History
River District Consulting Group (RDCG) was established in 2014, by Rachel del Campo Gatewood and Hollie Adams, to strengthen purpose-driven organizations through creative solutions that bring their vision to life. Our passion lies in helping our clients build stronger communities through thoughtful strategy that deepens relationships and delivers results.
Our commitment to excellence, the highest quality deliverables, and years of proven experience offer our clients the best results. We have earned our solid reputation by understanding our clients’ needs and working hard to achieve their goals. Our expertise provides our clients with the tools and leadership required to set a clear strategic direction to attract and focus stakeholders and customers, turning good intentions into great outcomes.
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We at River District Consulting realize that finding the right strategic partner requires more than a Google search. That is why we offer organizations free consultations to walk you through your needs, the scope of your goals, and your budget.
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Meet The Team
Principal
Rachel del Campo Gatewood
Rachel leads River District Consulting from a foundation firmly rooted in successful resource development, marketing campaigns and business ownership. With an accounting degree and an MBA from Averett College, she approaches problems analytically, looking first at the infrastructure of an organization for strategic opportunities.
Her nearly 30 years of experience includes every aspect of campaign management. Rachel’s work involved leading advancement teams at Averett University, Chatham Hall, and the Danville Science Center, and managing comprehensive campaigns of $12-35M. Additionally, she was majority owner in a Chatham, VA, hardware store where she did everything from customer relations to producing the monthly profit and loss statement. Gatewood excels at drilling down and visioning up clients, expertise derived from many years of building systems that make ambitious aspirations possible.
Education
Averett University
Master’s of Business Administration
Averett University
Bachelor’s of Science
Activities & Affiliations
• Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
• Chatham Rotary Foundation, Board of Directors
• Chatham Rotary Club, Board of Directors
Certifications and Training
• BoardSource Certificate of Nonprofit Consulting
Principal
Hollie Adams
Hollie brings almost 10 years of practical legal experience to the team at River District Consulting. During her years at Woods Rogers PLC she worked on major economic development deals, multi-million-dollar commercial real estate transactions, corporate governance and employment issues. She has a paralegal certificate from George Mason University, in addition to coursework at Roanoke College. Her experience translates into her ability to assist her clients by testing, proving and adapting in a competitive industry. With strength in creativity and marketing mechanics, she assists clients in creating the best foundation from which to launch their dreams.
Education
George Mason University
Paralegal Certificate
Certifications and Training
• Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
• BoardSource Certificate of Nonprofit Consulting
• Technology of Participation (TOP) Facilitation
Project coordinator and associate consultant
Katherine Elliott “Elli” Whitehead
Coming from a background in Elementary Education, Elli brings substantial experience in building relationships and helping others grow. She excels in interacting with others to help them experience success. With strengths in attentive listening, learning, and organizing, she assists colleagues and clients remain on course for reaching every goal.
Education
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Bachelor’s of Science
Certifications and Training
• Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitation
• Duke Nonprofit Management Grant Writing Course Completion