Our Mission

SparkSolutions Group, the consulting practice of Bonnie Carr Consulting, LLC, is dedicated to advancing Equity, Sustainability, and Resiliency. Based in Massachusetts, we collaborate with municipalities, industry partners, training providers, nonprofits, and community organizations to co-create and implement solutions that uplift people and strengthen places.

We engage in workforce innovation, clean‑energy partnerships, and community‑resilience efforts that help organizations move from concept to implementation. With deep experience, strong partnerships, and an equity‑driven lens, we tailor our work to each organization’s goals.

Through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, SparkSolutions Group is trade/service marked and certified through the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) as a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) - SDO Client ID: 20250583.

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Areas of Practice

Equity in Careers

We design and implement workforce strategies that expand access to high‑quality jobs and inclusive career pathways. Our work supports municipalities, industry partners, and training providers in building systems that remove barriers, strengthen talent pipelines, and create equitable opportunities for all individuals.

Sustainability in Infrastructure

We support partners in securing funding and building strategic connections that accelerate clean‑energy and sustainable infrastructure projects. From identifying grant opportunities to aligning with state, federal, and industry‑led workforce initiatives, we help municipalities, nonprofits, and community organizations access the resources they need to launch and scale renewable, resilient solutions.

Resilience in Communities

We collaborate with community partners to spark initiatives that boost economic opportunity and strengthen social networks. Every project is shaped by community insight, ensuring that the solutions we create together are meaningful, inclusive, and built for the long term.

  • Bonnie Carr, M.Ed.

    FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

    Proven success in building statewide strategic partnerships across education, labor, and industry, expertise in securing and managing grant portfolios of $14M+, dedicated to driving systems change, ensuring that all individuals have access to the resources and opportunities they need to work, live, and love

  • Kim McFarlane, M.Ed.

    LEAD CONSULTANT, INNOVATION & QUANTITATIVE STRATEGY

    Expertise in turning complex data into clear solutions, combines math, technology and analytics to drive innovation, uses data‑driven thinking to spark smarter ideas, delivers innovative strategies by translating insights into meaningful impact.

  • Tiffany Frasso, M.Ed.

    LEAD CONSULTANT, EQUITY & RESILIENCE

    Expert ESOL leader who advances equitable access for multilingual learners, drives effective, culturally responsive program implementation, promotes equity‑focused, resilient practices across communities.