Our Story

Grassroots Consulting has been a pillar of Palm Beach County since 2001. Grassroots has taken extreme measures to be recognized as a comprehensive consulting firm whose mission is to ensure small businesses, non-profit organizations, and underserved communities have professional, prompt, and precise services.

In our initial start-up phase, we dedicated hundreds of hours answering questions referring to effective business start-up plans and providing local business owners with information regarding the for-profit and non-profit sector.

In October 2006, Grassroots realized it was imperative to formally register our corporation as an entity that provides services in and around Palm Beach County. Our business profile has numerous minority certifications on a local, Tri-County, and State level.

Currently, our foot print services all 50 states and the surrounding areas.

GCI is a consulting firm that provides services in the areas of technical assistance, training and development, multifaceted workshops, and other services that challenge individuals and organizations to be the best in their business in the Spirit of Excellence.

Training and Technical Assistance / Articles of Incorporation & By Laws / Board & Ministry Development / Budget & Credit Financial Seminars / Leadership Development / Policies and Procedures & Organizational Structure / Start to Finish Development of 501-C3 Set up

SHANDRA STRINGER – CEO

Shandra Stringer is the embodiment of someone who works at the grassroots level to make a difference with individuals and organizations. Shandra‘s desire is to produce her work in the Spirit of Excellence that will provoke individuals and organizations to be the paramount of themselves.

Shandra is the President/CEO of Grassroots Consulting, Inc., which is a holistic business-consulting firm that provides services for Business Start-Ups (For-Profit & Non-Profit Sector) Business Coaching, Corporate Training, Nonprofit Board Development, Program & Resource Development, Outreach & Recruitment, Budgeting & Forecasting, and other Capacity Building & Technical Assistance Services.

After 32 years of providing Professional Development Training, Shandra has reached another milestone. Grassroots Consulting, Inc. is an Everything Disc® Authorized Partner. Shandra is an Everything Disc® Certified Practitioner.

Her financial business of Stringer & Associates Financial Services includes Legacy Building & Access to Capital, & Tax Preparation. Shandra is a State of Florida licensed Insurance Agent that encompasses Life, Health, Lifetime Income, Fixed Retirement Planning, Homeowners, Business, Auto, Supplemental Insurance (Dental, Vision, Accident, Disability, Cancer, & others), & Workers Compensation Insurance. Shandra holds non-residential insurance licenses in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., Texas, and Tennessee.

Shandra holds an A.S. degree in Business Management, a B.S. in Organizational Management, and a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management. She is a certified Proctor for ServSafe.

Shandra’s own life challenges ignited her to become a Certified Life Coach and Food Addiction Coach.

Shandra’s passion to help reduce poverty provoked to become a Florida License Real Estate Associate. This avenue will help providing housing opportunities to those starting over.

Her professional affiliations include Member of National Notary Association, Association for Talent Development, Black Chamber of Commerce Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, American Association of Notaries, National Speakers Association, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), National Association of Realtors® Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors®, and National Association of Self-Employment.
As of November 2019, Shandra opened a unique Business Co-Working/Retail Space called “The Inspiration Station Creative Solution.”

This unique holistic business service center & retail shop was designed with the Entrepreneur in mind. The location is positioned to create a growth environment for businesses as well as creating unique gifts for Memorable Occasions.

Her drive to make an impact in the world keeps her motivated to stay on this path. She perseveres to cheer on her daughter, Relandria, who is a Training & Development Specialist in Atlanta, Georgia.

Her motto for life….”If I Can Help Somebody along the Way then My Living is not in Vain”