ACELA Solutions
Advocates for Catholic Education, Leadership and Advancement
At ACELA Solutions, we believe exceptional leadership transforms institutions. When mission-driven leaders shape culture, schools excel, communities flourish, and the Church’s mission endures.
ACELA was founded on a promise—to carry forward our legacies of service to Catholic schools, dioceses, religious communities, and social ministries with renewed vision, deeper relationships, and a bold commitment to the future. Guided by Gospel values, grounded in Catholic social teaching, and inspired by the Spirit, we partner with Catholic institutions to cultivate talent, secure values-aligned leaders, and strengthen the systems that sustain long-term vitality.
Formed through legacy, built for leadership, and propelled by purpose, ACELA Solutions exists to serve with clarity, integrity, and momentum. Our team brings decades of national experience, trusted relationships, and unwavering dedication to advancing Catholic education and ministry.
We offer strategic, insight-driven solutions—ranging from executive search and talent acquisition to leadership and team development, organizational and operational assessments, and mission-focused strategic planning—all grounded in a spirit of servant leadership and respectful stewardship of each institution’s resources.
This is ACELA Solutions. It’s mission over margin. Always.
Rooted in Legacy
ACELA was born from decades of collective experience in Catholic leadership and education. Our team has walked the halls, sat at the tables, and stood in the gap for communities across the nation. We’ve led schools, supported dioceses, coached leaders, and helped organizations navigate complexity with clarity and conviction. We are not new to this mission — but we are building something new from what we know works. ACELA is the evolution of proven practice, a deepened calling, and a reimagined approach to leadership, operational vitality, accessibility, and sustainability.
Built on Relationships
At the heart of our work is a commitment to long-term partnership, not transactions. We believe that real impact is built through relationships founded on trust, mission alignment, and a shared dedication to the people and institutions of the Church. We walk with our clients — step by step — offering insight, collaboration, and thoughtful discernment along the journey. By staying deeply connected and mission-focused, we help leaders and organizations navigate challenges with confidence, knowing they are supported by a partner who truly shares in their hopes and their mission.
Driven by Vision
The Church’s mission is timeless, and its work in education and ministry remains vital. Yet the needs of our communities continue to grow. Catholic schools seek strong leadership and sustainable support. Ministries strive to deepen impact. Dioceses look to strengthen their reach and relationships. ACELA exists to walk alongside Catholic organizations, helping them move forward with confidence, competence, and Christ-centered clarity. We bring trusted tools, experienced talent, and insight-driven strategies that honor each institution’s unique identity—guiding leaders to grow with purpose, serve with integrity, and build a future rooted in mission and hope.
Our Core Values
Rooted in Gospel Values. Guided by Mission. Committed to Excellence.
Our values are rooted in Gospel and Catholic social teachings and expressed through our actions, strategies, and partnerships. These principles guide how we lead and how we serve.
Gospel Values & Catholic Teachings
Our work is shaped by the foundational principles of human dignity, solidarity, stewardship, the common good, and serving communities in need with compassion and justice. These Gospel values and Catholic teachings guide how we lead, how we serve, and how we accompany institutions in advancing their mission—always with deep respect for the uniqueness of each school, ministry, or diocesan culture.
Rooted in Mission, Driven by Purpose
We prioritize what matters most: the mission of Catholic education and ministry. Our strategies align with your purpose, people, and culture—ensuring every step forward strengthens identity and impact. With reverence for your story, charism, and context, we accompany each institution with intentionality, helping them move forward in faith, clarity, and alignment.
Servant Leadership & Authentic Relationships
We lead with humility, integrity, and faith—placing people and mission at the center of everything we do. Our work is relational, not transactional. We believe that trust, partnership, and authentic collaboration are the foundation for meaningful and lasting change, and we walk with each institution in a spirit of accompaniment.
Called to Excellence
We believe excellence is a sacred responsibility—an intentional response to God’s call to lead with purpose, clarity, and integrity. Through insight-driven strategies and deep sector expertise, we support Catholic institutions in building strong leadership, vibrant communities, and lasting impact. Our pursuit of excellence is rooted in faith, mission alignment, and stewardship—for the greater glory of God.
