We fuel business leaders to crush barriers and exceed goals.

To know us is to know our core values
- Confident. We know who we are, and how to get things done.
- Heartfelt. We are empathetic, loyal and honest in every action.
- Impactful. We create change for good, for our clients and the world around us. Find out more.
- Efficient. We focus on working smarter not harder.
- Fearless. We lead with courage, we do what’s right over what is easy.
Our Chiefs of Staff aren’t just academic dynamos.
They are also experienced, world-wise leaders, and many are founders of their own businesses. Chiefly consultants don’t only rely on what they learned in school but also on what they’ve lived in the business world, and they pass that knowledge onto you.
Adele Blair
Co-Founder & Chief of Staff
Adele brings her global experience as both a Business Manager/Chief of Staff and Business Owner to Chiefly Consultants.
Adele founded The Concierge Collective, Australia’s leading Personal Assistant/Personal Concierge service, delivering support to founders, entrepreneurs, public figures, celebrities, and their families across the globe. While CEO of The Concierge Collective, Adele built three other businesses.
Prior to commencing her entrepreneurial journey, Adele was a Senior Executive Assistant and Business Manager/Chief of Staff for over 20 years in professional services in both small and global businesses, in Canberra (Australia), London (England), Sydney (Australia), and Brisbane (Australia).
Adele was Finalist in Australia’s Telstra Business Woman of the Year in 2011 and Winner of the Accelerator Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018.
Shana Patrick
Senior Chief of Staff
Shana joins our team with 12 years of experience turning C-Suite Executives into productive powerhouses.
As an administrative leader in the finance and tech industry, Shana loves everything about creating organization to provide busy individuals with a structured workflow. She has successfully helped businesses with administrative program management, project lifecycle management, business development strategy, and team development.
Known for her professionalism, positive attitude, and witty demeanor, Shana is an integral member of any team. Her tireless energy and attention to detail provides the ability to see the big picture and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Her experience helps her understand the vision of a company, and tackle the real issues at hand.
When she’s not helping executives scale their businesses, Shana is an avid cook who enjoys traveling and learning about other cultures, picking up tasty recipes along the way.
Andrea Lockett
Senior Chief of Staff
Andrea transforms organizational vision into reality through sound strategic development. She intuitively identifies the root cause of challenges and applies analytics to develop solutions. Armed with a heart for service, loyalty to mission, and integrity, she garners the trust of her colleagues and key stakeholders. She is an inspirational leader who understands the power of storytelling to inspire action while tapping into metrics to ground business decisions.
She brings 20+ years of experience in operations, Human Resources, administration, systems, change, and enterprise project management functions within the financial services, non-profit, political, technology and entertainment industries. She holds a B.B.A in Marketing and graduated magna cum laude from Berkeley College. She also earned a Grande Diploma from The French Culinary Institute. She enjoys volunteering with Team Rubicon, Habitat for Humanity, and the American Heart Association, as well as global social justice and education initiatives.
Andrea is passionate about partnering with organizations with a culture of inclusion, leadership with integrity, and a focus on continual innovation to better serve stakeholders and the global community.
Zenia Gates
Senior Executive Assistant
Zenia Gates is a seasoned Executive Administrative Professional with over 8 years of experience supporting executives and managing operations across diverse industries. Known for her precision, organizational excellence, and ability to foster collaboration, Zenia has consistently delivered results by streamlining workflows, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and optimizing administrative processes.
Her expertise spans executive calendar management, meeting coordination, vendor relations, financial oversight, and data analysis, all underpinned by a strong commitment to confidentiality and attention to detail. Throughout her career, Zenia has held key roles at organizations such as Southwest Baltimore Charter School, Navigator Schools, and Twitter. She has successfully led onboarding processes, coordinated high-priority meetings, and provided strategic insights through detailed reporting and analysis. Her proactive approach to problem-solving and risk mitigation has consistently enhanced team efficiency and organizational success.
With a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Special Education and ongoing studies in Computer Science and Data Analytics, Zenia combines a strong educational foundation with hands-on expertise. She is passionate about supporting leadership teams and contributing to their strategic goals through operational excellence and impactful administrative support
Mikki Milosevic
Senior Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff
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