Who We Are
TrUTH Consulting is a human-centered leadership and organizational consulting practice that helps organizations build healthier cultures through trauma-responsive and relational approaches to leadership, communication, and organizational development.
We partner with schools, universities, nonprofits, and organizations to strengthen culture, support leadership growth, and create environments where people feel seen, supported, and able to thrive.
Shawn Nealy-Oparah, Ed.D.
Shawn Nealy-Oparah, Ed.D. is a trauma-responsive leadership consultant, executive coach, and educator with more than 20 years of experience supporting schools, universities, nonprofits, and organizations in building healthier, more human-centered cultures.
Through TrUTH Consulting, Shawn partners with leaders and teams to strengthen communication, improve organizational culture, and implement trauma-responsive practices that support wellbeing, trust, and sustainable growth.
Rooted in African American wisdom traditions, somatic practices, and emotionally intelligent leadership, her work helps organizations move beyond compliance-driven systems toward cultures grounded in connection, belonging, and accountability.
Shawn is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco School of Education, where she teaches a course on stress, leadership, and trauma-responsive practice.
Tovi Scruggs-Hussein, M.Ed.
Tovi Scruggs-Hussein, M.Ed. is a leadership development consultant, executive coach, and facilitator with more than 25 years of experience supporting leaders, teams, and organizations in building emotionally intelligent, equitable, and human-centered cultures.
Her work integrates emotional intelligence, resilience-building, equity-centered leadership, and embodied practice to help leaders strengthen self-awareness, communication, and relational effectiveness.
Through coaching, workshops, and organizational development, Tovi supports leaders in cultivating what she calls “BEingness” — the grounded presence, authenticity, and emotional awareness that shape how leadership is experienced by others.
Known for her compassionate and direct approach, Tovi helps leaders and organizations build cultures rooted in trust, connection, accountability, and sustainable growth.