About ICU Elevate
Built to Strengthen
How Organizations
Execute
ICU Elevate was founded on the belief that every organization has untapped potential to achieve greater mission success. We partner with federal, state, local, nonprofit, and commercial organizations to strengthen projects and operations through structured strategies, strong leadership, and operational excellence.
Our approach combines Project Consulting and Operations Consulting with servant leadership principles that promote collaboration, accountability, and sustainable results.
We deliver practical, results-driven solutions designed to strengthen execution, improve organizational performance, and create measurable, lasting impact.
Our Mission
To strengthen organizations through strategic consulting, operational excellence, and measurable mission success.
Our Vision
To be the trusted partner organizations rely on to strengthen projects, optimize operations, and achieve lasting mission success.
How We Lead
Our Core Values
The principles that guide how we work, lead, and deliver.
Servant Leadership
We lead by serving first, prioritizing the success of our clients, teams, and stakeholders.
Collaboration
We believe meaningful progress comes from working together toward shared goals and shared success.
Accountability
We deliver with integrity, transparency, and ownership at every stage of every engagement.
Results-Driven
We focus on measurable outcomes that strengthen organizations and create long-term value.
Qualifications
Credentials & Expertise
Advanced education, industry-recognized certifications, security credentials, and small business certifications supporting disciplined, mission-focused delivery.
Advanced Education
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Industry Credentials
- PMP® — Project Management Professional
- PMI-ACP® — Agile Certified Practitioner
- CSM® — Certified ScrumMaster
- ITIL® 4 Foundation
- CompTIA Security+
Security Clearance
- Active Top Secret Clearance
Business Certifications
- SBA Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- SBA Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
- Virginia SWaM Certified
Leadership
Meet the Founder
Iesha Shepheard
Founder & CEO
Founder and CEO Iesha Shepheard brings more than a decade of experience leading federal programs, project management initiatives, and operational improvement efforts supporting government agencies and mission-critical organizations.
Her expertise spans program and project management, operational strategy, process improvement, risk management, workforce development, and organizational leadership.
Through ICU Elevate, she partners with organizations to strengthen projects, optimize operations, develop high-performing teams, and deliver measurable mission success.