Satterfield Mathis
Chief of Staff
and Strategy & Ops Leader
I am drawn to the moments before everything clicks.
I connect the dots, bring structure to ambiguity,
and help teams find their rhythm
to bring bold ideas to life.
My Philosophy
The best ideas all start the same: messy and undefined.
That’s where strategy begins. I get curious, find patterns, and ask the right questions to help teams move with intention. Then I build structure, using simple systems, to break down complex ideas into clear, actionable progress.
I lead by doing. I roll up my sleeves, immerse myself in the problem, and listen closely to the people closest to it. That’s how I identify the real levers for change and build the trust and momentum to make it happen.
I scale, iterate, and improve. Every cycle is an opportunity. I use data, feedback, and context to understand what’s working and what needs to shift.
Strategy is only as good as your execution, and execution is only as strong as your ability to adapt.
My Strengths
Strategic Planning & Execution
Transforming vision into structured plans and building the systems teams need to execute with speed and clarity.
Cross-Functional Program Leadership
Driving alignment and results across teams, keeping complex projects moving from concept to completion.
Insight-Driven Decision Making
Using data, feedback, and context to drive clarity, prioritize what matters, and support smarter decisions.
Organizational Enablement
Creating the structure, trust, and tools that help teams stay aligned, move fast, and grow with purpose.
Navigating Ambiguity
Bringing clarity to uncertain moments and guiding teams through change with structure and confidence.
Builder. Operator.
Executive Partner.
I've led strategy, operations, and cross-functional programs across startups and mission-driven organizations for 13+ years. I’ve partnered with executive teams as Chief of Staff, Head of Operations, and, most recently, as Chief Program Officer. My hats vary, but my focus is always the same: to turn vision into actionable plans, build the systems to support them, and champion teams through growth and change.
My approach is rooted in empathy, structure, and systems thinking. I thrive in ambiguous environments, lead with a player-coach style, and take pride in making the complex manageable.
I’m drawn to teams that use technology to solve meaningful problems, where the challenges are big, the pace is fast, and the ideas are bold.