Strategy rooted in people and purpose.
The North Star brings government, business, and community together through consulting, education, workforce development, and events.
Led by founder Julien Harris, our work is grounded in a simple idea: progress starts with understanding the people, priorities, and practical realities behind a challenge.
Julien Harris
Founder & CEO
A clear direction.
A shared commitment.
Our mission is to help organizations and communities turn their ambitions into practical pathways for growth and opportunity.
- Integrity
- Clear communication, honest advice, and respect for the trust you place in us.
- Purpose
- A focus on the goals that matter to your organization and the people it serves.
- Partnership
- Working with you to build an approach that fits your needs and context.
- Community
- Connecting strategy and opportunity with the people they’re meant to benefit.
A practical path from ambition to action.
Good partnerships start with clarity. Here's how we move from understanding your challenge to making progress together.
Listen first
We start with your goals, your people, and the challenge you need to solve.
Make a plan
Together, we define priorities, responsibilities, and what success looks like.
Put it to work
We bring strategy into practice with the right support, training, and coordination.
Keep improving
We review progress and refine the approach as your needs evolve.
Let’s build a way forward.
Whether you’re developing a strategy, building skills, or bringing people together, we’d like to hear what’s next for you.