We aim to make a significant difference for the clients we serve to ultimately create a positive impact in the organizations and communities they influence. We work to ensure that every engagement, no matter how big or small, succeeds.
We do our work because it matters to the communities, leaders, and citizens it affects.
Leaders and teams engage us to solve difficult, important challenges, activate new programs, enhance team-building skills, and amplify and transform organizations.
We represent smart, optimistic, action-oriented people who get work done without sacrificing relationships or fulfillment at work.
Being based in our nation’s capital allows us to affect change in some of the most influential institutions in the world. This unique experience prepares us to support mission-based organizations very well.
We love designing big ideas and building solutions for hard problems. The status quo makes us antsy so we take action to create positive change in organizations.
We do this by listening, by constantly learning and delivering services and strategies that create value and provide long-lasting results.
Star Cypress Partners is based in the Washington DC metropolitan area. We work with public, non-profit, and private sector organizations to design and activate pathways for change. Through a focus on people and organizational development, we transform people, organizations, and systems.
“I founded Star Cypress Partners because I wanted to do meaningful, purposeful work. It is important to me to leave a positive mark on something greater than myself. It has always been rewarding to use my talents to empower others, influence teams positively, and shape organizations for success.”
Heidi Jackson Everett is an experienced business owner/operator, Air Force veteran, public and nonprofit board director, executive coach, and independent executive advisor.
For over 25 years, Ms. Everett has worked with government, non-profit and private sector organizations to design and activate pathways for change. She has led numerous organizational transformations including M&A, global enterprise restructuring, and change management efforts. She has guided leaders through their own personal transformation by way of executive coaching and leader development and training.
She lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her college sweetheart husband, Attorney Jason G. Everett, and their two children.
"My goals for Star Cypress Partners are to build a company that makes significant and lasting change for the clients it serves and to inspire and support our consultants so they are able to grow as professionals and have full lives outside of work.
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
Heidi founded Star Cypress Partners after working in management consulting and private equity. Our first clients were small businesses growing in the public sector consulting industry.
MARCH
Expanded support to nonprofits such as the Washington West Film Festival. Our work included organizational development, strategy and organizational advancement.
JULY
Started work at the Defense Health Agency. Led acquisition support, program management and evaluation.
MARCH
Go West! Supported two change management engagements in Silicon Valley and San Francisco.
FEBRUARY
We partnered with the the Partnership for Public Service to co-design a training for federal employees working in communities.
AUGUST
Continued our work supporting creative nonprofits by providing strategic planning support for CulturalDC.
SEPTEMBER
We expanded our work with the Partnership for Public Service by supporting a Kresge Foundation grant to develop customized training in Promise Zone Communities across the United States.
LATE 2017 THROUGH 2018
Continued our work at the DHA and designed multiple federal leaders trainings to include Advanced HR Leaders and Mission Support Leaders Program.
MARCH
Accepted in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program.
NOVEMBER
Received first 8(a) contract for strategic communications support for the Air Force’s International Health Specialist Program.
MID 2019 - LATE 2020
Expanded our client base to include GSA, Baltimore-based nonprofits, the U.S. Army and global and education entities.
DECEMBER
Selected to partner with the USDA to stand-up the first federal Equity Commission. Work continued to grow in the Baltimore non-profit ecosystem and with federal, nonprofit, and commercial organizations working to achieve their equity and organizational transformation goals.
JANUARY - DECEMBER
Continued our work with USDA’s Equity Commission to include policy implementation and expanded to other USDA organizations such as OCFO and DAITO.
september
Our work has expanded to include the Department of Labor and adult training and coaching opportunities across multiple sectors.
SEPTEMBER
Selected to provide organizational development consulting to the Department of Education.
February and Ongoing
Serve as advisor and leadership coach for the AI Center for Government. Advise state and federal agency decision-makers on the opportunities around AI; highlight best practices for how to make the case for and develop AI solutions; and prepare leaders to incorporate AI technology into their strategies, equip their workforce, and expand their leadership competencies.
