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About
Strong Currents, LLC was founded to help mission-driven organizations and forward-thinking leaders harness the power of strategy, alignment, and adaptive leadership.
We bring nearly two decades of experience guiding complex teams and portfolios—bridging organizational strategy with human performance to drive lasting impact.
Our work blends systems thinking, strategic foresight, and learning design to help organizations:
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Strengthen leadership alignment and execution capacity
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Build adaptive strategies for sustainable growth
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Create cultures of collaboration and continuous learning
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Meet Our Founder
Meredith Waters
With nearly 20 years of experience leading projects across 25+ countries, Meredith has led initiatives at the intersect of resilience, performance management, organizational leadership, and innovative systems transformation - partinering with Dept. of State, USAID, Defense, US Military, World Bank, global and local non-profits, Special Olympics, and executive teams to design strategies and systems that hold up under pressure.
It's not just about the big picture. Meredith believes sustainable impact begins with how we lead ourselves and each other - especially in times of change. Her work has spanned high-stakes decision-making, strategic consulting, business development, and coaching professionals at all levels—from mid-career to C-suite executives. She has designed collaborative learning and adaptive management strategies, facilitated major international workshops & initiatives, and supported teams navigating complex transitions.

26+
Countries Worked In
$16M-50M
Project Portfolios
Managed
100+
Teams & Organizations
Supported

Worked with...
Government Agencies & Contractors
Non-Profit Organizations
Commercial & Small Business
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Department of Defense
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US Army
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US Air Force
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USAID
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The Palladium Group
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Tetra Tech
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Management Systems International
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Cardno International Development
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ECODIT
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Kellogg, Brown, & Root
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GovCon Bids, LLC
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U.S. Special Olympics
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American Canoe Association
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Great Falls Foundation
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Athleta
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Patagonia
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Moxie & Magic
