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Gage is an expert on assessing organizational dynamics, facilitating challenging conversations, particularly with diverse groups, team building, and change management. She also has deep knowledge of higher education having served in leadership roles at several institutions and in a number of professional associations. Due to her breadth of knowledge of the field and her outstanding facilitation skills, I have have invited Gage to work with various teams including my staff at SMU where I previously served as the Vice President for Student Affairs and the NASPA Board during my year as the 2016 NASPA Board chair. Folks who have participated in workshops, retreats and/or coaching sessions led by Gage always evaluate her work highly, and I always learn something important from my own participation. An outstanding professional-one of the best with whom I have worked.

Lori S. White
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Washington University in St. Louis

During our strategic planning process we decided, as a university, to gathered specialists in the area of high impact practices and student success models. Gage Paine was one of those specialists we gathered to help guide our process. She helped foreground our thinking about student success and developed a community wide understanding about model practices across the country. This exchange of ideas also provided an opportunity to create a common understanding of what student success will mean now and in the future.

Melissa Mahan
Vice President for Student Services, Texas A&M San Antonio

Gage came highly recommended to me by another rock star in the field and thus, I thought, “Wow, this person must be really amazing!” Little did I know how truly transformative and empowering a staff retreat could be when we entrusted strategic planning to Gage. Due to her breadth of knowledge and wealth of experience she did the unthinkable, effectively walked our team through developing and embracing an awe-inspiring mission and vision statement of which are infinitely proud. Furthermore, Gage facilitated critical dialogue that allowed for the development of a data-informed plan to assess the work of our office in alignment with our new mission/vision statements. Because of our time with Gage, my team left our retreat feeling focused, energized, and re-empowered to do the difficult (yet important) work needed to serve our campus community. 

Dr. Michelle Reinken

My time working with Gage Paine was truly transformative. Her approach to Coaching was caring and compassionate, challenging and supporting, and direct and comforting. Gage met me where I was and encouraged me to dig deep and make important career decisions. I highly recommend individuals work with Gage who are navigating change, making career decisions, and looking for someone to discuss difficult topics. She was neutral and confidential, an important skill in this work and creating trust. Thank you Gage for all you have done for me! 

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Paine has meant openness and transparency. She's been a huge assistance to all of the students of the university, and for that we really appreciate her.

Xavier Johnson
Student Government President, University Of Texas San Antonio

I cannot think of a better role model for humanity and leadership than Gage Paine. She is very strategic. She is intentional. She is a visionary. She's a delegator.

Sam Gonzales
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, University Of Texas San Antonio