Innovative Advisory Firm
who we are

Innovative Advisory Firm

Founded in 2010, The IA Firm was created specifically to support mission-driven organizations. We love to help businesses and organizations that help others. Our firm is not driven by profit alone, but our impact to society. If we can find ways to leave a better environment for our children, we usually choose it.

Although we are headquartered in Central Pennsylvania, USA, our team has worked on a number of international projects that has helped build our global presence. Our firm typically targets projects centered around strategic planning, organizational assessments, and scalability efforts for Public Sector clients, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Not-for-Profit organizations whose missions closely align with our values.

The Innovative Advisory Firm is 100% minority-owned and certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) by the Maryland Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Department of General Services. Our certified classifications include Management Consulting (NAICS 541611), Human Resources Consulting (NAICS 541612), Marketing Consulting (NAICS 541613), Advertising Agency (NAICS 541810), Public Relations Agency (NAICS 541820). Technical Consulting (NAICS 541690), Process, Distribution, & Logistics Consulting NAICS 541614), and Insurance Activities (NAICS 524298).

We are ready to support your efforts around strategy development, vision execution, organizational & environmental growth, brand resiliency, and operational effectiveness.

Our Mission
Our Vision

Our
Mission

To assist our clients in overcoming their business challenges by delivering innovative solutions that improve performance, maximize growth, and builds better communities.

Our
Vision

To realize a stronger ecosystem of entrepreneurs and leaders prepared to drive businesses and organizations that are purposeful and mission-driven, particularly those with a desire to provide products and services to even the most vulnerable of our citizens.

what we do

Facilitating Successful Transitions

We love that Innovative Advisory was able to grasp our goals and help us build an effective marketing strategy. More importantly, they were able to make some very complex business challenges seem so simple for us.
- Serena Barnes, President, PUSH Academies
Dr. Bruce Dunams provided significant strategic engagement for the Government of Rwanda's National Strategy for Transformation (2017-2024) and the strategic review of the Rwanda Development Bank. Bruce was able to provide insights on knowledge management, innovation and transformative leadership based on his various experience in business and management across 4 continents.
Sidonie Gwet, Rwanda Project Lead, Green Investment Fund
After the IA Firm facilitated our strategic planning efforts, they were instrumental in helping us implement our action plan. Their support was instrumental to the launch of our plan and the success associated with it.
- Benton Jackson, Vice President, Salem Foundation of York
We've worked with the IA Firm on our strategic plan. Their team brought a wealth of knowledge about our sector and was able to apply their insight to our organization. They challenged our assumptions and facilitated the entire strategic planning process for us.
- Chineyenwa Okoro Onu, CEO, Novsaic Expressions
our team

Great People Great Results

Serving in various corporate management positions over the last 20 years, Dr. Bruce Dunams is a proven visionary and influential leader. He has a wealth of practical knowledge in product development, operations, project management, customer service, sales, and IT utilization.
Bruce Dunams
President
Derrick Hamlin brings a wealth of legal insight to the firm to support our client’s growth strategies and investment options. His knowledge of contract management and intellectual property has saved our clients an exorbitant amount of resources over the years.
Derrick Hamlin
VP, Business Strategy & Corporate Counsel
Over the years, Porsha has built a strong reputation for excelling in developing branding strategies, creating dynamic websites, and successfully leading projects.
Porsha Johnson
Director, Marketing and Branding Services
Merri is a high-energy project management professional with experience leading companies through change and challenge toward profitable growth. She is skilled in negotiating partnerships and alliances with a keen ability to capture opportunities and catapult new ventures.
Merri Jones
Director, Project Administration