Thomas Goldstein Associates is a Seattle-based consulting firm. We are talent architects, problem solvers, and trusted thought partners for mission-driven companies, agencies, and leaders. We build relationships that broaden perspectives, surface problems early, and empower staff. The organizational health of our partners enhances the vitality of the Northwest.

Services

We partner with exceptional companies to hire extraordinary people. We determine the best fit through interviewing, testing, due diligence, and genuine conversation. We see traditional and nontraditional candidates in all their humanity – more than just resumes and cover letters. No algorithm, just humans.
Leaders develop when they are empowered to create, innovate, and improve. This iterative process is rooted in asking the right questions, listening, and helping see around corners. We focus on executive leadership, career transition, and candidate preparation.
We are scientists and detectives. We focus on understanding people and systems by guiding organizations through customized solutions and course corrections that align with their values and goals.

Team

Anne has built and managed organizations and strategic partnerships and led systems change in corporate, philanthropic, and NGO environments for more than 25 years. Anne was the first employee, GM, and a board member at a start-up that sold in 2018 for $120M. She loves seeing clients make connections between people, ideas and resources, and actualize their best selves. In addition to this work, she is currently navigating the daily adventures of parenting two children.

Robert is a true Seattle-ite. He has a multifaceted background in communications, operations, and project management. He is a builder of systems and teams, and is passionate about growing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Washington and his Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the California Institute of the Arts. Robert loves crafting stories. You can watch a short he wrote, The 90 Day Plan, streaming on HBO Max.

Chloe has Midwest roots and received her Bachelor of Arts in Public Health from the University of Iowa. She has a passion for health equity, food systems, and sustainability. Her expertise is onboarding, project management, and problem solving. She employs a systems approach by listening and asking questions. She loves seeing clients transform as they gain perspective. Chloe’s ingredients for a perfect day are fresh air, new music, and great company.

Thomas has been leading organizations and high-performing teams since the 1980s. He is committed to clients achieving measurable and meaningful results. Thomas maintains deep ties with regional and national business and political networks that are harnessed on clients’ behalf. Thomas is an avid hiker and serves on the Washington Trails Association board.