About Us
We’ve worked with leading open science projects, research centers, foundations, and public service agencies. We understand the challenges of these organizations because we’ve been there—inside the labs, the leadership meetings, and the open communities.
Organizational Mycology was founded on the idea that the healthiest organizations work in the same way that living, networked systems do. Just as mycelial networks connect and sustain forests, strong networks within organizations build resilience, adaptability, and growth.
We chose the name Organizational Mycology to reflect this belief—that unseen systems of trust, communication, and collaboration are what allow organizations to thrive.
Our work is to empower, convene, and connect. We create the conditions for your team to surface insights, test ideas, and strengthen the systems that matter most.
What Sets Us Apart
- Deep Open Science Experience: We’ve worked with some of the most visible projects in open-source and open science. We know the realities of sustaining communities, aligning diverse contributors, and navigating complexity.
- Social Science Perspective: We bring a research-based understanding of people, culture, and systems. We look beyond quick fixes to uncover root dynamics and long-term solutions.
- Bridging Technical + Human Systems: We translate between technical experts, organizational leaders, and stakeholders. Our work helps align vision, infrastructure, and people so organizations can flourish.
Feel free to take a look at what we've done.
Who We Are
- Dan Sholler, PhD
- Beth Duckles, PhD
- Jonah Duckles, M.S.