Capacity Building & Technical Assistance for Nonprofits & Social Services

Empowering Mission-Driven Organizations & Social Ventures through Capacity Building, Training, and Strategic Growth.

Principal Consultant

Dr. Carl Highshaw provides expert consulting and capacity-building support to nonprofit community-based organizations and mission-driven social ventures. With over 25 years of experience in social work, his work seeks to help established CBOs strengthen their operations—and help social entrepreneurs launch, sustain, and scale their impact.

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Nonprofit Capacity Building

Strategic planning, program development, governance, and operational strengthening for CBOs

Social Enterprise Development

Business modeling, earned-revenue strategies, hybrid governance, and impact investing readiness for founders

Workforce & Clinical Training

Community Health Worker (CHW) frameworks and Continuing Education (CEUs) for behavioral health providers (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)

Capacity Building for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)

Organizational Assessments & Strategic Planning

Evaluating current operations and developing actionable roadmaps for growth

Program Design & Implementation

Organizational Assessments & Strategic Planning

Building evidence-based, culturally responsive programs that address critical community needs

Staff Development & Supervision

Organizational Assessments & Strategic Planning

Staff Development & Supervision

Equipping leadership and frontline teams with clinical and managerial best practices

Community Health Worker Training & Development

CHWs are the bridge between underserved communities and healthcare systems. We provide training and

Develop and implement effective CHW programs

CHWs are the bridge between underserved communities and healthcare systems. We provide training and

Train workforces using competency-based, culturally aligned curricula

Integrate CHW frameworks into service delivery models

CHWs are the bridge between underserved communities and healthcare systems. We provide training and

Integrate CHW frameworks into service delivery models

Prepare for state and national CHW certification requirements

Continuing Education for Providers

We offer high-quality CE courses designed for LCSW, LMFT, and LPCC license renewal. Topics include ethics, cultural competency, integrated care models, and community-based clinical best practices—all meeting California BBS requirements.

Dr. Carl Highshaw provides expert consulting and capacity-building support to nonprofit community-ba

Value Proposition

We bridge the gap between nonprofit sustainability and social enterprise innovation. Whether you are an established (CBO looking to strengthen your infrastructure, or a social entrepreneur launching an new impact venture, we provide the technical assistance, governance frameworks, and workforce training.

About Dr. Carl Highshaw

Background

As the Principal Consultant of Resilient Solutions, Dr. Carl Highshaw is a dedicated social work professional with a passion for creating positive change in his community. As founder and President of the AMAAD (Arming Minorities Against Addiction & Disease) Institute, Dr. Highshaw has demonstrated his commitment to empowering individuals through grassroots organizing and social innovation. With a strong background in social work, he brings a unique perspective to his work, always striving to find creative solutions to complex issues.

Dr. Highshaw’s leadership and expertise have earned him recognition as a trailblazer in the field of social work, inspiring others to follow in his footsteps and make a difference in the lives of those in need. He currently serves as an Executive Director at National Association of Social Workers (NASW), of providing senior leadership to the California, Hawaii, and Nevada State Chapters.

Dr. Highshaw completed his Bachelor of Psychology from Western Illinois University, his Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Washington University in St. Louis, and his Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California. Highshaw also received a substance use disorder (SUD) Certification from the Los Angeles Training Institute for Drug and Alcohol Counseling as well as a Human Resources Management Certification from California Statement University-Dominguez Hills.

Capacity Building & Technical Assistance for Nonprofits & Social Services

Principal Consultant

Nonprofit Capacity Building

Social Enterprise Development

Workforce & Clinical Training

Capacity Building for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)

Organizational Assessments & Strategic Planning

Organizational Assessments & Strategic Planning

Organizational Assessments & Strategic Planning

Program Design & Implementation

Organizational Assessments & Strategic Planning

Organizational Assessments & Strategic Planning

Staff Development & Supervision

Organizational Assessments & Strategic Planning

Staff Development & Supervision

Community Health Worker Training & Development

CHWs are the bridge between underserved communities and healthcare systems. We provide training and

CHWs are the bridge between underserved communities and healthcare systems. We provide training and

CHWs are the bridge between underserved communities and healthcare systems. We provide training and

Develop and implement effective CHW programs

CHWs are the bridge between underserved communities and healthcare systems. We provide training and

CHWs are the bridge between underserved communities and healthcare systems. We provide training and

Integrate CHW frameworks into service delivery models

CHWs are the bridge between underserved communities and healthcare systems. We provide training and

Integrate CHW frameworks into service delivery models

Continuing Education for Providers

Value Proposition

About Dr. Carl Highshaw

Background

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