What is a Fractional Chief of Staff?

A Chief of Staff anticipates hidden problems, identifies & creates connections across teams, and keeps the company moving.

A seasoned Chief of Staff understands the CEO’s goals, challenges where necessary, and can be a proxy decision maker.

A Fractional Chief of Staff does all of the above, where you need it most, and without the overhead.

Over the past decade, I’ve worked across strategy, operations, customer insights, and product at fast-growing companies. I was Chief of Staff and Director of Strategy at a skincare brand that was acquired by Procter & Gamble. These days, I partner with CEOs as a Fractional Chief of Staff — helping them plan smarter, move faster, and build with intention.

I work best with two kinds of CEOs:

  • The early-stage founder who lives for building the brand and product — but would rather do anything than prep a fundraising deck, build a hiring plan, or wrangle a 12-month forecast.

  • The scaling CEO (Series A and beyond) who suddenly can’t be in every meeting or make every call. The team’s gotten bigger, they’ve hired great specialists — but those big cross-functional projects? They’re falling through the cracks. That’s where I come in.

In both cases, I’m the strategic partner who keeps things moving. I make sure priorities are clear, big projects are executed, and the business doesn’t stall while you scale.

While a Brooklyn resident, I am a Chicago native and will happily debate the best pizza. When in town you can find me trying out new British Baking show recipes or struggling at [solidcore]. When not in town, I’m probably on a boat.

  • CEO, Data Consultancy

    “Zoe quickly grasped every part of our business and went deep into creating a project management framework that has transformed our operations. We have used her framework to track projects with more visibility internally and externally for clients. Thanks to Zoe’s framework, our operations are now more efficient and client-focused. I highly recommend bringing Zoe into your organization as the captain of your strategic initiatives.”

  • Director of Operations, Beauty Company

    “From start to finish, Zoe truly understood our vision and worked tirelessly to bring it to life. She takes the time to get to know team members and establishes herself as a point person. What sets her apart is not just her expertise but her dedication, creativity, and her genuine passion for helping brands succeed. I highly recommend Zoe to any organization seeking a strategic partner to drive business growth and maximize potential.”

  • CEO / Founder, Fashion Tech

    “From navigating key priorities to keeping everything running smoothly, Zoe has been an absolute force. She brought structure, clarity, momentum, and a little magic to our work that we know will make a lasting impact. I know we’re set up for success thanks to her support.”