Practice Areas: Nonprofit Operations; Financial Leadership; Organizational Capacity Building; Governance; Strategic Planning; Organizational Assessment; HR Infrastructure; Leadership Coaching; Executive Transition Support; Audit Readiness; Internal Controls; Budget Development & Financial Management; Cross-Functional Leadership

Experience: Nonprofit Executive Leadership; Operations Management; Financial Stewardship; Human Resources; Organizational Development; Board Governance; Compliance; Leadership Development; Social Justice Organizations; Workforce Development; Higher Education; Adult Learning & Facilitation

Daonese Johnson-Colón is the founder of Coaching Amplifies, LLC, a nonprofit consulting and coaching practice that helps mission-driven organizations strengthen the operational infrastructure needed to achieve their goals. With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, operations, and organizational development, she works with executive directors, boards, and leadership teams to build stronger organizations, improve decision-making, and create the conditions for long-term sustainability.

Throughout her career, Daonese has served in senior executive leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief of Staff, and Interim Chief Executive Officer, overseeing finance, human resources, governance, compliance, strategic planning, and organizational operations. Drawing on that experience, she helps nonprofit leaders build confidence in financial leadership, navigate complex operational challenges, and implement practical solutions that strengthen organizational capacity. Her
consulting and facilitation focus on nonprofit financial management, governance, audit readiness, internal controls, budgeting, and organizational effectiveness.

In addition to her consulting practice, Daonese is an educator, executive coach, and faculty mentor. She serves as an adjunct lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, facilitates leadership development programs for nonprofit professionals, and mentors emerging leaders through the New York Giants Touchdown Fellowship. Her facilitation style is collaborative, equity-centered, and action-oriented, creating learning environments where participants leave with greater confidence and concrete next steps.

Education & Certifications: Master of Science in Legal Studies (summa cum laude); SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP); Certified Professional Coach (CPC); Certified Conflict Resolution Mediator; Certified Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Professional; Strategic Workforce Planning Certification.