Today we’d like to introduce you to Kendra Auguste-Vincent.
Hi Kendra , it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
My story has always been rooted in service, but it took a series of life-changing moments to show me what that truly meant. Years ago, my grandmother was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease around the same time a devastating earthquake struck my father’s home country of Haiti. Within three years of those events, I found myself grieving one loss while preparing to travel to Haiti to help conduct cholera prevention training.
Those experiences shifted something in me. They revealed how quickly life can change, and how much power there is in something as simple as access, prevention, and education. I saw firsthand that habits like handwashing or diet can literally be the difference between life and death, and that the gap between awareness and action is where so many communities are left behind.
That understanding guided me into public health, where I started as a health educator working with families struggling to manage or prevent chronic disease. Over time, I learned that solving community health challenges isn’t just about information, it’s about structure. It’s about giving organizations the tools, strategy, and support they need to create real, lasting change.
That realization is what shaped my career today. I now work behind the scenes helping CEOs, nonprofits, and community leaders bring their visions to life, building programs that serve the underserved, designing systems that last, and connecting people and partners who might never have found each other otherwise. From local nonprofits to multi-county health initiatives, my work has touched countless lives through the programs and partnerships I’ve helped create.
Every initiative I touch, whether local or international, comes from that same belief: that transformation happens when vision meets structure. My role is to help build that bridge, turning purpose into process, ideas into impact, and leaders into lasting change-makers.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Definitely not, but every challenge along the way has strengthened my purpose. The path to creating meaningful change is rarely linear. Early on, I struggled with wanting to do everything myself –write the grants, design the programs, manage the teams –because I believed passion alone would carry a mission forward. What I learned instead is that impact requires infrastructure.
There were seasons where funding was uncertain, partnerships shifted, or burnout crept in. But those same experiences taught me the value of systems, delegation, and collaboration. They also taught me that you can’t build community impact if you’re running on empty, you have to pour into yourself to pour into others.
Looking back, the road hasn’t been smooth, but it has been transformative. Every obstacle refined my approach and reinforced why I do what I do: to help others avoid the pitfalls of building without a plan, and to ensure that the programs we create together are sustainable, measurable, and deeply rooted in the communities they serve. Those lessons now inform every project I take on, whether supporting a local mental health provider or coordinating public health programs that serve thousands of residents.
As you know, we’re big fans of Augere Consulting Group. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
At my core, I’m a builder of systems and a connector of people. Through my consulting work, I help small businesses, nonprofits, and community-based organizations move from vision to execution. That can look like designing public health programs, developing evaluation frameworks, structuring operations, or crafting the communication and branding needed to amplify their message.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting organizations that serve communities across more than fifty counties in Florida and beyond, helping them implement programs in areas such as mental health, primary care, nutrition education, chronic disease prevention, HIV care, diabetes management and youth development. Whether I’m guiding a clinic through compliance and quality improvement or helping a nonprofit build its first evaluation plan, my role is to create structure that allows their impact to grow.
What sets me apart is that I don’t just advise, I build alongside my clients. I help leaders step back from the day-to-day and see their organizations strategically: What’s working? What’s not? What’s sustainable? My background in health and social services gives me a unique lens, I understand both the community side and the operational side of impact work.
I’m most proud of the programs I’ve helped bring to life, initiatives that have expanded access to care, improved mental health support, and strengthened communities through education and equity. Many of these organizations collectively reach thousands of residents each year, and seeing those systems function long after my part is complete is incredibly rewarding.
Ultimately, I want readers to know that my work is about empowerment. I help organizations not just dream big, but build strong, because real change requires both heart and structure.
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
Absolutely. I’m a lifelong learner, and I believe growth happens when you stay curious and grounded. The tools I use often reflect the season I’m in, both personally and professionally.
Books tend to depend on the projects I’m working on. Most recently, I read The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein to better understand the historical context behind a major project I’m involved in. I love diving into material that connects directly to the work I do and deepens my understanding of the communities I serve.
As for apps, the Bible App is part of my daily routine, it keeps me spiritually centered. Duolingo and various sorting and matching games have become a fun thing my family and I do together, which makes unwinding at the end of the day a little more meaningful.
When it comes to podcasts, I’m usually tuned into sermons or Sunday service recaps. I’ve always believed “word in equals word out,” and staying grounded in what really matters helps me show up as my best self in every space I enter.
And quite honestly, lately I’ve been super aggravated but also totally hooked on Beyond the Gates. It’s my little guilty pleasure that reminds me it’s okay to unplug and just enjoy the moment.
For me, it all comes back to alignment, keeping faith, family, learning, laughter, and service at the center of everything I do. Giving back keeps me grounded in gratitude and reminds me why I started this work in the first place.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.augerecg.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-auguste
Image Credits
Main Photo- Michelle Tulande
Photo 2- Michelle Tulande
Photo 3- Michelle Tulande
Photo 4- El Roi Photography
