About Us
Insight.
Innovation.
Impact.
At D. Roth Group, our team brings a unique blend of strategic insight, industry experience, and practical execution. We’re not just consultants—we’re collaborators, coaches, and catalysts for transformation.
Each team member offers deep expertise across key areas including strategic planning, leadership development, marketing, organizational design, change management, and government services. Together, we deliver flexible, high-impact support tailored to where your organization is—and where you want it to go.
We believe real transformation starts with people, and we’re proud to bring a team that listens deeply, leads thoughtfully, and builds with intention.
Our Approach
Our approach is rooted in partnership. Whether you're scaling a startup, transforming a legacy institution, or navigating a complex government project, we meet you where you are—and help you move forward with purpose. We bring decades of experience across industries, combining strategic consulting, organizational development, and leadership coaching to deliver results that matter. We empower growth. We drive transformation. We build excellence
Meet the Heart of D. Roth:
Our Team
At D. Roth Group, our team includes seasoned strategists, consultants, coaches, and creatives—each bringing specialized expertise across industries and sectors. Whether it's driving growth, guiding transformation, or building operational excellence, we bring insight, adaptability, and depth to every client partnership.
Our team model is built for today’s business challenges: agile, experienced, and ready to support change from the inside out.
Shannon is a marketing leader with over 20 years of experience and has a unique approach to positioning B2B companies for growth and investor attraction.
Shannon Clement brings a wealth of experience in managing complex, high-stakes projects with precision and agility. She’s known for executing across multiple timelines, from events to production workflows, while balancing client expectations and team deliverables. Shannon excels at communication, scope alignment, and timeline navigation—especially when every detail counts.
Recently, she has extended her expertise to the space industry in North America and Europe, offering clients a unique understanding of the global space economy and how to stand out from the crowd through strategic partnerships with government, academia, media, and trade organizations.
Companies looking to scale up hire Shannon as their Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to build their marketing and communications function, execute strategic plans, and consult on project-specific goals as an interim solution before they can afford a full-time marketing leader.
Shannon Clement
Chief Marketing Officer
Dahlia's 20 years of experience also include integrated communications management experience, spanning project management, operations, marketing strategy and execution, and event activation for B2B, B2C, and B2B2C environments.
She is no stranger to skillfully managing all the parts and pieces of small, medium, and large projects and the team of professionals behind them.
Previously, she held account management roles with advertising/marketing agencies such as Fusion92, Leo Burnett, Arc Worldwide, and Young & Rubicam. In addition, Dahlia also spent five years working on the client side in financial services. She’s more than familiar with legal, compliance, and operating within the confines of regulated industries.
When she’s not managing complex projects or client requests, Dahlia works as a Professional Leadership and Development Coach and Trainer.
Dahlia Hanin
Marketing Leader | Certified Coach
Miriam brings our clients over 20 years of consulting and operational leadership experience. She specializes in developing leaders, building effective teams, and driving organizational transformation.
With a unique blend of business expertise, a practical approach, and a genuine passion for people, Miriam provides strategic, people-focused solutions that have a long-lasting impact.
As an Executive Coach certified in Prosci change management methodology and Hogan Assessments, Miriam offers expert guidance to clients in leadership development and organizational change.
Her expertise is invaluable when navigating complex transitions or enhancing leadership capabilities and team effectiveness.
Miriam LaPointe
Leadership Development | Certified Coach
Domineca brings over 30 years of entrepreneurial and corporate executive experience to D. Roth Group clients, focusing on delivering results aligned with client goals and objectives.
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From owning three private entities—via acquisition, startup, and a Fortune 100 spinout—to leading a multistate $2B field office for a Fortune 200 company with strategic, executional, and P&L oversight alongside 125+ franchisee organizations, her expertise spans industries and functions.
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Leadership roles across investment advisory, restaurants, commercial real estate, franchising, operations, strategy, brand/product development, and accounting shape Domineca’s collaborative approach to driving impact across key business drivers.
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As an angel and venture fund investor and Mentor in Residence for startup cohort programs, her strong ties to innovation hubs and founders reinforce her value as a trusted thought partner.
She holds a B.A. in Accounting from Michigan State University, an MBA from the University of Michigan, is a licensed CPA, and serves as an Angel Capital Association Instructor.
