Our True North

At AskQ Consulting, we partner with nonprofits to strengthen capacity, sharpen strategy, and expand impact. We understand the realities leaders like you face, and we provide the support you need to navigate change and deliver results.

Whether your organization is thriving or working through day-to-day challenges, it’s essential to continually assess culture, service delivery, and positioning to stay strong and adaptable.

We know the work can feel overwhelming when you’re in the weeds. That’s why we offer both strategic consulting and personalized coaching—so leaders can step back, gain perspective, and focus their energy where it matters most. From organizational planning to one-on-one leadership support, we help you cut through the noise, make confident decisions, and move your mission forward.

Our
Values

Values are not just words to us; they’re concepts we strive to embody in all of our client interactions.

Integrity

We strive to do the right thing and own it when we miss the mark.

Collaboration

We ideate together to work toward the success of a common goal.

Innovation

We create to determine if the needle can be moved from good to great.

Adaptability

We adjust or shift our approach when things don't go as planned.

Quality

We work hard to provide top-level, goal-oriented services that last.

Improvement

We continuously work to stay up to date on best practices in the field.

We’re a team of independent consultants who realized that our individual knowledge and expertise would better serve others as collective strengths. Together, we’re better.

Our
Team

Dr. Kimberly Askew

President &
Founder

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Dr. Tyran Hill

Business Strategy
Consultant

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Monica Hughes

Continuous Improvement
Consultant

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Mission

To provide strategic planning, organizational and human capital consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofits working to achieve impact and scale.

Mission

To provide strategic planning, organizational and human capital consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofits working to achieve impact and scale.

Belief

The organizations we serve are engaged in necessary work, but there is a gap in the support available to help them succeed. We have the experience needed to stand in the gap.

Belief

The organizations we serve are engaged in necessary work, but there is a gap in the support available to help them succeed. We have the experience needed to stand in the gap.

Vision

Maximum organizational efficiency and agility for our clients.

Vision

Maximum organizational efficiency and agility for our clients.

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President & Founder

Kimberly Askew, DSL

I serve as the President & Founder of AskQ Consulting. I’m a results-driven management consultant with over ten years of nonprofit and small-business experience, as well as an extensive background in managing business operations, building organizational capacities, developing business strategies and achieving process improvement. I partner with senior executives and their teams to creatively address organizational challenges and facilitate desired change. I’m passionate about learning, growing and serving others, and I began AskQ Consulting in that spirit. It’s my desire to bring these elements to each of our client engagements. 

I’m a native of Windsor, NC but currently live in Durham. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration from North Carolina Central University. I also hold a Doctor of Strategic Leadership with an emphasis on global consulting from Regent University.

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Business Strategy Consultant & Leadership Coach

Tyran Hill, DSL

I serve as a business strategy consultant and leadership coach. I bring a unique perspective to this role with expertise in strategic planning, organizational development, executive and leadership coaching. Over the last ten years, I have worked with professionals across the country in governmental, non-profit, for-profit, and philanthropic organizations to advance legislative initiatives, improve operational practices and increase business development efforts. 

I am originally from Lexington, NC but currently live in Charlotte. I have a Master of Science in Social Administration and a certificate in Management and Leadership from Case Western Reserve University and received my bachelor’s degree from North Carolina A&T State University. I also hold a Doctor of Strategic Leadership with a concentration in executive coaching from Regent University.

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Continuous Improvement Consultant

Monica Hughes

I bring decades of process and continuous improvement experience to AskQ Consulting. I have spent time in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors over the last 25 years, all with a passion for helping clients achieve lean performance and meet their organizational goals and benchmarks. My toolbox includes Team Development, Define Measure Analyze Improve Control Sustainability (DMAICS) methodology and Root Cause Analysis. The goal is to help any business become world-class, grow and exceed its expectations through strategic methods. ‍

I’m originally from Elizabeth City, NC, but currently residing in Durham. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from Elizabeth City State University and am a (JCI) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. As a firm believer that you can never educate yourself in too many areas, I also hold course certifications in Real Estate (Agent and Appraiser).

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