Chris Corrigan
Chris Corrigan is an experienced facilitator of participatory processes and a practitioner of the Art of Hosting. He has taught facilitation and participatory leadership in North America, Europe, Oceania and South Africa both in workshop settings and at universities including The University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Adler University, Nanzan University and Beloit College Since 1999 he has worked as a consultant with his partner Caitlin Frost through Harvest Moon Consultants. Harvest Moon has worked deeply in the systemic shifts and complexity of indigenous communities, government, health and education, social innovation, faith communities and other social institutions facing unprecedented complexity and change. Chris writes and offers resources about his work at www.chriscorrigan.com
Chris Corrigan is an experienced facilitator of participatory processes and a practitioner of the Art of Hosting. He has taught facilitation and participatory leadership in North America, Europe, Oceania and South Africa both in workshop settings and at universities including The University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, Adler University, Nanzan University and Beloit College Since 1999 he has worked as a consultant with his partner Caitlin Frost through Harvest Moon Consultants. Harvest Moon has worked deeply in the systemic shifts and complexity of indigenous communities, government, health and education, social innovation, faith communities and other social institutions facing unprecedented complexity and change. Chris writes and offers resources about his work at www.chriscorrigan.com
Bob-e Simpson-Epps
Bob-e is a trauma specialist and an expert in facilitation helping individuals, communities and systems leaders to acknowledge historical trauma, its impact on making meaningful change and guides entities in operationalizing practices recognizing race and justice throughout and across systems. Bob-e uses methods that lift up and support authentic and truthful conversations to build relationships and take action that can be sustained over time.
Bob-e is a trauma specialist and an expert in facilitation helping individuals, communities and systems leaders to acknowledge historical trauma, its impact on making meaningful change and guides entities in operationalizing practices recognizing race and justice throughout and across systems. Bob-e uses methods that lift up and support authentic and truthful conversations to build relationships and take action that can be sustained over time.
Sook Jin Ong
Sook Jin leads the Future Services Institute. In this role, she brings her interest and practice in blending human-centered design and participatory leadership principles to be of service to those in human services. Prior to this, she managed the partnership between the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the Minnesota Department of Human Services on improving service delivery in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). Previously, she spent several years in the corporate sector as a consultant.
Sook Jin leads the Future Services Institute. In this role, she brings her interest and practice in blending human-centered design and participatory leadership principles to be of service to those in human services. Prior to this, she managed the partnership between the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the Minnesota Department of Human Services on improving service delivery in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). Previously, she spent several years in the corporate sector as a consultant.
Katie Boone
Katie is an Innovation Manager at Future Services Institute. Her roots come from her experiences in co-designing innovative breakthrough systems that enhance the access, equity and vitality of families, organizations and communities. She weaves together the practices within the Art of Hosting and Harvesting Conversations that Matter, Narrative Coaching and Regenerative Development. She's a life-long learner who brings a social-entrepreneurial mindset to her work and has a passion for discovering collective impact through collaborative, multi-sector strategies. If you have general questions about what this offering is all about or need help deciding on whether or not to join us for this, please don't hesitate to reach out to Katie here.
Katie is an Innovation Manager at Future Services Institute. Her roots come from her experiences in co-designing innovative breakthrough systems that enhance the access, equity and vitality of families, organizations and communities. She weaves together the practices within the Art of Hosting and Harvesting Conversations that Matter, Narrative Coaching and Regenerative Development. She's a life-long learner who brings a social-entrepreneurial mindset to her work and has a passion for discovering collective impact through collaborative, multi-sector strategies. If you have general questions about what this offering is all about or need help deciding on whether or not to join us for this, please don't hesitate to reach out to Katie here.
Jeanne McGovern-Acuna
Jeanne has worked in county and state government with public assistance programs for the past 30 years. She came to the work with the hope of effecting change in a system that is complex and often difficult to navigate for those who need it most. Jeanne was introduced to the Art of Hosting about 4 years ago, and has since incorporated what she is learning about hosting herself and others to approach the work in new ways, and inviting others into new ways about thinking about the work we do in state government.
Jeanne has worked in county and state government with public assistance programs for the past 30 years. She came to the work with the hope of effecting change in a system that is complex and often difficult to navigate for those who need it most. Jeanne was introduced to the Art of Hosting about 4 years ago, and has since incorporated what she is learning about hosting herself and others to approach the work in new ways, and inviting others into new ways about thinking about the work we do in state government.