Domineca Neal
Strategic Growth & Investment Advisor |Multi-Industry Executive
Jay Paonessa leverages the beauty of design, the power of message, and the craft of storytelling, he excels at building and growing brands.
With a distinguished career as an award-winning Creative Director at Leo Burnett and Arc Worldwide from 2004 to 2013, and as VP Executive Creative Director at MACLYN from 2013 to 2020, Jay has collaborated with top-tier global brands, driven B2B initiatives, supported leading QSRs, and uplifted non-profits through a comprehensive omnichannel strategy to enhance brand awareness and drive business growth.
Jay’s roster of past clients includes Dunkin’, Avanade, RH Hardware, IMIRS, Balance Autism, Iowa Finance Authority, Intel, PayPal, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, United, Citibank, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Miller-Coors, Samsung, Healthy Choice, and Philip Morris.
Jay Paonessa
Creative Visionary | Brand Strategist
Daphne Rothlisberger
Founder | CEO | Certified Coach
Daphne Rothlisberger is the Founder & CEO of
D. Roth Group, an executive coach and business strategist with over 20 years of experience across corporate, agency, non-profit, and entrepreneurial sectors. She empowers high-performing professionals and organizations through strategic planning, leadership development, and transformative coaching.
Rooted in the belief that transformation begins with discovery and is sustained by authenticity, Daphne’s approach integrates psychological insight and Abstract Realism to help clients align heart, mind, and spirit. Her work centers on guiding individuals to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose—while embracing self-care as an essential leadership practice.
Lisa Stewart - DEI & Cultural Sensitivity Training Lisa Stewart is passionate partner who specializes in bringing people together to improve health outcomes. She provides expertise in equitable practices to healthcare organizations, community-based groups, patient advocacy, and philanthropy.
Lisa's services through the D. Roth Group include strengthening community insight gathering, identifying opportunities, and developing leadership.
With a focus on biomedical research, Lisa helps clients strengthen their connections with communities, improve their engagement strategies, and develop more equitable practices. Her approach ensures that organizations can effectively collaborate with communities to drive meaningful change and improve health outcomes.
Lisa Stewart
Healthcare Strategist | Certified Coach
C-Suite Growth Strategist |Consumer Insights Expert
Pam Taylor
Pamela Elizabeth Taylor is a strategic marketing and brand development expert with a strong background in corporate partnerships and multicultural marketing.
She has successfully enabled B2B and B2C clients to achieve significant growth.
Pamela's deep understanding of diverse markets and her strategic approach to brand positioning are invaluable to D. Roth's marketing and partnership-driven projects.
CeJae Tayten - Every business, whether domestic or international, nonprofit or for profit, gains from having a strong marketing plan.
As a creative person with over 20 years in marketing, Cejae thrives on using marketing to help businesses reach their full potential. They connect the consumer to the organization by creating visual concepts and designs that communicate ideas to inspire, inform and captivate.
Every company is unique and by harnessing this distinctive advantage, Cejae helps organizations achieve sustainable growth and success.
Cejae Tayten
Visual Problem Solver and Brand Champion
Paula is a highly regarded consumer insights expert with over two decades of experience transforming data into actionable marketing strategies for Fortune 500 brands.
Her career highlights include serving as SVP of
Consumer Insights for BET Media Group (a Paramount Global Network) and Head of Foundational and Menu Insights at McDonald's.
Paula has also led consumer insights and marketing research at Unilever, General Mills, and Information Resources Inc. (IRI).
She holds an Economics degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Science in Marketing Research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Paula's expertise is leveraging consumer data to drive business growth and innovation across various industries.
Paula Tripp
Business and Consumer Insights, Facilitator, and Speaker
John brings a wealth of expertise in media production, leveraging his experience with major networks and iconic brands to create impactful content. He specializes in developing digital content strategies and crafting dynamic,
rich media solutions for training and marketing purposes.
John’s profound insights enhance our clients’ brand presence, drawing on his extensive work with renowned brands. His leadership in business development strategies effectively helps clients grow their businesses.
John’s unique blend of creative and strategic skills makes him invaluable for clients seeking to enhance their brand presence, develop engaging digital content, or implement innovative business development strategies. His ability to bridge creative vision with strategic business objectives offers our clients a comprehensive approach to media and brand development.
John Zoppi
Director of Media Production &
Digital Strategy
