organizational planning and design

board development

community relations

fundraising

marketing and communications 

PEGI MATSUDA, MA, CFRE

Pegi Matsuda started a community and business consulting practice in 2018. She has more than 30 years experience leading companies and organizations during times of significant industry challenge.  She’s led change in several industries including telecommunications, natural gas, a membership association, publishing and health care. 

Since opening her own practice, she works with small business and nonprofit clients to evaluate and to redesign major processes to more effectively manage their business. She creates new organizational structures and revitalizes existing structures, provides communications advice, leads and plans board retreats and corporate meetings and helps clients create and implement all aspects of board governance. She is also an experienced fundraising professional and helps clients evaluate current programs and create new fundraising programs.

Most recently, Pegi was recognized by the United Chambers of Commerce with an Inspirational Women’s awards for her business and community leadership. She has also been recognized by VICA, the Valley Economic Alliance, the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, MEND, Haven Hills and was also honored with the Armand Arabian Award from the Encino Chamber of Commerce.  She was selected as Woman of the Year from the 43rd California State Assembly District and has been on the list of the "Valley Top 200" published by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, since it’s first issue in 2012.  She served, or currently serves, as a board member of many organizations including the Fernando Award Foundation, VICA, the Valley Economic Alliance, ACG-101 Corridor, Woodbury University, Southern California Association for Healthcare Development, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, West Hills Hospital and the Community Foundation of the Valleys.

She holds a Master’s of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Human Relations and Organizational Behavior from the University of San Francisco.  She also holds the designation of Certified Fund Raising Executive (“CFRE”) from CFRE International.  

KACIE HAWORTH, AKC

Kacie Haworth is Pegi Matsuda's most trusted advisor. In her current role, she's primarily responsible for creating a calm work environment. “Kacie-Kace," as she's known in Studio City, entered the workforce in 2018 after several years as a stay-at-home pup.

Prior to her first birthday, Kacie attended basic obedience classes at Petco and received a certificate of completion. She’s also completed numerous hours of education from private tutors.  As a new entrant to the workforce, she has extensive experience sleeping through business meetings, keeping business information confidential and generally being super-cute. Kacie is not active on social media and does not respond to media inquiries.  To contact her, please visit the office during regular business hours.  Kacie is registered with the American Kennel Club.