Ascendra Advisory Group was founded on a simple conviction: supporting smart savvy leaders with the expertise to navigate the complexities of organizations, operations, teams, change management, and modernizing practices and workflows.
Helping Leaders, Organizations, and Communities Ascend At Ascendra Advisory Group, we believe meaningful transformation begins with exceptional leadership, informed decision-making, and trusted partnerships. Founded by Tamera S. Sutton, DNP, RN, NI-BC, Ascendra Advisory Group was created to help healthcare organizations, business leaders, and professionals confidently navigate change while achieving measurable, sustainable results. With more than two decades of experience in healthcare leadership, nursing excellence, clinical informatics, digital transformation, and operational strategy, we bring a unique perspective that bridges executive leadership with practical implementation. Our approach is collaborative, data-informed, and relationship-focused. We partner with organizations to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and develop solutions that improve performance, strengthen leadership, and create lasting value.
Whether supporting executive leaders through strategic planning, guiding digital transformation initiatives, enhancing operational effectiveness, or advising organizations on healthcare quality and nursing excellence, our commitment remains the same:
We tell clients what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. Honest counsel — even when it's uncomfortable — is the foundation of every engagement.
We define success before we start and measure it when we finish. Our advisors are accountable to outcomes, not just effort.
We do not guess. Every recommendation is grounded in analysis, experience, and a clear understanding of your specific context.
We work alongside your team — not above it. The best outcomes come from genuine collaboration between our advisors and your people.
If you're looking for advisors who bring real experience, direct communication, and genuine accountability — we'd like to meet you.