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    716-866-7999

  • Email:

    JLonellAssociates@gmail.com

  • Headquartered:

    Buffalo, New York

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Real Strategy.

Real Leadership.

Real Results.

We partner with organizations to strengthen leadership,
align culture, and execute strategy that drives measurable impact.

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Client
Satisfaction
100%

Where Leadership, Strategy, and Execution Actually Come Together

JoAnna Lonell & Associates (JLA) is a Buffalo-based consulting firm partnering with presidents, executive directors, and senior

teams on the levers that determine whether an organization thrives: executive leadership, government relationships, culture,

and communication. Our principals and partner consultants bring operator experience across a $45M multi-site nonprofit,

elected office, state legislative offices, enterprise compliance, executive finance, higher education, and faith-based ministry.

Every engagement is tailored.

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Government Affairs & Public Sector Relations

Coalition building, municipal/county/state/federal relations, policy engagement. 

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Executive Leadership & C-Suite Coaching

 CEO / COO coaching, board governance, executive team alignment, succession planning, operating rhythm design. 

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Strategic Planning & Development

 Multi-year plan authorship, change management, and performance metrics. 

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Strategic Communications, PR & Crisis

Media relations, executive messaging, press strategy, crisis response. 

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Educational Leadership, Coaching & Instruction

 K-12, higher education, and adult learning instructional leadership, coaching, and curriculum development. 

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Public Speaking & Keynotes

 Conference plenaries, executive addresses, faith-based and civic platforms. 

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Financial Management & Compliance

 CFO/COO advisory, enterprise compliance, grant accounting, audit readiness. 

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Workforce Development & Training

 Curriculum design, cohort facilitation, workforce readiness programming. 

About

JoAnna L. Wingo, M.Ed. |
Founding Partner

An accomplished educator, administrator, and speaker with more than two decades of experience building strong organizational culture, leading high-performing teams, and developing people at every level. She has a proven track record of creating environments where both students and professionals can thrive, combining instructional leadership with operational excellence and a deep commitment to community engagement.

Throughout her career, she has held key leadership roles within Buffalo Public Schools, where she has been instrumental in shaping school culture, strengthening family engagement, and driving measurable outcomes in student success and staff development. Her work extends beyond the classroom, coordinating high-impact youth programming and community-based initiatives that serve families across Western New York.

Widely recognized for her ability to connect with diverse audiences, she is a sought-after speaker and mentor, known for delivering messages that inspire action, empower leaders, and elevate the potential of individuals and organizations alike. Her leadership is grounded in the belief that lasting impact begins with people, and that strong culture is the foundation for any organization’s success.

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Leadership
for Sustainable
Growth

Empowering your business to thrive in a fast-changing
world with clarity, strategy, and focus.

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