What We Do
Photo Credits: Alhambra Elementary School District and Leona Group Schools
Leverage Consulting Agency is an Arizona based, nationally connected communications and public strategy firm. Founded in 2019, we work with the people and organizations who make a lasting difference in communities; particularly those focused on education and educational equity.
Our mission is simple: To leverage our experience and your work to create change for good.
While our mission is simple, we know that the challenges our clients face are far from it. That’s why we take a different approach to our work. Rather than having a fixed staff, we partner with experts across the country to assemble a team who can bring the skills you need to the table. Whether you are looking for immediate crisis management or long-term policy support, Leverage has what it takes, empowering you to overcome the challenges you face.
We do not just consult — we become a trusted member of your team. We ask questions. We listen. And we partner with you to leverage our shared experiences to create change for good.
Students Currently Served
Years of experience
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Who We Are
Rhonda Cagle, Founder and President
Rhonda Cagle is a nationally recognized communications and policy expert with more than 40 years of experience across the education and non-profit sectors.
Based in Arizona, she is a longtime advocate for the communities and individuals who are too often overlooked and underserved by traditional systems. Rhonda founded Leverage Consulting Agency in 2019 with the goal of using her extensive experience in community engagement, multicultural communications, and strategic initiatives to empower the people and partners working to overcome these barriers and create a brighter future for all.
She is an award-winning communications expert with a focus on building comprehensive communication campaigns for diverse audiences, enrollment marketing, brand enhancement, reputation management, strategic relationships, crisis management, and organizational planning. Rhonda also specializes in helping public school systems navigate the complexities of the educational landscape, leveraging change for good. In her previous role as Chief Communications Officer for Imagine Schools — a $300 million nonprofit public charter school network serving 32,000 K-12 students — Rhonda led all internal and external communications, government relations, and fundraising efforts.
Outside of her work with Leverage Consulting Agency, she is a member of The Arizona Republic’s Board of Contributors writing about K-12 education, and also serves on the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Community Advisory Board. She is a wife, a mom to three adult children, and dog mom to two rescue dogs.