About me

Get to know the person behind the advice — my story, my credentials, and how I work.

John P. Figueroa, MPA, working thoughtfully at his desk
John P. Figueroa, MPA — consultant, coach, and community-builder in Arizona.

I've spent my career at the intersection of strategy and service. After earning my Master of Public Administration & Nonprofit Management degree, I worked with local, state and federally funded programs, small businesses, and community organizations across the Northeast region of the U.S., learning early that good advice only matters when it fits the people receiving it.

In 2024, I ventured out on my own and founded Clutch Time Consulting LLC. Since then I've guided more than 500 clients through the moments that define them: career transitions, business turnarounds, board rebuilds, and everything in between. The name says it all — clutch time is when the pressure is highest and the right guidance matters most.

I believe a consultant's first job is to listen. My approach is practical, plain-spoken, and grounded in results you can measure.

Credentials & experience

MPA, Public Administration & Nonprofit Management

Graduate degree focused on public administration, management, policy analysis, and organizational leadership

Experience

Independent consulting for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits since 2012. Regional Executive Director, national nonprofit organization.

500+ clients served

Across the U.S. — from first-time business owners and founders to established nonprofits and large corporations.

How I work

Three principles shape every engagement, whether it's a single session or a year-long partnership.

Listen first

I start every engagement by understanding your situation, your constraints, and what success actually looks like for you — before offering a single recommendation.

Plain talk

No jargon, no fifty-page decks that gather dust. You get clear advice you can act on, explained in language you already use.

Results you can measure

We define success together at the start, and every recommendation ties back to it. If it doesn't move the needle, we don't do it.

John P. Figueroa, MPA

Strategic guidance when it matters most — consulting for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits.

Mesa, Arizona
Mon - Fri: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Consulting for

  • Individuals
  • Businesses
  • Nonprofits
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