Ideas Are Important. Implementation Creates Impact.
A look at the categories of work DOM Consulting engages in most, alongside space for verified case studies as engagements are documented and shared.
School Founding and Growth
Experience launching and growing an innovative microschool model serving families across multiple states.
Policy and Regulatory Change
Experience advocating for more responsive microschool zoning, regulatory policies, facility standards, and education access.
Founder and School Support
Experience supporting school founders through enrollment challenges, leadership transitions, financial difficulties, growth decisions, sabbaticals, closures, reopening plans, and strategic pivots.
National Education Leadership
Experience contributing to national conversations about education entrepreneurship, microschools, school choice, innovation, personalization, policy, and the future of learning.
Program and Model Development
Experience developing online learning programs, personalized learning frameworks, founder support systems, district partnership concepts, teacher preparation ideas, and education entrepreneurship programs.
Client & Project Case Studies
A closer look at how strategy, operations, policy, and coaching engagements have translated into real outcomes for schools, networks, and founders.
Building an Award-Recognized Microschool From the Ground Up
The Challenge
In 2020, Burbrella Learning Academy was launched to reimagine education for learners who were underserved by traditional school systems. The challenge was not only designing an entirely new educational model but doing so while navigating changing state regulations, funding limitations, facility challenges, and rapid organizational growth.
The Strategy
A personalized learning model was developed that blended individualized learning plans, project-based learning, family partnership, and student-centered instruction. Alongside school design, systems were created for operations, enrollment, compliance, staffing, fundraising, community partnerships, and long-term organizational growth.
Dominque's Role
As Founder and CEO, Dominque led every aspect of the organization's development, including:
- Educational vision and school model design
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Fundraising and partnerships
- Operations
- Policy advocacy
- Board development
- Enrollment strategy
- Public relations and media
Services Provided
- School Design
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Consulting
- Leadership Coaching
- Enrollment Strategy
- Nonprofit Development
- Policy Navigation
- Grant Strategy
- Organizational Growth
The Result
Burbrella expanded to serve families across multiple states, earned national recognition as a Yass Prize Semifinalist, was featured in national media, presented at SXSW EDU, and became recognized as an innovative microschool model while influencing policy conversations around educational innovation.
Client Testimonial
"Dominque has never been afraid to build what doesn't yet exist. Her ability to transform vision into systems, navigate complex challenges, and continue innovating through adversity is what makes her leadership exceptional."
Stabilizing Schools Experiencing Operational Crisis
The Challenge
Several independent schools within a national microschool network were experiencing operational challenges that threatened long-term sustainability. Common issues included declining enrollment, financial uncertainty, leadership transitions, governance concerns, staffing instability, and organizational systems that required immediate intervention.
The Strategy
Each engagement began with a comprehensive assessment of organizational health, followed by customized stabilization plans focused on operational systems, leadership coaching, enrollment strategy, financial planning, governance support, and ongoing implementation coaching.
Dominque's Role
Serving as an operations and school strategy consultant, Dominque partnered directly with founders, boards, and leadership teams to identify root causes, prioritize critical actions, and guide schools through periods of significant transition.
Services Provided
- Organizational Assessment
- Crisis Management
- Leadership Coaching
- Board Advising
- Operational Systems
- Enrollment Strategy
- Financial Planning Support
- Strategic Decision-Making
The Result
Multiple schools successfully stabilized operations within several months, strengthened leadership structures, improved organizational planning, and developed clearer paths toward long-term sustainability.
Client Testimonial
"Dominque helped us move from constantly reacting to confidently leading. Her guidance brought structure, clarity, and practical solutions during one of the most difficult periods in our school's history."
Turning Regulatory Barriers Into Statewide Policy Change
The Challenge
As innovative school models expanded, existing zoning and regulatory frameworks often prevented microschools from operating successfully, limiting educational choice for families.
The Strategy
Rather than treating regulatory barriers as isolated challenges, Dominque collaborated with local leaders, policymakers, and education advocates to identify systemic issues and advocate for policy solutions that could support future schools.
Dominque's Role
Dominque served as both practitioner and policy advocate, using firsthand operational experience to educate stakeholders, present recommendations, and support changes that better reflected the realities of innovative education models.
Services Provided
- Policy Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Government Relations
- Strategic Advocacy
- Public Speaking
- Education Consulting
The Result
Her advocacy contributed to local policy changes that created clearer pathways for microschools and strengthened conversations around educational innovation and school choice in North Carolina. Her advocacy also led to zoning changes within the state of North Carolina for microschools.
Client Testimonial
"Dominque brings the rare ability to bridge policy and practice. She understands both the legislative landscape and the realities school founders face every day."
Helping Education Entrepreneurs Move From Vision to Launch
The Challenge
Many aspiring school founders have strong educational ideas but lack experience with implementation, compliance, budgeting, enrollment, governance, fundraising, and long-term sustainability.
The Strategy
Through individualized strategy sessions and consulting engagements, founders received practical guidance focused on building schools that were both mission-driven and operationally sound.
Dominque's Role
Dominque served as strategic advisor, helping founders evaluate ideas, identify risks, prioritize next steps, and develop implementation roadmaps tailored to their unique communities.
Services Provided
- Founder Coaching
- Strategic Planning
- School Design
- Business Planning
- Enrollment Strategy
- Governance Support
- Operations Planning
The Result
Founders gained greater clarity, actionable implementation plans, and increased confidence to move their educational vision forward with stronger operational foundations.
Client Testimonial
"Dominque didn't simply answer our questions — she helped us think like founders. Every conversation gave us practical next steps we could immediately implement."
What Leaders Say About Working With Dominque
Dominque has a unique ability to see both the big picture and the day-to-day realities of running a school. Her recommendations were practical, strategic, and immediately actionable. Within weeks, we had clearer systems, stronger enrollment practices, and a roadmap our board could confidently support.
Dominque is one of the few consultants who truly understands what founders experience. Her guidance during a critical period helped us stabilize operations, strengthen leadership, and make difficult decisions with clarity. She asks the right questions, provides honest feedback, and genuinely cares about the long-term success of the schools she supports.
Our district wanted to explore innovative learning models but didn't know where to begin. Dominque translated complex ideas into an actionable strategy that made sense for our community. Her expertise in personalized learning, school design, and educational innovation helped our team think differently about what's possible for students.