John Quinata

John advises boards, executives, and founders on embedding resilience into governance and leadership systems. His expertise spans board governance, strategy, and organisational change, all with an emphasis on resilience as an organizational capability. Drawing on Marine Corps operations experience and advanced study in organizational psychology, he brings a behavioral governance perspective that connects leadership expectations, decision frameworks, and culture to long-term organizational outcomes.

He partners with nonprofits, social enterprises, health and human service providers, and growth-stage SaaS teams. His work includes governance architecture, behavioral systems, and operating rhythms that future-proof organizations and reinforce accountability.

Whether supporting boards through leadership transition, helping executives align cadence across functions, or embedding ESG into governance practice, John ensures structures hold the mission steady when pressure is highest.

Representative Focus Areas

• Board governance and committee structure aligned to strategy and risk
• Behavioral governance practices linking leadership expectations and culture to mission continuity
• Leadership cadence, decision rights, and cross-functional operating rhythm
• Resilience maturity assessments and roadmaps tied to continuity
• CEO and Chair enablement during scale, transition, or restructuring
• Human capital and talent governance as a board-level priority
• ESG strategy integration into governance and disclosure practices

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