About Foothill Partners

Practical support for people doing important work

A small consulting practice based in Olympia, Washington. We work with public agencies, nonprofits, and coalitions doing meaningful work together.

A diverse group of people — different races, ethnicities, and abilities — engaged in a collaborative workshop setting

Why we do this work

We started Foothill Partners because good process matters. How people come together, how they share information, make decisions, and coordinate action, shapes what is possible.

What we believe

People first

Every engagement starts with listening. We want to understand who is involved, what they care about, and what will help them do their best work together.

Practical over perfect

We focus on what is useful. Our goal is to leave you with something you can act on — a clear decision, a shared plan, or a next step your people can take.

Equity in practice

We pay attention to who is in the room and who is not, whose voices carry weight, and what structures help people participate fully. This is woven into how we work.

Follow-through matters

A good meeting is not enough. We help you capture what was decided, communicate it clearly, and build the structures that keep momentum going.

Meet Sue and Todd

Sue Mountin

Owner and Principal Consultant

ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
20+ years public-sector program experience
Facilitation, adult learning, and leadership development
Organizational change and strategic planning

Sue brings 20+ years of public-sector experience in facilitation, organizational change, adult learning, leadership development, and coaching.

Calm, curious, and practical, she helps people explore ideas, hear one another, and find a way forward that fits their work. Sue holds an ICF Associate Certified Coach credential and a Prosci Change Management certification.

Before founding Foothill Partners, Sue led programs, facilitated community engagement, and supported organizational change in state government and the nonprofit sector.

Todd Mountin

Advisor and Project Consultant

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project management and coordination
Community partnership development
Implementation planning and follow-through

Todd brings project management and community partnership experience to Foothill Partners. He connects purpose to clear plans and keeps complex work moving.

An experienced leader, collaborator and PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), Todd brings structure and steady follow-through to engagements that require careful coordination across multiple stakeholders.

Together, we bring attention to both the people and the work

Sue and Todd work as a team, combining Sue's facilitation and coaching expertise with Todd's project management background. Whether you need one of us or both, the commitment to thoughtful, practical support stays the same.

Ready?

Tell us what you are working on. We will help you figure out whether Foothill Partners is the right fit.

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What to expect

A short conversation — no commitment required.
Honest input on whether and how we might help.
A clear sense of next steps if it feels like a good fit.