Charlyn is the Founder & CEO of Working Within, a community consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations align purpose and profit through strategic insights and expert analysis. With a strong background in the C-Suite and management consulting, Charlyn has previously served as Chief of Staff and Analyst at leading consulting firms. One of her most notable projects was overseeing a strategy refresh for a client’s $300 million portfolio in national K-12 education investments.

Charlyn’s accomplishments extend beyond consulting. She was named an Inno Under 25 honoree by the Denver Business Journal, recognizing her as one of Colorado’s top entrepreneurs and innovators under 25. She studied Finance, with minors in Legal Studies and the Business of Social Impact. During her academic journey, she was awarded the prestigious Nelson Mandela Award, Frankie Muse Freeman Award, and Dean’s Special Award for her work with Teaching Racial Understanding Through Honesty (TRUTH).