“Tired of business as usual? You have the power to change business in your own life.”
Nancy Slomowitz is a dynamic American entrepreneur whose career reflects a lifetime of innovation, resilience, and commitment to helping organizations thrive. Her journey began in the world of business management and consulting, where she built a reputation as a strategic problem-solver capable of transforming complex organizational challenges into sustainable, results-driven solutions. Over more than three decades, Nancy has guided companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations toward operational clarity, fiscal integrity, and cultural revitalization. Her work embodies not only technical expertise but also a deep understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics, allowing her to help others unlock their potential and achieve lasting success.
Nancy’s ascent as a business leader began when she founded Executive Management Associates, Inc. (EMA), a firm she built from a one-person consultancy into an award-winning, multi-million-dollar enterprise. From its inception, EMA earned recognition for excellence, including honors from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Inc. Magazine, and Smart CEO. Under her leadership, EMA reshaped business operations for federal agencies and private-sector clients, saving millions of dollars through improved efficiency, accurate financial management, and organizational restructuring. For 27 years, Nancy served not only as founder and CEO but also as a mentor and visionary who cultivated a 98% staff retention rate and an internal culture rooted in professionalism, respect, and purpose.
Her technical acumen is perhaps most visible in her work with major federal agencies. Nancy led cost accounting and financial restructuring efforts for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Secretary, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Her contributions ranged from revamping a $9.5-billion expense allocation model to managing a $70-million working capital operation, reconciling more than $31 million in federal assets, and crafting activity-based cost models to improve transparency and accountability. These achievements reflect her mastery of financial systems, operational methodologies, and cross-functional team leadership on a national scale.
Even as she succeeded in high-stakes environments, Nancy’s personal journey evolved in deeply transformative ways. After years of professional accomplishment, she confronted a profound realization: her pursuit of the American Dream had left her spiritually depleted and disconnected from her creative self. Determined to reclaim her sense of fulfillment, she embarked on a journey of introspection and reinvention, ultimately discovering that success without purpose could never be enough. This turning point not only reshaped her life but also broadened her understanding of leadership, inspiring her to encourage others to pursue balance, authenticity, and the courage to follow their dreams.
This personal awakening led Nancy to explore her long-dormant creative passions, unveiling talents that had been quietly waiting for expression. She immersed herself in clothing and jewelry design, founding Tseneh Design Group in 2016 and launching the Tseneh brand — a collection built around empowerment, transformation, and the beauty of personal evolution. Her “Fear to Freedom” jewelry collection weaves symbolism and storytelling into every piece, embodying milestones on the journey toward self-realization. Through Tseneh, Nancy continues to uplift others by reminding them that creativity and entrepreneurship can coexist in powerful and unexpected ways.
Parallel to her creative emergence, Nancy also embraced authorship, using her writing to share hard-earned wisdom and inspire a broader audience. Her books, including Work Zone Madness! Surviving and Rising Above Workplace Dysfunction and Exposed – An Unexpected Journey from Fear to Freedom, offer candid insights into organizational dysfunction, workplace psychology, and the process of personal transformation. She further extended her impact through numerous publications in outlets such as The Huffington Post, Toronto Globe and Mail, IT Business Edge, and Suit Magazine, as well as through radio appearances and speaking engagements that highlight her commitment to helping individuals and organizations rise above limitations.
In 2020, Nancy redirected her business focus by closing EMA to launch Back Office Mentor, a consulting venture dedicated to helping business owners strengthen internal operations. Leveraging more than 30 years of hands-on experience, she guides companies through structural improvements, employee development, reporting accuracy, and administrative realignment — always balancing empathy with accountability. Through this work, she empowers entrepreneurs to regain control of their organizations and prevent the operational breakdowns that often jeopardize long-term success.
Nancy’s career also reflects her belief that success carries a responsibility to uplift others. In 2010, she founded the Gilbert Slomowitz Foundation in honor of her late father, creating a global scholarship program for Transcendental Meditation (TM). Having practiced TM since her youth, Nancy attributes much of her resilience to this discipline and introduced it as an employee benefit during her tenure at EMA. Through the foundation, she funded more than 500 TM scholarships for individuals who otherwise could not afford training, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to well-being, stress reduction, and meaningful social impact.
Her multifaceted path — business leader, consultant, designer, author, philanthropist, and now financial services advisor — reflects her ongoing dedication to growth and reinvention. Nancy’s ability to merge analytical skill with creativity, and strategic leadership with personal insight, has made her a highly sought-after advisor to startups, consulting firms, and organizations seeking transformation. With more than 30 years of experience, she continues to help others navigate challenges, embrace opportunity, and pursue lives of purpose and fulfillment.
Today, Nancy brings her extensive background in strategy, operations, entrepreneurship, and human development to board service opportunities. She excels particularly in environments where organizations are struggling, transitioning, or undergoing significant change. Her passion lies in guiding leaders through complexity, offering both steady direction and transformative vision to help companies realize their full potential.
Her life’s work reflects a singular truth: that resilience, clarity, and courage can reshape not only organizations, but lives. Through every chapter — corporate, creative, personal, and philanthropic — Nancy Slomowitz stands as a testament to the power of reinvention and the enduring impact of purpose-driven leadership.
Character:
Nancy demonstrates unwavering integrity in every phase of her work, consistently grounding her leadership in empathy and accountability. Her commitment to personal growth reinforces her belief that authenticity strengthens every relationship, decision, and organizational outcome. She brings a profound sense of purpose to all she does, inspiring others to pursue excellence with courage and conviction.
Knowledge:
Her deep expertise in financial systems, operational methodologies, and organizational dynamics reflects more than three decades of hands-on experience. She has mastered the ability to diagnose complex challenges and craft solutions that balance precision with practicality. Her multidisciplinary background enables her to connect insights across industries, empowering clients to make informed and strategic decisions.
Strategic:
Nancy approaches every challenge with a long-term, systems-oriented perspective, ensuring that each action supports broader organizational goals. She excels at navigating ambiguity, identifying patterns others overlook, and guiding teams toward sustainable, measurable outcomes. Her strategic mindset enables her to transform struggling operations into aligned, high-performing environments.
Communication:
Her communication style blends clarity, empathy, and authority, enabling her to bridge gaps among leadership, staff, and stakeholders. She expresses complex ideas in ways that are accessible and compelling, fostering trust and alignment within diverse organizations. Through writing, speaking, and mentorship, she consistently inspires others to see new possibilities and take meaningful action.
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