Cloud Nine Nonprofit Advisors welcomes new team members
Pictured above: Kelly O’Neill (L) and LaKesha Taylor (R)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2025) — Cloud Nine Nonprofit Advisors, LLC, is pleased to announce the addition of two team members. The South Florida-based consulting firm hired LaKesha Taylor as office manager and Kelly O’Neill as advisor services coordinator.
Taylor, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, previously worked at Broward College as a program manager in the human resources department. Taylor has dedicated her career to creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued and looks forward to leveraging her organizational and leadership skills at Cloud Nine. Prior to her role at Broward College, Taylor worked as a special programs coordinator with the City of Fort Lauderdale. Taylor holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership and a bachelor’s degree in business management.
O’Neill is a recent graduate of High Point University and joins the team as an advisor services coordinator, supporting the advisor team in serving the firm’s clients located across the U.S. Based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, she completed an internship with Cloud Nine last year and transitioned to a full-time role after graduation. O’Neill holds a degree in advertising, public relations and strategic communication.
“Expanding our team as our company grows has been exciting,” shares Jessica Rodriguez, Cloud Nine’s managing partner. “Growth isn’t just about numbers, though; it’s about building a strong, dynamic group of professionals who are passionate about serving our clients and making a positive impact in the world.”
Since its inception four years ago, Cloud Nine has grown to two offices in Fort Lauderdale and Charleston, SC, serving more than 30 nonprofit organizations across the U.S.
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ABOUT CLOUD NINE NONPROFIT ADVISORS
Founded in 2021, Cloud Nine is a boutique consulting firm that helps nonprofits transcend the challenges they face. The consulting firm supports nonprofits across America and beyond, with offices in South Florida and South Carolina. By advising nonprofit leaders and following nonprofit sector guiding principles and best practices, Cloud Nine believes that when nonprofits thrive, communities rise. To follow Cloud Nine in its work within the nonprofit sector, connect on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok @thrivewithcloud9 or visit thrivewithcloud9.com.
