ABOUT GINGKO STRATEGY GROUP

You’re not here to do business as usual, and neither are we.

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Welcome. I’m Tanya Calcagni (she/her).

Founder and Principle Consultant

I founded Ginkgo because I kept seeing the same pattern: brilliant people with bold ideas getting stuck. Not because they lacked passion or vision, but because they were operating inside of systems that were never built for mission-driven work to thrive.

I’ve spent over 15 years in the worlds of community organizing, ethical business, and cross-sector collaboration. I hold a degree in Business Management and have led over $5M in aligned sales with social impact brands — from local grassroots organizations to national companies.

But what really drives me? Helping people reconnect with the why behind their work, and then building the infrastructure to protect that vision as they grow.

I bring both strategy and soul to the table. My clients often tell me they feel both seen and supported, like they can finally breathe, ask the hard questions, and move forward with clarity.

I’ve walked this path myself, and I know what it takes to lead with heart in systems that aren’t always built for it.

Ginkgo isn’t a standard, corporate consulting practice. It’s a call to rethink how we grow, how we lead, and how we show up for our community in a sustainable way (without getting burned out).

We know leading with purpose isn’t always easy.

When you are…

  • Trying to grow without replicating harmful systems

  • Balancing care for your people with pressure to perform

  • Feeling alone in decisions that impact entire teams or communities

You know you’re not imagining it - these challenges are very real.

We know…

  • Strategy can be a tool for healing, not just efficiency.

  • Operational clarity is a form of community care and self-care.

  • The future is diverse, collaborative, decolonized, and community-driven.

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What It’s Like to Work With Us

Our clients are sharp, mission-aligned, and juggling a lot. They’re often at a crossroads where:

➤ Growth is outpacing systems
➤ Internal practices don’t match their external values
➤ The next chapter is unclear — but staying stuck isn’t an option

We help you slow down, step back, and map a path forward that’s clear, strategic, and doable.

Our approach is collaborative, human, and practical. We listen closely. We co-create solutions. And we make sure your mission never gets lost in the process.