Since 1991 Steve Ekstrom has consulted with a variety of public sector organizations in California, Washington, Oregon, and Japan.

In addition to his consulting experience Steve was the CEO of a nonprofit organization in Sacramento, California, for 11 years. Following an extensive strategic planning process he led that organization through a major re-design effort in the late 1980's that resulted in improved performance, increased customer satisfaction, and national recognition.

Organizations Steve has worked with include: California Department of Mental Health; California Department of Rehabilitation; CalEPA; State Water Resources Control Board; California Integrated Waste Management Board; Contra Costa County Health Services Department; County of Marin; Chancellor's Office-California Community Colleges; Office of Public School Construction; Division of the State Architect; numerous county mental health departments throughout Northern and Southern California.

When consulting in organizations, Steve creates an atmosphere of trust and respect that leads to improved communication and increased organizational effectiveness.

Steve received his M.A. in Organizational Transformation from Antioch University. In his thesis he examined personal and organizational transformational processes and the development of the capacity to induce transformation. He is married and has two daughters.