You are a very classy woman!" (birth mom)
 
"You have such a talent for saying things in a respectful, gentle, and kind way." (adoptee)
 
"Your honesty was a healing point for me so once again, thank you!" (birth mom)
 
"I think you bring a much needed balance. You are always so fair and have a way of coming across that is nonthreatening and understanding of all sides." (birth mom)
 
"Thank you for telling your story in the words that I can't. You brought a little bit of hope to knowing I'm not the only one who feels like this and you managed the words I have so desperately tried to write down for so long know, thank you!"
(birth mom)
Child & Family Consulting
 
“Andrea is an intelligent, conscientious, extremely hard working and focused individual who is dedicated to go above and beyond expectations to do a top quality job. She has tremendous accuracy and follow-up skills, is truly enjoyable to work with and is an excellent team player. Any manager would be lucky to have Andrea on their team. I highly recommend her.”
 

(Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

 
 
“Andrea and I worked on different teams in the same role in Global Health at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Although we don't work directly together, we are in many of the same meetings and occasional working groups and she is an active participant who asks good questions and seeks to find sensible, practical solutions in a very collaborative fashion. These are the type of soft skills that are transferable to almost any work setting, and are both hard to teach and very valuable to have in a colleague.”
 
(Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)
 
 
“Andrea is very organized and detail oriented. She is able to work on multiple projects and complete each tasks on time. She is very knowledgeable of her subject area and I enjoyed working with her because of this. She knew all her information in detail and was able to promptly respond if I had any questions. She is very passionate and dedicated to her work.”
 
(Casey Family Programs)
 
 
“Andrea is an extremely reliable, organized and efficient self-starter who works well independently or in a team environment. I had the pleasure of working with Andrea on day to day projects as well as on large scale events. She is a strong communicator and has the ability to motivate and develop the skills of staff who work with her. Andrea is dependable and hard-working and I can easily recommend her as a valuable employee.”
 
(Casey Family Programs)
 
 
“Andrea is a superb communicator and project manager. She is an astute problem-solver and has outstanding interpersonal skills which serve her well in all situations. She is also highly organized, reliable without question, and a pleasure to partner with.”
 
(Casey Family Programs)