Nancy Dering Mock, a trusted advisor in selecting, coaching, and challenging leaders.
She brings intellect, insight, and savvy to her role as principal in her consulting practice, and as a leader in her profession and community.
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My Story
About Nancy Dering Mock
In addition to her consulting and government leadership roles, Nancy has served as Adjunct Faculty at the H. John Heinz School of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University, where she designed and led executive development programs in leadership and organizational strategy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Elizabethtown College and a Master’s degree, with highest honors, from Temple University. Her professional development includes participation in the Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at the Harvard Kennedy School (2001) and the National Security Seminar at the U.S. Army War College (2013).
Nancy continues to apply her leadership to community growth and civic engagement, having served on the boards of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, YWCA of Greater Harrisburg, Harrisburg Symphony, and Leadership Harrisburg Area. Her recent community involvement includes serving on the Executive Committee of the United Way of the Capital Region, as Chair of the Cultural Enrichment Fund, a Board Member of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, and an Advisor to Harrisburg Young Professionals.
She is married to Phil Mock, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and social activist for the “untouchables” of India. Together, their family includes five children and eight grandchildren and they enjoy travel, music and reading.
Insight informed by decades of experience as an executive, entrepreneur and consultant.
1986–1999
Founded and built one of Pennsylvania’s most respected organization development consulting firms, serving:
- Fortune 500 companies.
- Healthcare and education institutions.
- Nonprofit and government organizations (including federal, state, and international assignments in Argentina and Zimbabwe).
1999–2007
Appointed by Governors Tom Ridge and Edward G. Rendell, Nancy served as Chief Human Resources Officer, overseeing HR policies and programs for more than 80,000 state employees.
- Led major modernization and leadership initiatives across the state.
- Served as President-Elect, National Association of State Personnel Executives.
2004
Honored for her professional achievements and her impact on empowering women and strengthening community organizations.
2006
Awards & Recognition:
- Harrisburg Magazine – Movers and Shapers.
- Athena Award, Harrisburg Regional Chamber.
- Eugene Rooney Award for Leadership in Human Resources, NASPE Celebrated for innovative workforce strategies and exceptional leadership across public and private sectors.
2012
- Central Penn Business Journal – Women of Influence Acknowledged for advancing leadership development, promoting women in business, and inspiring community engagement.
2013
Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award, ASPA Central PA Chapter.
- Volunteer Leadership Award, United Way of the Capital Region Recognized for decades of service and leadership in government, consulting, and community organizations.
2014
- Educate for Service.
2018
- Elizabethtown College
2021
- St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce
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St. Johns County Chamber Foundation Board Directors.
Our Professional Services
We provide a comprehensive portfolio of professional services designed to move organizations forward, expand capabilities, address organizational challenges, and develop leaders, talent and teams. These include:
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Corporations and Businesses
- abc27 Harrisburg
- Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, LLC
- Capital Blue Cross
- Conrad Siegel Actuaries
- The Patriot News, Harrisburg, PA
- Saul Ewing, LLC
Non Profit Organizations
- Boys and Girls Club of Central Pennsylvania
- Catholic Charities (Central PA Diocese)
- Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
- Cumberland County Library System
- Dauphin County Health Improvement Initiative
- Disabilities Rights Network of PA
- Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania
- Investing in Kids (INK!) St. Johns County
- Keystone Human Services
- Leadership Sandy Springs (GA)
- Leadership St. Johns (FL)
- Leadership Montgomery (MD)
- Leadership Harrisburg (PA)
- Mental Health Association of Central PA
- PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, Harrisburg, PA
- Tri-County Community Action Commission, Harrisburg, PA
- United Way of the Capital Region
- United Way of St. Johns and Purnam County
- Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Associations
- American Culinary Foundation
- Association for Leadership Programs
- Florida School Boards Insurance Trust
- Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
- PA Association for Area Agencies on Aging
- PA Association on Probation, Parole & Corrections
- PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- PA Integrated Library System Consortium
- PA Library Association
- PA School Boards Association, Insurance Services
- PA Surplus Lines Association
Government
- PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency
- PA Department of Agriculture
- PA Department of Banking
- PA Department of Education, Commonwealth Libraries
- PA Department of Labor and Industry
- PA Department of Public Welfare
- PA Department of Transportation
- PA Historical and Museum Commission
- PA Human Relations Commission
- PA Office of Administration
- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
- PA Senate
- Senior Advisor, Government Performance Project, Pew Charitable Trusts
- Social Security Administration
- St. Johns County
- St. Johns County Area Agency on Aging
Higher Education
- Carnegie-Mellon University
- Flagler College
- Harrisburg Area Community College Trustees
- Harrisburg University
- Temple University
- United Seminary
