Celebrating Barbara Goldman: A Legacy of Leadership and Impact at TEAMability

For more than two decades, Barbara Goldman has been the driving force behind TEAMability, leading with vision, compassion, and a deep belief in the abilities of children with complex disabilities. As she steps into retirement after 22 years of extraordinary leadership, we at M. Leslie Palmer Consulting Group are honored to reflect on the privilege of working alongside her and her team.

Barbara’s leadership transformed TEAMability from a small grassroots effort serving rural school districts into one of San Antonio’s most impactful nonprofits for those with complex disabilities.

Under her guidance, the organization grew to serve more than 140 clients, expanded its staff to nearly 30, and became the therapy anchor for Morgan’s Multi-Assistance Center.

We are proud to have partnered with Barbara in advancing TEAMability’s mission by:

  • Developing strategic and succession plans to guide TEAMability into its next stage.
  • Creating and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support long-term sustainability.
  • Strengthening the board’s capacity through tailored planning, training and communications.
  • Amplifying TEAMability’s story through public relations, newsletter and email communications, and social media strategy.


Barbara’s vision and willingness to innovate made these initiatives not only possible but successful. Together, we created structures that will continue to serve TEAMability well into its next chapter.

As Barbara takes on the role of CEO Emerita and Board Member, we celebrate not just her retirement but also the lasting systems, culture, and impact she leaves behind. We also welcome TEAMability’s new leadership team, led by CEO Brooke Kearney, knowing that Barbara’s legacy has built a strong foundation for the organization’s continued growth.

Collaborating with Barbara has been a privilege, and we are deeply proud to have contributed to TEAMability’s journey. Please join us in celebrating her remarkable career and the possibilities that lie ahead for the organization she built with such dedication.

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Denise E. Bennett
Consultant

As a specialized writer of grants, policies, procedures and well-told stories, Denise’s career spans more than 35 years of for-profit and nonprofit experience in the medical, banking and social services professions. Her financial acuity and love of writing led her to a successful career in grant writing and nonprofit fundraising. Denise has significant experience in fund development, grant writing and management, as well as operations oversight for a variety of nonprofit organizations. An achievement-focused innovator, she is a strong collaborator and strategic thinker, able to resolve workplace challenges. Denise is a graduate of Belmont University and has an MBA from Keller School of Management.

M. Leslie Palmer
Founding Principal | Managing Consultant

With decades of for-profit and nonprofit experience, Leslie shares her expertise and partners with other strong practitioners to help grow the capacity and success of the nonprofit community. Leslie brings practical experience to clients, having served on numerous boards of nonprofit organizations. Leslie has significant experiences on the other side of the table, as well, having worked in leadership and management for organizations like Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio, American Red Cross, City Year San Antonio and World Affairs Council of San Antonio. Leslie is a dedicated maven, leader, and perceptor who strives to embolden clients to achieve their goals. Originally from Newport, RI, Leslie is a graduate of Villanova University.