Let's Stay Connected
Hi, I’m Cari 👋🏽 Entrepreneur, strategist, and founder of The Butterfly Effect.
I help entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and leaders get unstuck, win opportunities, and execute—faster.
If you found me on TikTok or social media, this is where you can stay connected and where we turn insights into action.
I Support My Community w/ Services and Resources, including:
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How to position for and win funding + grants
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Where to be + how to leverage rooms for real opportunities
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Real strategy on pricing, positioning, and growth
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How I actually execute + implement real solutions for clients
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Tools + frameworks you can apply immediately
The 6x Founder
Cari A. Harris, MS, PMP
Founder & Principal Consultant
The Butterfly Effect
Cari A. Harris is the founder of The Butterfly Effect with a dedicated focus on inclusivity, sustainability, and community partnership. Since April 2021, Cari has led The Butterfly Effect, providing strategic advisory and consulting services to over 100 local governments, leading commercial enterprises, academic institutions and nonprofits.
Cari's experience includes roles in analytics for Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and other financial corporations, where she honed her skills in data, financial and business analysis and reporting; compliance and quality control; and business technology systems management. In her tenure as a principal consultant of the Butterfly Effect, her ability to leverage her expertise in economic analytics has positioned her as a trusted partner for businesses, universities, nonprofits, and government agencies seeking to optimize management frameworks and drive socioeconomic outcomes.
Cari is also co-founder of the Claude C. Thornton (CCT) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to community building, education innovation, and inclusive sustainability. In 2021, she co-founded the HEJT Collaborative, a collaborative group of HBCU-affiliated economists, data scientists, geoscientists, engineers, and geospatial experts that visualize and analyze socioeconomic impacts of environmental policy for various stakeholders.
Currently, Cari sits on the Comptroller of Maryland’s Climate Advisory Council, Maryland Clean Energy Center Climate Catalytic Capital (C3) Fund Investment Oversight Committee, and the advisory commission on Environmental Quality (CEQ) in Baltimore County. She is a graduate of Leadership Maryland’s prestigious Emerging Leader Program. She was also a Future Leaders cohort member with Council Fire (2022-2024). Additionally, Cari is a Morgan State University alum with a Bachelors and Masters in Economics, and an alumna of the Harbor Bank Emerging Developers Program’s third cohort (2019-2020).
Consulting Experience
The Butterfly Effect (TBE) supports visionary leaders managing multimillion-dollar, complex operations with strategic planning and implementation. We specialize in project/program management (budgets up to $20M), stakeholder engagement, and data analytics.
We are a great fit for time-constrained leaders who don’t have much time for onboarding and need someone to come in and hit the ground running... we can help. Jumping in quickly is our speciality.
By integrating data-driven insights, forward-thinking strategies, and a deep understanding of economics, public policy, and management, The Butterfly Effect offers more than just solutions—we have become trusted advisors who guide and equip clients to thrive in a constantly evolving landscape.
We're Change Makers for Organizations
9+
Years of Experience
$1B+
Projects Advised
100+
Clients Advised
40+
Hires Onboarded
Do you need a Strategy Assistant™?
We bring CFO, HR, Project Management, and Business Development support into one powerful system-a fractional executive solution for businesses and nonprofits earning $250K–$2M/year.
HR Generalist
Hiring, compliance, onboarding, ...
BD Strategist
Grants, RFPs, fundraising materials, ...
Project Manager
Timelines, deliverables, vendor wrangling, ...
Assistant CFO
Capital readiness, cash flow, grant reporting, ...
strategy assistants ready to start today
By purchasing this package, you agree that:
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Sessions must be rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
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The package is valid for 90 days from purchase.
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Purchases are non-refundable after the first session.
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Full Terms & Conditions apply.
Best Value
Business Strategy Intensive 1:1
495
A focused strategy session to help you clarify priorities, organize your ideas, and leave with a practical action plan.
Valid for one month
90-minute private strategy session
Pre-session intake form
Review of current priorities, offers, operations, or project
Strategic recommendations and next-step guidance
Written action summary after the session
Best for quick clarity, planning, and decision support
Best Value
Executive + Strategy Coaching Package
600
Every month
Monthly strategic coaching for founders and leaders who want consistent guidance, accountability, and decision support.
Valid until canceled
Four private coaching sessions per month
Strategic decision support
Leadership and founder accountability
Business, program, or organizational guidance
Light review of priorities, offers, and opportunities
Best for leaders who want consistent strategic thought partn
Priority booking
Progress tracking
Best Value
Fractional Strategist
1,125
Every month
Strategic support for founders and organizations that need help turning priorities into a focused plan of action.
Valid until canceled
Up to 15 hours of strategic support per month
Monthly strategy planning and prioritization
Review of business, program, or organizational goals
Strategic recommendations and decision support
Light project planning and accountability
Support with offers, proposals, partnerships, or systems
Best Value
COO Assistant
2,500
Every month
Hands-on operational and strategic support for founders who need help managing execution, systems, projects, and growth.
Valid until canceled
Starting at 30 hours of monthly support
Strategic planning and implementation management
Project management and workflow support
Systems, SOPs, and process improvement
Client, partner, or program coordination support
Dashboard, reporting, and accountability systems
Proposal, pipeline, and business development support
Contractor or team coordination as needed
Best Value
Fractional COO
4,500
Every month
Embedded operational leadership for founders and growing organizations that need structure, systems, accountability, and execution support at a senior level.
Valid until canceled
Up to 60 hours of monthly support
Monthly operating plan and priority roadmap
Weekly leadership / implementation check-ins
Project management and execution oversight
Workflow, SOP, and systems development
Contractor, intern, or team coordination
Client, partner, or program management support
Budget, pipeline, and performance tracking
Strategic decision support for growth and operations
Best for founders ready to strengthen internal systems
Find one that works for you
This is for you if:
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You’re leading a startup or nonprofit generating $250K–$2M and growth is starting to outpace your infrastructure
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You’re ready for executive-level support — but not ready for full-time payroll, benefits, and overhead
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You are the CEO… and the CFO… and HR… and the project manager — and it’s unsustainable
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You’re tired of managing siloed contractors who don’t communicate or think beyond their task list
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Revenue exists, but operations feel messy, reactive, or duct-taped together
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You’re missing grant deadlines, delaying launches, or losing momentum because you don’t have strategic capacity
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You don’t need another assistant — you need someone who can think, build, implement, and hold the standard
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You want integrated support that strengthens your systems, culture, reporting, and growth strategy
INSIGHTS
events
Join live webinars, workshops, and networking events designed to help consultants, fractional executives, and professional service providers sharpen their expertise, expand their network, and grow their businesses.
Fri, Apr 03Web Series, Session #1
COURSES
If you’re ready to move from ideas to execution, this is where we do the real work.
A hands-on program for entrepreneurs who are done overthinking and ready to actually launch. Best for early-stage founders, side hustlers, and people tired of sitting on ideas.
$500 | 8 weeks of structured support — This isn’t information. This is implementation.
Most people never launch—this makes sure you do. USE CODE "CARI" FOR A BIG DISCOUNT.
Business Startup Guide: 8 Week Roadmap to Launch a Business in Maryland and Beyond
8 Weeks5 Participants
$500.00
