Leaving Well™ is powered by a small, intentional crew of collaborators — each one chosen for their craft, their values, and their commitment to doing this work with integrity.
Our Team
Naomi Hattaway
Naomi is the founder of Leaving Well™ and a trusted guide to organizations and leaders navigating workplace transitions. Through her framework, she brings clarity, practical tools, and grounded support to a diverse client portfolio — helping mission-driven organizations plan well, lead well, and leave well.
Her work spans succession planning, interim leadership, and board development, rooted in a deep commitment to equity, accountability, and courageous conversation. She is a WBENC-certified business owner, recognized as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB).
A speaker, author, and podcast host, Naomi has delivered keynotes across the US and internationally — and has lived and worked in India, Singapore, and multiple US cities before settling outside Atlanta, Georgia. Her love languages are accountability and really good playlists.
Founder
Ashley Waters
Ashley is a Strategic Operations Partner with 14 years of experience in marketing, communications, and executive operations. She helps bring structure and organization to the Leaving Well™ team, supporting the behind-the-scenes operations that allow the work to move forward intentionally and sustainably.
Strategic Operations Partner
Maureen brings 25+ years of experience helping mission-driven organizations navigate leadership transitions, strengthen operations, and align strategy for lasting impact. With a background spanning philanthropy, education, and nonprofit leadership, she is known for her cultural humility, equity-driven approach, and her ability to support leaders through coaching, advising, and board development.
Consulting Partner Maureen Carew
Consulting Partner Jerry Jones
Jerry brings 20+ years of experience designing learning experiences that transform how leaders communicate, collaborate, and lead through change. With a global background spanning intercultural consulting, inclusive leadership, and content strategy, Jerry is known for his ability to hold complexity with clarity, and for creating the conditions where teams get unstuck, aligned, and ready to move.
Coming Soon
Succession Planning Partner