I am passionate about helping you grow and make an impact.
DAS Consulting aims to provide services to help non profits meet their goals to ensure long term success.
The past few years, non profits have been faced with funding cuts, furloughs, and uncertainty. This has impacted work flows, deliverables, and overall operation delays causing staff burn out and a strained work culture. DAS Consulting is committed to help leadership identify systems and operation gaps to develop a plan to improve, and sustain, the work.
To learn more about the services provided, please visit our Services page.
About Me
I’m Whitney Shields, a project manager and operations consultant with over a decade of experience guiding mission-driven organizations through complex project landscapes. From budget oversight and organizational planning, to cross-functional coordination and grant management, I specialize in building the operational backbone that allows programs to thrive.
My work has spanned nonprofits, academia, and international development — including managing a $22 million portfolio, launching legal food access initiatives in Vermont, and facilitating community engagement projects. Across every role, I’ve brought a systems-thinking mindset to streamline operations, clarify strategy, and support collaborative.
I hold a Master’s in Food and Agriculture Law and Policy from Vermont Law and Graduate School and a background in community engagement, paralegal services, and grassroots organizing. My consulting practice focuses on operational design, strategic project management, and cross-sector alignment for organizations committed to social equity and sustainable food systems.
When I'm not partnering with clients, I am hiking, gardening, fly fishing, or snowshoeing in New England.
Why DAS?
DAS stands for my late father’s initials - David Anderson Shields. He was an incredible man who worked hard to support his family. After retiring, he built his consulting business plugging into the network he had cultivated for over 40 years. He taught me the importance of building networks and communities and how to navigate the complexities of life.
I am proud to continue his legacy and honor him in this small but powerful way.