About
Opportunity Consulting
Partnering to Ensure Education and Economic Opportunity for All
Our Vision
We envision a future where all people have access to equitable and excellent opportunities to thrive and live the lives they desire. We look to a future where education and economic systems are equitable, responsive, and inclusive, and where zip codes, race, and social factors no longer predict life outcomes.
Our Mission
Our mission is to foster equity and improvement through education, workforce, and community services. As catalysts for transformative change, we collaborate with school systems, municipalities, organizations, and philanthropies at the national, state, and local levels to address systemic barriers in access to high-quality education and career and economic opportunities. We work together to drive impactful transformation through equity assessments, strategic planning, program design and implementation, and advocacy, all rooted in a collaborative approach that prioritizes shareholder engagement, diverse partnerships, and inclusive strategies.
Origin Story
Opportunity Consulting was founded by Dr. Iris Bond Gill, whose story is deeply rooted in her heritage and personal journey. The proud daughter of an African American father and a Latina mother from Puerto Rico, Dr. Bond Gill’s background has profoundly shaped her understanding of equity and justice. As the first in her immediate family to graduate from college and go on to earn an advanced degree, a belief in the power of education as a vehicle for change fueled her passion to make a meaningful difference. After more than a decade working in top-down education and workforce policy, Dr. Bond Gill founded IBG Consulting Group, now dba Opportunity Consulting, with a core belief that those who live the challenges should architect the solutions.
Our Core Values
Context
Impact
Learning
We recognize the danger of a single story.
Context drives our work, ensuring our solutions are grounded in the realities of the communities served.
We seek nothing short of transformative system change. Each partnership is a commitment to create a lasting impact.
We foster continuous learning and stay ahead of the curve, evolving to deliver exceptional results for our partners.
Community
We nurture joy and cultivate strong, authentic relationships, fostering trust within our team and with our partners.
Certifications
Certified Business Enterprise (CBC) in Washington, D.C.
Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with National Minority Supplier Development Council
"Those closest to the pain should be closest to the power."
- Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley