Diamond PMO Consultants | Ethical Portfolio Management & Organizational Transformation

Who We Are

Strategic Portfolio Management at the Organizational Level

We work at the intersection of strategy and execution, helping organizations build the infrastructure that transforms portfolios from collections of projects into engines of strategic value.

Diamond PMO Consultants brings C-suite-level expertise to portfolio management challenges that demand more than project execution. We design and implement governance frameworks, PMO structures, and portfolio management systems that align organizational capacity with strategic objectives while maintaining the highest standards of ethical governance and transparency.

Our principal consultant, Dr. Tricia Diamond, has directed complex portfolios for government agencies and major institutions, including a $386 million ARPA Implementation PMO that achieved 100% federal regulatory compliance across multiple concurrent programs. Her commitment to ethical leadership and transparent governance has been demonstrated through extensive civic service, including roles as Seattle Human Rights Commissioner, Seattle Parks and Recreation Commissioner, and leadership positions in professional organizations dedicated to public administration excellence.

With deep expertise spanning aerospace engineering, educational administration, public sector program management, and cloud architecture, we bring systems thinking and technical rigor to every engagement. We understand how to navigate political complexity, build stakeholder alignment, and establish sustainable organizational capabilities while upholding principles of integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making.

What Sets Us Apart

We operate at the portfolio and organizational level, not the project level. Our work focuses on building capabilities that outlast any single initiative.

100%

Federal Compliance Record

$386M

Portfolio Managed

27+

Years Experience

3000+

PMI Members Served

Our Foundation

Ethics, Integrity, and Transparent Governance

Ethical leadership is not optional in portfolio management,it is foundational. We build organizations that value transparency, accountability, and principled decision-making.

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Ethical Governance

We design governance frameworks built on transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making. Every recommendation prioritizes organizational integrity and stakeholder trust.

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Public Service Commitment

Decades of civic leadership through appointed commissioner roles demonstrate unwavering commitment to serving the public good with integrity, equity, and transparent governance.

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Compliance Excellence

100% federal compliance record across $386M portfolio demonstrates meticulous attention to regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and organizational accountability in high-stakes environments.

"Ethical leadership means making decisions based on principles, not politics. It means transparent governance, stakeholder accountability, and the courage to uphold integrity even when challenged."

, Dr. Tricia Diamond, Principal Consultant

Our Expertise

Services Designed for Organizational Transformation

We partner with government agencies, educational institutions, and enterprise organizations to build portfolio management capabilities that create lasting strategic value.

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PMO Development & Maturity

Design, establish, and scale Project Management Offices from inception through organizational integration. We build governance frameworks, operating models, and capability development programs tailored to your strategic context.

PMO charter and governance design
Portfolio management framework
Capability maturity assessment
Organizational change management

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Federal & State Grant Administration

Navigate complex federal funding requirements with confidence. We provide comprehensive grant portfolio management, compliance monitoring, and regulatory reporting for ARPA, infrastructure, and other federal programs.

Grant portfolio strategy and oversight
Federal compliance and audit preparation
Financial management and reporting
Stakeholder engagement and communications

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Digital Transformation & Cloud Strategy

Architect and execute technology modernization initiatives that align with business objectives. We bring Azure Solutions Architect expertise and AI integration strategy to enterprise transformation programs.

Cloud migration and modernization
AI integration and governance
Technology portfolio optimization
Digital strategy and roadmapping

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Strategic Portfolio Management

Establish portfolio governance that connects strategic objectives to execution capacity. We help organizations prioritize investments, balance resources, and measure value realization across complex portfolios.

Portfolio prioritization and optimization
Strategic alignment frameworks
Resource capacity planning
Value realization measurement

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Professional Development & Training

Build organizational capability through customized training programs. We design and deliver professional development for project managers, program leaders, and executives navigating portfolio management complexity.

PMI certification preparation
Executive portfolio management workshops
Agile and adaptive practices
Custom curriculum development

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Organizational Change & Transformation

Navigate large-scale change with structured approaches that build organizational readiness and stakeholder engagement. We integrate change management with portfolio delivery for sustainable transformation.

Change readiness assessment
Stakeholder engagement strategy
Communication and training plans
Transformation roadmap development

Track Record

Portfolio Leadership That Delivers Results

Proven experience directing complex portfolios and building organizational capabilities for government agencies, educational institutions, and major enterprises.

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Director, ARPA Implementation PMO

City of New Orleans

Directed comprehensive Project Management Office for $386 million American Rescue Plan Act portfolio spanning infrastructure, housing, community development, and economic recovery programs. Reported directly to Chief Administrative Officer with oversight of 12+ project teams across multiple city departments.

✓ Achieved 100% federal regulatory compliance across entire portfolio

✓ Established governance framework integrating 8 city departments and 40+ external partners

✓ Implemented portfolio management system with real-time tracking and federal reporting

Civic Leadership

Past Vice President, Professional Development & Programs

PMI Puget Sound Chapter

Led professional development programming and certification preparation for 3,000+ member chapter. Directed annual Professional Development Days conference, monthly educational events, and volunteer engagement initiatives. Oversaw chapter governance and strategic planning with commitment to ethical leadership and member service excellence.

