Tauhid Chappell

Parliamentarian

Executive Board Member

Cannabis Patient & Entrepreneur

Media & Communications Strategist

From CLEs to graduate classes I’ve taught lawyers, politicians, students and patients on the importance of equitable cannabis policy, business and education within the multi-billion dollar market. I also consult with local, state and global nonprofit Executive Boards as a hired Parliamentarian who ensures ethical and democratic business transactions are taking place according to company Bylaws and rules.

I provide an array of services that can help you adapt and perform at pivotal moments in your career: from organizing and executing media-branded strategies, to becoming an effective and efficient Executive Board Member tasked with taking a business to the next level. Services I offer include:

  • Executive Board Training

  • Nonprofit Board Management

  • Bylaws review and edits

  • Robert’s Rules of Order Training

  • Media Coaching & Training

  • Op-ed Writing

  • Audience Engagement Strategies

FAQ:

What is a Parliamentarian?

A parliamentarian is your best friend on a Board of Directors. We’re experts in interpreting and applying Robert’s Rules of Order for business meetings and other deliberative assemblies. These rules enable groups to efficiently, ethically, and fairly discuss and document what business actions are taken to move a company forward.

When should I hire a Parliamentarian?

Have you ever had terribly long or boring meetings? Meetings where people go off tangents, or disagreements sideline and derail any action? Or where there’s little to no engagement between Board members and no one really knows what they should be doing as as group? In many cases, a Parliamentarian can help stabilize meetings. We can help create more efficient sessions where actions are made, and also help increase Board member participation to get things accomplished in a timely, ethical and democratic manner. On top of that, we can help explain the importance of Bylaws and navigating this critical document to ensure everyone in the company is following its own rules and regulations.

Who hires Parliamentarians?

All types of decision-making bodies use parliamentary procedure on a daily basis, and they hire Parliamentarians to help navigate complex business decisions. Organizations that hire Parliamentarians include: the U.S House of Representatives and Senate, local school boards, city councils, nonprofit boards, sororities and fraternities, church groups, political organizations, unions and any society that uses Robert’s Rules of Order.

My Consulting Timeline

  • Discovery

    I offer a free 30-minute consultation which will allow me to determine the consulting and service packages I can provide.

  • Strategize

    Once we determine services offered, we’ll map out a collaborative strategy together to ensure all services provided are adequate. Communication will be constant and consistent.

  • Partner

    Once a contract is agreed upon, we’ll work closely together to execute our vision and collaboration. A follow up evaluation and survey will be provided.