Keepers of the Flame
of CCP going strong. Some of them are more visible throughout the consulting cycles,
serving as senior consultants and participating in the Saturday sessions, while others stay
behind the scenes maintaining the website, purchasing supplies, coordinating vetting
meetings and keeping the operations flowing smoothly. Regardless of the role, each
person here is committed to the CCP mission and value it brings our community.
We all volunteer our time and talents to keep the CCP flame burning strong.
DARA AYRES
Dara Ayres holds a masters degree in public administration from the University of Washington, and has worked in the nonprofit community here in Seattle for the last twelve years within the sectors of human rights, community development, environmental protection, and work force development. Dara has played a hand in helping many organizations grow and change, and considers herself a "geek" for process consulting and organizational capacity building.
GEOFF BELLMAN
Geoff has consulted to organizations for around thirty years, plus writing books about work, life and consulting. He is a Seattle native who spent many years following work around the country before returning to the northwest. Geoff is intrigued by what brings life to organizations.
STEVE CATO
Steve has a long and diverse career in organization change and people development. He designed and founded a graduate program in organization development. He has his own consulting practice, now in its 40th year. Appreciative Inquiry has been a central focus of that practice for the past 15 years. Steve has been continuously involved in area graduate programs as a guest presenter, thesis advisor and mentor--- an all-around supporter of student learning and growth. Currently he is the distinguished visiting fellow at Antioch University and is on the board of the Organization Systems Renewal master’s degree program at Seattle University. He finds opportunities for service in multiple areas. Currently is one of the founding "Keepers of the Flame" and also volunteers with Leadership Tomorrow as a member of the curriculum design committee.
JENNI CLARK
Jenni is an associate at PeopleFirm, a Seattle-based consultancy focused on helping clients gain a competitive advantage through their people. She has a strong passion for engaging people across organizations to build value and sustainable change. Jenni holds a Master of Science in Organization Development (MSOD) as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Education. When not at her day job, Jenni enjoys volunteering her time consulting with nonprofit, education and faith-based organizations and spending time with her growing family.
TRAVIS GREEN
Travis is an organization development consultant inspiring organizations and communities for the 21st Century. For over a decade he has provided leadership and focus in the area of organizational change and transformation across business, government, academic, and non-profit sectors. Currently, Travis is an active collaborator, contributor, and consultant to organizations and communities integrating sustainable principles and practices. Additionally, He sits on the governing board of the Community Consulting Partnership (CCP), which promotes volunteer service and learning through organizational development services to non-profit organizations. Travis holds a MA in Organizational Psychology from Antioch University and certification in Organizational Dynamics and Integrated Skills for Sustainable Change.
KATHLEEN RYAN
Kathleen has been described as "an organizational consultant with an instinct for translating complex human behavior into practical concepts." Known for her work in turning fear-based organizations into ones characterized by trust, collaboration, and high-performance, she has an extensive list of clients in government, health care, and the private sector. At the core, the principles of free speech and participation drive her efforts to make the world a better place.
PAT VIVIAN
In her organization development practice of 26 years Pat has consulted with more than 200 not-for profit organizations locally and nationally. She has worked with health, human service, and environmental organizations, advocacy groups, and multi-organization coalitions and efforts. Pat is committed to supporting and strengthening the nonprofit sector, especially organizations working for social justice and social change. Using a systems approach, she helps nonprofits with change, governance, strategic planning, team building, leadership development, and conflict management. Pat has a deep interest in the impact of an organization’s work on its culture, with a particular emphasis on the effects of trauma on organizations. She loves her work and feels blessed to be able to do it.