Why is our name FIO Partners?
We selected the word FIO (f-ee-oh), Latin for “become” as our company name because we believe that each of our clients is in the process of becoming better than they are: more vibrant, more capable, more powerful, more able to bring about positive change in society. Choosing FIO as our name is our way of reminding ourselves that the role of capacity building demands that we join our clients in that process and add value to the journey. We see our name as both an invitation and a commitment.
Jane Arsenault, Principal
Jane Arsenault has worked in the nonprofit sector since 1977. She has provided consulting support to over 500 health and human services nonprofit organizations as well as numerous foundations and state governments. Her interest in collaborative work within the sector led to the publication of Forging Nonprofit Alliances in 1999. Her ability to partner with her clients to solve problems while simultaneously building capacity within those organizations is unparalleled. Jane has an MBA from the Executive MBA Program of the University of RI and a Bachelors Degree in English and Philosophy from Hunter College.
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Anne Yurasek, Principal
Anne Yurasek has been an organizational development consultant and trainer for over nine years in the for-profit sector. Prior to joining FIO Partners, Anne was a Manager in the Human Capital Service Line at Deloitte Consulting in New York City. Anne is currently overseeing our Connecticut-based office. Her expertise lies in change management and communications as well as project management. Anne has an MBA in Management from Columbia University and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Wellesley College.
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Michael Lichtenstein, Consultant
Michael Lichtenstein has worked in the nonprofit sector since 1974. Prior to joining FIO Partners, he held a variety of positions in the child welfare and community behavioral healthcare system in Rhode Island. These include direct support worker, counselor, program manager, vice president and executive director. In addition, Michael has served on numerous boards of directors, task forces and advisory committees serving the nonprofit and human service community. Michael’s expertise lies in helping his clients to clarify their goals and to develop the knowledge, skills, and habits they need to achieve their desired results. Michael has an MS in Applied Management from Lesley University and a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from the University of RI.
Scott Mueller, Consultant
Scott Mueller has been a management consultant and trainer for more than 25 years. He has been a member of the faculty of the School of Social Work at Rhode Island College for more than 30 years. Educated and trained at Brown University, Columbia University, and Brandeis University, he brings a familiarity with best practice nationally in children’s programs and public child welfare. He not only trains about supervision, management, and leadership, he works as the administrator of a Therapeutic Foster Care Program. He is an elected member of the National School Boards Association, a member of the NCATE Accreditation Board, and an accreditation visitor for the Council on Accreditation. He is a program evaluator and strategic planner, and a frequent speaker at conferences on public and not-for-profit human service organizations.