Our Story
Built on Conviction. Driven by Results.
Monarch Prestige Group was founded on a single belief: that every organization deserves access to the caliber of strategic counsel once reserved for the world's largest enterprises.
Our Mission
To Elevate Every Organization We Serve.
We exist to close the gap between where organizations are and where they are capable of going. Our work is not advisory in the traditional sense — we embed ourselves in the challenge, bring the full weight of our expertise to bear, and leave every client measurably stronger.
From the boardroom of a Fortune 500 to the leadership team of a growing startup, we bring the same rigor, the same discipline, and the same standard of excellence. Sector does not determine ambition — and it does not determine the quality of counsel you deserve.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Precision
We do not deal in approximations. Every recommendation is grounded in data, tested against reality, and built to hold under pressure.
Integrity
We tell clients what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. Our counsel is honest, direct, and always in the client's best interest.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to an uncompromising standard. Every engagement, every deliverable, every interaction reflects our commitment to the highest quality of work.
Impact
Strategy without execution is theory. We measure our success by the tangible, lasting change we create in the organizations we serve.
Leadership
The Team Behind the Work
Our leadership brings decades of cross-sector experience — from corporate strategy and public sector reform to nonprofit transformation and brand building.
Cara Holmgren
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Cara founded Monarch Prestige Group with a mandate to democratize elite strategic counsel. With a background spanning management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations and executive leadership, she has guided organizations through transformations that define industries.
Anastasia Joel
Managing Director, Strategy & Operations
Anastasia leads our strategy and operations practice with a precision-first approach. Her work spans operational turnarounds, growth strategy, and enterprise transformation across the private and public sectors.
Tatum Scharfencamp
Director, Leadership & Organizational Development
Tatum specializes in building the human architecture that sustains high performance. Her practice covers executive coaching, organizational design, and culture transformation for organizations at every stage.
Work With Us.
If you are ready to operate at a higher level, we are ready to help you get there.