✓ Organized 2025 Professional Development Days conference with keynote Rich Sheridan

✓ Secured Seattle mayoral proclamation recognizing chapter contributions to professional development

Public Service

Civic Leadership & Public Service

Seattle & Regional Government Commissions

Extensive record of ethical public service and civic leadership through appointed commissioner roles and professional organization leadership. Demonstrated commitment to equity, transparency, and community engagement across multiple jurisdictions and governance bodies.

✓ Seattle Parks and Recreation Commissioner

✓ Former Co-Chair, Seattle Human Rights Commission

✓ Past President, Evergreen Chapter, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)

✓ Past National League of Cities: Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and Large Cities Committee Two Time Appointee

Prior Experience

Program Manager IV

King County International Airport

Managed aviation infrastructure and capital improvement programs. Led cross-functional project teams delivering facility modernization, safety enhancements, and operational improvements. Coordinated with FAA, WSDOT Aviation, and regional stakeholders.

✓ Received King County Distinguished Service Award (2022)

Prior Experience

Director, World Language Programs

Highline School District

Developed and implemented district-wide World Language Credit by Proficiency Program in partnership with Cornell University. Created innovative educational frameworks serving multilingual student populations. Published research in language learning pedagogy and equity-focused education.

✓ Presented at national conferences including Race & Pedagogy and White Privilege Conference

International Experience

Aerospace Engineer & Program Manager

Aerospace Industry

Managed international aerospace engineering programs collaborating with Airbus, McDonnell Douglas, and Rolls-Royce. Applied systems engineering and project management principles to complex multi-stakeholder aircraft development initiatives.

Thought Leadership

Publications & Speaking Engagements

Thought leadership through academic publications, national conference presentations, and professional speaking engagements on project management, educational equity, and organizational transformation.

Academic Publications

"World Language Competency: Recognizing World Language Ability for English Language Learners and Heritage Speakers Earned Outside of the American Classroom"

Highline Language Learning Research Journal, 2013

Research on innovative framework for recognizing multilingual competencies in students who acquired language proficiency outside traditional American classroom settings.

"Mock Trials: Luistervaardigheid door oefenprocessen in de klas"

Levende Talen Magazine, Netherlands, 2005

Pedagogical research on using mock trial exercises to develop listening comprehension skills in Dutch secondary education classrooms.

Conference Presentations & Speaking Engagements

Museum of Flight: Women Fly Conference (Keynote)

February 2019

Delivered keynote presentation "Becoming a BAE: Starting Your Journey to Becoming a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering" addressing women in STEM leadership and aerospace engineering careers.

Le Musée de f.p.c.: Our People, Our Pages - A Living Archive of Black New Orleans

October 15, 2025

Invited speaker presenting "From Malta to Bioko to the Music: A Diamond Family Legacy," tracing 500 years of family history from Malta and Equatorial Guinea through Free People of Color Louisiana to the birth of rock and roll. Honored family musical legacy including Billy Diamond (Fats Domino's original bassist), Charles Veal Jr., Ernest McLean, and Shirley Goodman.

American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Annual Conference

March 2025

Presented "Chaos to Compliance in the Big Easy: Lessons from the $386M ARPA PMO Implementation in New Orleans" sharing portfolio management insights from directing federal grant compliance and organizational transformation.

PMI Puget Sound Professional Development Days

October 2025

Presented multiple workshops including "Standing Up the PMO: Building the City of New Orleans ARPA PMO from the Ground Up" and "PMO Beyond AI: Lessons from Airport Infrastructure & Government." Participated on Strategic Leadership & Innovation panel alongside industry experts.

Race & Pedagogy National Conference

2014, 2018

Presented on equity-focused education, language access, and strategies for expanding opportunities for diverse communities in educational settings.

WABE (Washington Association for Bilingual Education) Conference

2013, 2014

Presented innovative approaches to world language instruction and bilingual education program development in K-12 settings.

Central Washington University: Different Ways of Knowing Conference

2013

Shared research on epistemological diversity and culturally responsive pedagogy in educational leadership and curriculum development.

Levende Talen Conference

Netherlands

Presented pedagogical research on language instruction methodologies to Dutch secondary education professionals and language teaching practitioners.

Available for Speaking Engagements

Dr. Diamond is available for keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops on:

◆ Portfolio Management Excellence

◆ PMO Development & Governance

◆ Ethical Leadership in Government

◆ Federal Grant Compliance

◆ Digital Transformation Strategy

◆ Educational Equity & Access

◆ Women in STEM Leadership

◆ Cross-Cultural Program Management

Let's Connect

Ready to Build Portfolio Management Capability?

Email

intake@diamondpmoconsultants.com
director@diamondpmoconsultants.com

Location

8001 14th Avenue NE, Suite A
Seattle, WA 98115
Serving clients nationally and internationally

OMWBE Certification

M3F0031003

Washington State Minority/Women Business Enterprise
Valid through December 22, 2028

Professional Credentials

PhD Aerospace Engineering
Master of Education, Educational Administration
PMO Certified Practitioner (PMO-CP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Azure Administrator Associate
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), exam scheduled June 2026

Public Service & Leadership

Seattle Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Former Co-Chair, Seattle Human Rights Commission
Past President, Evergreen Chapter, American Society for Public Administration
Past Vice President Professional Development & Programs, PMI Puget Sound Chapter
Past National League of Cities: Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and Large Cities Committee Two Time Appointee

Portfolio Management For Organizations That Build the Future