It all started at the intersection of non-profits and academia…

About me and my career!

Elizabeth M. Guerriero, Ph.D. (Penn State University, ‘11) consults for regional and national nonprofits across the United States.  Apt at leading organizational transformation, Dr. Guerriero served in several leadership roles including as Executive Director of Integrative Arts at Rowan University, Interim Executive Director at Philadelphia Sinfonia, and as Interim Executive Director of Westrick Music Academy. In 2019, Dr. Guerriero was a Finalist for the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra’s Ovation Award for Inspiration and Outstanding Leadership in Music Education. 

Dr. Guerriero has served as Director of Education for City University of New York’s Harmony Program, working with over 500 students in low-income communities across the city of New York, and such artists as the Canadian Brass, Wynton Marsalis, Paquito D’Rivera and Joshua Bell. Her education includes a Ph.D. in music education from Penn State University; a master’s degree in music from the University of Denver; a bachelor’s degree in music from Hartt School, University of Hartford; and a Certificate in Fundraising & Development from Villanova University. Dr. G also completed the Interim Executive Director training through Support Center in NYC.

Outside of work, she travels extensively, loves to cook, the outdoors, and spending time with her family and two precocious cats. Beth is also a vibrant community member who believes deeply in grassroots volunteerism and community activism. She serves on the boards of Women in Development-New Jersey (WID-NJ) and the Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Association (GPSA), organizations she is excited and passionate about. She is the founder of Beth G Consulting - a dream realized as it allows her to contribute to the nonprofit and community ecosystem of our world. 

What I excel at:

Leading Creative Thinking

Teaching Designing Programs

Creating Generating Revenue

Mentoring Prioritizing

Supervising Researching

With extensive experience in these areas, Beth G Consulting will bring expertise, professionalism, a keen ear to listening, and maximum efficiency to support your organization!

“Dr. Guerriero came in at a precarious time for our nonprofit organization after being ravaged by COVID-19 and the departure of key leaders. She made solid suggestions on strategy, finances, staffing, business logistics, and communications to our staff and board. She made suggestions to balance the budget; utilized her contacts in the field to forge essential collaborations with other creative organizations in our area; implemented a sliding tuition scale model and made our programs more accessible. Dr. Guerriero is all about collaboration and building strong working relationships with all staff members. I am grateful for my time working with Dr Guerriero.” — Marketing & Communications Director, Recent Client

“Working with Beth was such a meaningful experience during my second semester of senior year. I had some direction but wasn’t completely sure how to move forward, and she really helped me figure things out. Her guidance wasn’t just about work—it carried into my daily life, giving me more confidence and clarity when I needed it most.

From day one at Philadelphia Sinfonia, she made me feel like my ideas mattered and helped me grow, not just as a professional but as a person. She taught me how to think critically about my work and always found ways to push me in a way that felt supportive.

What I appreciated most about Beth was how approachable she was. She wasn’t just a mentor—she genuinely cared and always seemed to know what I needed, whether it was advice, encouragement, or just someone to listen. I’m so grateful to have had her guidance during such an important time in my life.”

— Dae Alston, Marketing Coordinator: Race Database, Inc.