Our Philosophy
Committed to Transformation
With more than 20 years of experience, Autentica Consulting specializes in transforming organizations by creating space for deep and effective conversations — drawing on the lived experience of every person in the room to build workplaces where people show up fully and do their best work.
We help organizations create an environment that:
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challenges the status quo
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opens space for every voice to be heard
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grows stronger by bringing people together around a shared purpose
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outlines clear strategies to measure the real impact of culture and leadership initiatives
We're ready to walk alongside you and your organization on that journey. We believe change is possible because leaders were meant to lead, transform, and innovate — and we bring 20+ years of hands-on expertise to help you build change that lasts long after we're gone, not just within your organization, but throughout the communities you serve.
Want to experience the expertise of Autentica Consulting for yourself? Give us a call today and let's discuss what we can do for you.
The Values We Stand For
The Values We Stand For
Authenticity
Transformation
People
We believe every person has both the opportunity and the responsibility to grow — to bring their best selves forward in environments built on trust and connection. When people show up fully, that growth ripples outward, driving lasting change across organizations and the communities they serve.
We believe that showing up authentically in your workplace and your community starts with feeling safe, heard, cared for, and respected. That kind of authenticity has to be built into how an organization operates — through policies that reflect trust and support, and modeled every day by its leaders.
We believe in honoring every person's lived experience. When we embrace and honor people's values, beliefs, and experiences, we open the door to helping every individual thrive — and build stronger organizations and communities in the process.
Meet our
CEO & Founder
Cinthia Manuel
TEDx Speaker | Leadership Strategist
Cinthia Manuel is a leadership strategist, facilitator, and speaker known for creating engaging experiences that connect leadership concepts to real-world organizational challenges. As Founder and CEO of Autentica Consulting LLC, she helps organizations and leaders strengthen communication, leadership, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness through practical, people-centered strategies.
With more than 21 years of professional experience, Cinthia has designed and facilitated leadership programs, mentoring initiatives, workshops, and organizational development experiences for organizations across Oregon and nationally. Her sessions blend science-based insights, storytelling, humor, reflection, and practical application to create memorable learning experiences that move participants from inspiration to action.
Cinthia's leadership in developing high-performing teams in Oregon earned her recognition from the Portland Business Journal as one of the "23 Business People to Watch" in 2019. She holds a Master of Business Administration from George Fox University and an advanced certification in strategic organizational leadership from Georgetown University.
She currently serves on a community advisory board for LLP Northern Willamette Valley with the Oregon Community Foundation, MENTE, and has served on a national scholarship program's alumni advisory board, as well as on several national scholarship review committees supporting students across the country.
Cinthia's speaking and facilitation experience includes engagements with organizations such as Tillamook Creamery, Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Oregon Community Foundation, Linfield University, Unitus Community Credit Union, the Portland Trail Blazers, the SEN Conference at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, and other public, nonprofit, and private-sector organizations.
Her TEDx Talk, "Mentoring Is Backwards," explores how connection and mutual growth can transform individuals and systems.
Honors & Recognitions
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