Big challenge?
Messy system?
Stuck team?
I hone in on the root problem and make the path forward simple and manageable.
Hi. I'm Jenn.
I’m a public health professional, and I'm on a quest to help do-gooders do better! I'm a systems thinker and a leader in local government and education circles who likes to help people better understand the big picture and figure out what to do next.
If you've ever had a question like this, I can help!
What do our clients and customers really think, and what do they want?
What’s working, and what needs to change?
What should we prioritize?
I help you uncover the answers to your questions, with one-on-one conversations and group facilitation using appreciative inquiry and inclusive, participatory practices. I've worked with many Shasta County groups and organizations, including community-based organizations, local government programs, nonprofit organizations, and multi-partner community initiative groups.
Let me help you move from uncertainty to insight (LEARN), from insight to action (IMPROVE), and from action to results (IMPACT).
Some of the ways I help.
Project/Program
Planning & Evaluation
I begin with the end in mind, helping to create logic models, set goals, create scopes of work or action plans, and help evaluate the efforts and outcomes of the program or project.
Strategic Planning
Whether creating a strategic plan from scratch or updating an existing plan, I help a wide variety of community-based organizations and small businesses set the course to achieve their goals.
Needs and Assets Assessments
Inclusive and participatory practices have become the gold standard in identifying the needs and assets of community members. I use methods like ToPs and Liberating Structures to help surface what people really think.
Inclusive Process Improvement
I learn and harness the power of your current processes and systems and work directly with the people most affected to recommend improvements tailored to your organization.
Team Building and Strengthening
I identify team strengths and help leaders harness them to achieve goals. I plan and facilitate retreats and meetings tailored to your needs, bringing a toolbox of activities and exercises to build or revitalize camaraderie, reflect on progress, or identify actions to take.
Where I help
What people are saying
"Jenn was able to help us hone in on the key issue that had been so elusive to us. Then she helped us figure out the next logical steps and where we should start. I'm so excited to see where this goes."
Karen R.
"I finally understand logic models! Thank you so much. I'll never look at a turkey sandwich the same way."
Michelle L.
"Jenn helped me transfer my vague ideas and scattered thoughts into concrete steps that were logical and easy to start."
Frances C.