About PPDG
Professional Pipeline Development Group
Building Pathways to a Smarter, More Just Future
Our Framework for Lasting Change
The Appointed Arc Field Architecture™ is 6-Pillar human-centered design approach and philosophy. We help global decision makers activate assets, align outcomes, and multiply impact across systems.
The PPDG Advantage
Monica Poulard Hawkins
Ashley Tate Gilmore
As Bespoke Gatherings Curator, Ashley designs immersive convenings that ignite collaboration and transform vision into action. Blending aesthetic intelligence with strategic facilitation, she creates spaces where leaders, investors, and innovators co-design solutions that accelerate inclusion, investment, and impact. Her gatherings are not meetings—they’re movements.
Cristel Silas
A Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Advisor, Cristel brings structure and scalability to mission-driven ventures. She helps organizations transform strategy into systems—bridging financial architecture, human capital, and data-driven growth. Her work positions emerging enterprises to achieve measurable performance, sustainable expansion, and investor-grade accountability.
Judy Roland
An editorial strategist and narrative architect, Judy turns complexity into clarity. She helps leaders translate vision into stories that resonate across industries and audiences, bridging intellect and emotion to shape thought leadership in the attention economy. Her editorial voice amplifies insight, credibility, and human connection at scale.
Layla Nielsen
A digital strategist fluent in both data and design, Layla helps visionary brands and initiatives shape conversations that drive connection and growth. She combines analytics, culture, and creative insight to amplify messages that matter—helping organizations earn both attention and trust in an evolving digital world.
Sharron Jarrett
Founder & CEO of Jarrett Affairs, Sharron designs dynamic, data-informed convenings that turn collective intelligence into real-time strategy. Her systems-based approach integrates analytics, design thinking, and behavioral insight to help leaders collaborate across sectors—transforming dialogue into measurable outcomes, alignment, and long-term impact.
Jim Petit
Jim is a strategic advisor and financial architect known for aligning impact with performance. His expertise in capital strategy, market design, and institutional innovation helps organizations translate purpose into profitability—creating measurable ROI and sustainable enterprise value that advances both mission and market.
Bill George
A pioneering voice in authentic leadership and former CEO of Medtronic, Bill is a guiding influence on purpose-driven organizations worldwide. His mentorship bridges legacy leadership with next-generation stewardship—helping executives align integrity, innovation, and influence to build enduring value and trust.
Ready to work together?
We partner with leaders and communities to turn bold ideas into real-world results. Let’s explore how we can work together.