FINDING THE BEST VERSION OF YOUR BUSINESS
GROW WITH CHASKA CONSULTING
People-First Strategy. Purpose-Driven Results.
Strategic HR Consulting & Executive Coaching for Organizations Ready to Grow.
Chaska Consulting is a Milwaukee-based HR consultancy specializing in organizational development, change management, I&B strategy, and executive coaching. We help leaders and organizations navigate complexity, build stronger cultures, and execute on mission — with clarity and confidence.
The Name Behind the Work
"Chaska" means Bright Star in Quechua — the ancient language of the Inca people of Peru. It is a reflection of founder Samantha Maldonado's cultural heritage and the guiding philosophy at the core of this practice: to illuminate the clearest path forward for every client, every engagement, every time.
Rooted in the Ubuntu principle — I am because we are — Chaska Consulting believes that when people are seen, supported, and empowered, extraordinary things happen for organizations.
SERVICES
How We Partner With You
Keynotes, Webinars and Workshops
Nationally recognized speaking and facilitation across leadership, DEIB, change management, and organizational culture. Interactive sessions designed to move audiences from awareness to action — tailored for corporate events, nonprofit convenings, and sector-wide conferences.
Executive Leadership Coaching
Transformational, one-on-one coaching for executives, directors, and high-potential leaders. Using Hogan Assessment tools, CCL frameworks, and strength-based coaching methodology, we help leaders gain self-awareness, close developmental gaps, and lead with greater confidence and impact.
Strategic HR & Organizational Consulting
From organizational design and change management to talent strategy and DEIB integration, we deliver practical, people-first solutions grounded in data and designed for lasting results. Prosci/ADKAR certified change management methodology. Retainer and project-based engagements available.
Why Chaska Consulting?
Samantha Maldonado brings 20+ years of executive HR and organizational development experience across Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures. Her practice is built on the belief that the most enduring organizational change happens when strategy is grounded in human experience.
Clients choose Chaska Consulting because we don't offer off-the-shelf solutions. We listen deeply, co-design intentionally, and walk alongside you through implementation — not just delivery.
Credentials & Certifications
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MBA & BS — Alverno College
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SHRM-SCP — Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources
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Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner (ADKAR Framework)
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Hogan Certified — Leadership Psychometrics & Personality Assessment
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CCL Certified — Center for Creative Leadership
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IDI Qualified Administrator — Intercultural Development Inventory
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Certified Professional Diversity Coach
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2024 Milwaukee Business Journal Women of Influence Honoree
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Wisconsin's Most Influential Leaders
“I am because we are.”
Ubuntu Philosophy — The Guiding Principle of Chaska Consulting
Featured and Recognized by:
Milwaukee Business Journal · TEMPO Milwaukee · i.c. Stars Milwaukee · Bader Leadership Institute · Professional Dimensions · Madison365 · BizTimes · Alverno College · WAICU · Marquis Who's Who · BizStarts · and more...
Ready to Build Something Meaningful?
Whether you're navigating a complex organizational change, developing your leadership team, or designing a more equitable culture — let's talk.