I help individuals, teams, and communities resolve conflict and relationship problems through reflection and deep connection. This builds emotionally stable cultures that, when combined with simple meeting practices that allow all perspectives to be considered, optimize discussions and decision-making. When teams connect deeply, they accomplish more.

In addition to my work with organizational teams, I help local governments collaborate more effectively with their communities by humanizing tough conversations. Growing up in the suburbs of Detroit, I was deeply moved by the decline of its urban center and the subsequent racial polarization. Consequently, after moving to Cincinnati to practice law at a big firm, I began helping governments and non-profits engage their community in conversations that reconcile relationships to optimize collective planning and action. For example:

• Lakota Local Schools: Facilitated Community Conversations to engage residents in the district’s strategic decision-making.

• City of Covington Visioning Process: Designed and led a one-year partnership among the city administration, chamber of commerce, and citizen groups to plan the city’s strategic direction.

• Butler County Opioid Abuse Prevention Coalition: Facilitated a county-wide process to align agencies to identify service gaps and strengthen collaboration among prevention program.