Jacqueline Van Auken

Jacqueline has over 10 years of experience supporting executives and owners through automation, delegation, and workflow creation. Now a bookkeeping firm owner and business consultant, she brings a holistic approach to implementing policies and procedures that meet the needs of all, including finance departments.

Jacqueline has an affinity for sustainable business models and has experience in various industries, including the fine arts, non-profit organizations, community centers and boutique design-build sectors. Now she’s partnering with Silicon Valley’s most brilliant market experts to support new ventures in innovation, market assessment and IP licensing.

Stella Sedlmair

Strategic Support Specialist

With a background in biology, as well as the performing and visual arts, Stella brings a unique perspective to business operations, blending analytical thinking, keen observation, adaptability, and creative problem-solving. Having earned her biology degree from the University of Vienna, she is equipped with a strong foundation in research, data analysis, and systematic thinking. Proficient in five languages and well-traveled, Stella thrives in dynamic environments, effortlessly navigating diverse cultural and professional landscapes.

As a Strategic Support Specialist, Stella assists business owners in making informed, forward-thinking decisions. Her work helps streamline operations, identify growth opportunities, and ensure the business stays ahead in an evolving digital landscape. With a natural ability to learn quickly and an intuitive approach to problem-solving, she excels at anticipating needs and implementing practical solutions.

Gina Jacquez

Non-Profit Finance Consultant

Gina Jacquez has spent the last 20 years working in the nonprofit sector, holding positions in Development and Business Operations at the Santa Barbara Foundation, Petaluma Community Foundation, and most recently at Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation and Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center.

Through her nonprofit endeavors, she has participated in three successful multi-million-dollar capital campaigns and helped build a comprehensive approach to corporate and foundation partnerships, major gifts, and planned giving. Her nonprofit background also includes extensive database administration and financial management experience. Her talents lie in data integration and extraction, focusing on building a strong operational and financial foundation.

Goska Bryan

Finance Advisory Partner and Accountant

Hello, I am Goska.  My name is pronounced as though it has an "h" in it; Goshka. I am originally from Poland, but I've called the United States my home since I was 16 years old. 

     I've worked in various businesses' finance departments since the early 1990s. These businesses range from sole-proprietors, a few start-ups, non-profit organizations, and a large retailer with 14 locations. My titles have included bookkeeper, corporate accountant, controller, and “small business owner.”

     I understand the courage, perseverance, and time it takes to start and run a small business. My goal and passion are to help small business owners understand what their numbers are telling them and how to use that knowledge to make proactive and quick adjustments. When you work with me, you will always have a partner, a coach, and a cheerleader.