Tosca Vijfeijken is a highly experienced consultant, academic, and former director of the Transnational NGO Initiative at Syracuse University. With a background in political science and international development, she specializes in helping medium to large-sized INGO's manage organizational complexity and develop effective leadership. Her work as Principal Consultant at Five Oaks Consulting has led to a reputation for providing balanced, honest, and rigorous analysis to her clients, always grounded in common sense. Her experience and knowledge of six organizational sectors, including the World Bank and UN, allows her to offer unique cross-organizational perspectives, while her ability to navigate cultural differences between North American and European NGOs has proven to be highly valuable.