Category Archives: Facilitation

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Celebrating 50 Years of Transformation at the Whidbey Institute

This past weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of the Whidbey Institute, a place that holds a special spot in my heart and in the hearts of many. Nestled on Whidbey Island, Washington, the … Continue reading

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Pacific Pattern

Having consulted for over 150 organizations and networks since 2005, I know first-hand the power of leaders working together on issues related to climate, heath and equity. For the last several years, I’ve partnered with Sara Daleiden on multiple consulting … Continue reading

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32 Places to Retreat in Washington

I love the Evergreen State and am impressed by the wide variety of places connected to land and/or water for a nonprofit to retreat. Here’s a few suggestions for some places that look fantastic:

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Co-Facilitating ULI’s Health Leaders Network

Over the course of four years, I worked closely with my colleague Sara Daleiden to co-facilitate several gatherings for the Urban Land Institute Health Leaders Network. We facilitated engaging conversations in Los Angeles, Denver, Boston and Washington, D.C., as well … Continue reading

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The Funders Network

It’s been awhile since I posted a blog, and that’s partly because I’ve been working on a long-term consulting project serving The Funders Network, directing Smart Growth California. I’ve had the opportunity facilitate engaging spaces for learning, alignment and collaboration … Continue reading

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Coordinating the Los Angeles Funders’ Collaborative

Late last year, I started coordinating the Los Angeles Funders’ Collaborative, which aims to harness the changes being catalyzed by landmark transportation and environmental policies to create equitable, healthy, sustainable communities in Los Angeles County. I’m thrilled to put my learning from … Continue reading

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