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Synesis Consulting LLC
Our Mission
Empower leaders and staff to confidently manage organizational change as emerging technologies and policies transform their work
Our Vision
Responsible innovation. Strong governance. Building sustainable public sector capacity.
What We Help You Do
Synesis Consulting helps you achieve clarity and control in your emerging technology initiatives. We specialize in services to manage AI adoption through governance, oversight, readiness assessments, risk assessments, policy and procedures, and roadmaps.
Understand how AI is already being used across your organization
Reduce compliance, audit, and reputational risk
Establish clear AI governance and accountability
Translate emerging guidance into actionable requirements
Support leadership decision-making with confidence
Our Services
AI Readiness & Risk Assessment
A rapid, executive-level assessment of AI use, risk exposure, and governance gaps—delivered in weeks.
AI Governance Starter Kit
A practical, defensible governance foundation that enables compliant AI adoption across the organization.
Policy-to-Operations Translation
We interpret AI-related guidance and translate it into clear operational requirements tailored to your organization.
AI-Enabled PMO & Advisory Support
Ongoing governance, reporting, and executive advisory to sustain momentum and reduce risk.
Security & Compliance Risk Assessments
Comprehensive security risk assessments including HIPAA Security Rule compliance, 42 CFR Part 2 assessments, and other regulatory compliance evaluations tailored to healthcare and public sector requirements.
About Synesis Consulting
Boutique, woman-owned management consulting firm based in Erie, Colorado.
Founded in 2019, partnering with public agencies, healthcare organizations, and mission-driven entities.
Consulting leaders each bring more than 25 years experience.
Focus is to navigate complex policy, regulatory, and technology-driven transformation initiatives.
Meet Our Founder
Nicole McNeal
Founder & Principal Consultant
Nicole McNeal, Founder and Principal, brings over 25 years of extensive experience in public sector IT and strategic consulting. She has a proven track record working with federally funded programs, community health centers, and state agencies. Nicole established Synesis Consulting to empower organizations through complex policy and technology transformations, with a strong emphasis on AI governance and sustainable capacity building.
Thought Leadership at the Intersection of Policy, AI & Federally Funded Health Centers
Why AI Governance Matters Now

Federal signals from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, HRSA, CMS, and OMB make one thing clear: AI adoption is accelerating, but ungoverned AI use is becoming a liability.
Read our brief abstract on why leadership needs to act on AI Now:
Contact Our Expert Advisors
We are ready to advise you on the complexities of AI governance and policy. Schedule a no-cost consultation today to discuss your organization's unique needs.