About Us.
Not just consultants – partners in growth.
CONA Consulting is a Liberia-based advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations unlock growth by aligning strategy, people, and technology. Whether navigating change, scaling operations, or investing in workforce capabilities—we guide clients from insight to execution.
We support organizations that are building the future—especially in contexts where talent, technology, and infrastructure are evolving at.
Our work focuses on three priorities:
Execution-Focused Strategy
Helping leaders turn bold visions into measurable, sustained outcomes
Smart Digital Transformation
Tools and systems that enable—not overwhelm—people and performance
Workforce Development
Skilling teams to lead, adapt, and deliver in a digital-first economy
"After a decade of experience in fintech and international development, I launched CONA to bring a new kind of consulting to organizations in Liberia and across Africa—one rooted in trust, practical execution, and local insight. I believe transformation doesn’t begin with technology—it begins with people. CONA exists to help leaders and teams design their future with clarity, purpose, and capability."
Laureine Guilao, Managing Director
Our Team
CONA is led by our Managing Director and supported by a growing team of specialists, custom-selected to meet each engagement’s unique needs.
Managing Director
Laureine is an entrepreneurial leader with over 15 years of experience across multiple industries in countries such as the USA, Nigeria, and Liberia. She is dedicated to elevating organizations and enhancing profitability through strategic planning and performance improvement. Additionally, Laureine is active on the Executive Council of the Liberia Chamber of Commerce and the Board of the Universal Access Fund.
Laureine holds a Bachelor of Science in General Science from Spelman College, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Columbia University, and a Master of Science in Urban Development Planning from University College London. She began her career at Ernst & Young and has held executive roles at TipMe Liberia, MTN, 355 Group, and Kifalme Investments. Furthermore, she has served on the Boards of the Cable Consortium of Liberia, 355 Group, and the HELP Foundation.
Since founding CONA, Laureine has led engagements spanning organizational strategy, financial advisory, market research, and investment readiness support for clients across the private sector, public institutions, and development programs.
Strategic Communications Associate
Loris Shannon is a strategic communications and knowledge management specialist with over a decade of experience supporting governments, international organizations, and donor-funded programs across Africa and the United States.
Her work focuses on helping institutions communicate complex initiatives clearly, strengthen visibility, and position themselves as credible partners in development, governance, and public-sector reform. She brings particular expertise in translating technical work into accessible narratives that resonate with stakeholders, funders, and the public.
Loris has led communications, learning, and visibility initiatives for organizations including USAID, the World Bank, UN agencies, international NGOs, and private advisory firms.
