Living Change

transformation as a living practice

Who We Are

Living Change is a Latina-owned coaching and consulting firm and member of the Colmena Consulting cooperative, dedicated to advancing transformative leadership. We help social impact leaders move from analysis paralysis to aligned action by unlocking agency, clarity, and momentum in the face of complexity. Grounded in liberatory practice, we create spaces for reflection, growth, and courageous experimentation so clients can advance social impact with integrity, courage, and purpose.

With expertise in philanthropy, public policy, change management, and leadership development, we partner with nonprofit, philanthropic, corporate, and public sector leaders and organizations to design values-rooted strategies and sustainable systems. Our coaching and consulting integrate research, strategy design, evaluation, and facilitation with tools that make equity actionable and transformation sustainable. Committed to building capacity rather than dependency, we equip leaders with frameworks and confidence to navigate complexity, align values with action, and drive meaningful, lasting change.

About the Founder

Kristell Caballero Saucedo is a strategist, researcher, coach, and facilitator with more than a decade of experience working across philanthropy, nonprofits, and the public sector to advance equity and transformative leadership. She brings a global perspective shaped by her work and life in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, where she has seen both the barriers and the possibilities of building liberatory futures.

A Fulbright Scholar with a master’s degree in Policy Management from Georgetown University, a Change Management certification from Cornell University, and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish from St. Olaf College, Kristell integrates policy expertise with justice-centered practice, weaving community voice and data-informed methods into decision-making processes. Outside of her professional roles, she is an avid urban cyclist, salsa dancer, and crossfitter who finds joy in third spaces like public libraries and parks. She is dedicated to accompanying leaders and organizations as they move from reflection to bold, values-driven action.

Discover Our Services

We help organizations move beyond analysis paralysis to envision and achieve transformative futures with strategies tailored to their context, culture, systems, and teams. Through systems design, strategy, facilitation, and evaluation, we turn vision into action and build a foundation for lasting social impact.

Transformation starts with courage and clarity. Through personalized one-on-one coaching, we help you overcome challenges, align with your purpose, and take confident steps toward meaningful change. Partner with us to turn obstacles into opportunities and create lasting growth.

We help participants explore and design the tools, strategies, and habits needed to drive systemic change. Through interactive discussions and hands-on practice, workshop participants gain actionable insights to create lasting impact in their lives, organizations, and communities.

Testimonials

  • “Kristell’s coaching provided tools, guidance, and accountability that helped me navigate oppression and privilege in systemic and personal interactions. She broke down complex changes into manageable steps, empowering me to embody trust, authenticity, and a commitment to feedback.”

    Sarah McBroom | Equity Officer | The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation

  • “Kristell was responsive to feedback and did an excellent job capturing ideas to create a strong criteria rubric. She kept communication clear, set timelines that worked for all parties, and used Asana to keep everyone aligned.”

    Program Officer | Headwaters Foundation for Justice

  • “Kristell delivered an insightful session on the erasure of Black and Indigenous people in Latin America. Participants left with a deeper understanding of this history, an action plan for growth, and resources for continued learning.”

    Elizabeth P. García | Contractor | ELLAS

  • “Kristell was knowledgeable, well-prepared, and able to explain complex concepts clearly while connecting well with participants. She provided excellent follow-up materials and was fantastic to work with throughout the Social Justice Series.”

    Jane Greenberg | Coordinator | Minneapolis Public Schools Community Ed.

Featured Clients & Partners

Living Change is a proud member of Colmena Consulting, a BIPOC, woman-led public benefit LLC organized as a co-op. Colmena (“hive” in Spanish) reflects our collective approach to creating change, repairing harm, and building power across nonprofits, philanthropy, government, and academia. The cooperative offers strategy, organization, and program development expertise through advisory, research and evaluation, and community-building services. Grounded in racial and disability justice, we center movements, prioritize accountability, and support marginalized people in dismantling unjust systems.

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