Meet the Team
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Kandis Porter
Founder & CEO
Kandis brings over two decades of experience helping organizations and leaders turn chaos into clarity. As the founder of EFC, she combines structure, empathy, and strategy to build systems that last and teams that thrive. A veteran leader known for her decisive yet approachable style, Kandis empowers clients to streamline operations, strengthen communication, and drive meaningful results.
Kandis is also the co-author of Decision-Making for Leaders, a book that helps professionals make confident, informed decisions using practical frameworks and proven tools.
Certifications & Education
MSPM, The George Washington University
MBA in Human Resources
PMI Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP)®
PMI Project Management Offices Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP)™
Prosci Certified Change Manager
Six Sigma Green Belt
Amanda Hebert
COO & Client Support
Amanda has been leading operations and client success for over 5 years, bringing precision and care to every client. Known for her sharp attention to detail and process-oriented mindset, she ensures every project runs seamlessly from planning to delivery. As EFC’s resident Smartsheet expert, she builds the systems and dashboards that keep clients organized, aligned, and confident in their progress.
Certifications & Education
Master’s in Public Management, University of Maryland
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Smartsheet Core Product Certified
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Maia Gobbo
Executive Assistant & Project Support
Maia brings a dynamic background in marketing, sales, and project coordination to EFC. Tech-savvy and a fast learner, she combines creativity with structure to keep projects moving efficiently. She brings energy and adaptability to every initiative, supporting both leadership and client success with focus and enthusiasm.
Certifications & Education
Graduate Certificate in International Relations
PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI)™
About Effective Flow Connections
Effective Flow Connections is a women- and veteran-owned consulting company that helps purpose-driven organizations move from chaos to clarity. We step in when big consultancies overcharge and underdeliver, rolling up our sleeves to fix what’s broken, streamline what’s messy, and align people, processes, and systems so the work finally flows.
We exist to build organizations where people thrive and leaders sleep well at night.
That's our core belief.
Because when teams are clear, aligned, and supported by smart systems, they do their best work.
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