Kristine Piasecki
Kristine, an enrolled member of the Couchiching First Nation of Ontario, Canada, holds a BS in Accounting, with a background in administration, human resources, and project management. She is a self-taught artist who is driven by her activism and involvement with social justice and women’s rights within her community. Kristine has a passion for leading with integrity, working from spirit and joy and is currently building up her graphic recording skills.
Kristine, an enrolled member of the Couchiching First Nation of Ontario, Canada, holds a BS in Accounting, with a background in administration, human resources, and project management. She is a self-taught artist who is driven by her activism and involvement with social justice and women’s rights within her community. Kristine has a passion for leading with integrity, working from spirit and joy and is currently building up her graphic recording skills.
Donte Curtis
Donte Curtis is the CEO of Catch Your Dream Consulting where he keynotes, consults, and trains individuals, teams, and organizations, nationwide, on leadership development, racial equity, and supports them to excel in their dreams and create positive change. Donte currently serves on the Board of Directors at Youthprise, where he is a co-chair of the program investment committee. With over 11 years of facilitation and speaking experience, Donte is adept to fostering the collective wisdom on the room and engaging audiences in multiple ways. Probably one fo the most energetic people you will ever meet, Done lives a life that is dedicated to leadership, social justice and liberation.
Donte Curtis is the CEO of Catch Your Dream Consulting where he keynotes, consults, and trains individuals, teams, and organizations, nationwide, on leadership development, racial equity, and supports them to excel in their dreams and create positive change. Donte currently serves on the Board of Directors at Youthprise, where he is a co-chair of the program investment committee. With over 11 years of facilitation and speaking experience, Donte is adept to fostering the collective wisdom on the room and engaging audiences in multiple ways. Probably one fo the most energetic people you will ever meet, Done lives a life that is dedicated to leadership, social justice and liberation.
Ashley Bennett
Ashley is a Human-Centered Design Associate at Future Services Institute. Driven by her desire to design programs, services, and products with a human-centered approach, she supports innovation and design based research projects at FSI. Ashley attended the University of Minnesota for course work in African & African American Studies, and Urban Studies, and later studied User Experience Design at Prime Digital Academy. She brings nearly a decade of community development experience. She is passionate about creative problem solving and the intersection of planning, technology, design, and community development.
Ashley is a Human-Centered Design Associate at Future Services Institute. Driven by her desire to design programs, services, and products with a human-centered approach, she supports innovation and design based research projects at FSI. Ashley attended the University of Minnesota for course work in African & African American Studies, and Urban Studies, and later studied User Experience Design at Prime Digital Academy. She brings nearly a decade of community development experience. She is passionate about creative problem solving and the intersection of planning, technology, design, and community development.
Trupti Sarode
Trupti is a Learning and Evaluation Manager at Future Services Institute and is a current PhD student at the College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota. As a Master of Development Practice graduate from the Humphrey School of Public affairs, she focused on early childhood development, global health, and human development. Her experiences with large foundations such as the MasterCard Foundation (for its projects in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania) and the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (Egypt) provides her an international perspective to her work.
Trupti is a Learning and Evaluation Manager at Future Services Institute and is a current PhD student at the College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota. As a Master of Development Practice graduate from the Humphrey School of Public affairs, she focused on early childhood development, global health, and human development. Her experiences with large foundations such as the MasterCard Foundation (for its projects in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania) and the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (Egypt) provides her an international perspective to her work.
Kamaria Woyee
Kamaria is a Program and Project Specialist at Future Services Institute and works in a variety of projects and our communications efforts. Kamaria operated in several positions within the financial industry over the last 10 years. During that time, she became involved with Social Assistance in Individual and Family Services for children with Autism, which fostered her awareness and interest in social policy.She's helping to hold the logistics and registration processes for our Art of Hosting gathering. If you have questions regarding registration, overnight accommodations, or just need a friendly voice and someone to laugh with, she's here to help! You can reach her by clicking here.
Kamaria is a Program and Project Specialist at Future Services Institute and works in a variety of projects and our communications efforts. Kamaria operated in several positions within the financial industry over the last 10 years. During that time, she became involved with Social Assistance in Individual and Family Services for children with Autism, which fostered her awareness and interest in social policy.She's helping to hold the logistics and registration processes for our Art of Hosting gathering. If you have questions regarding registration, overnight accommodations, or just need a friendly voice and someone to laugh with, she's here to help! You can reach her by clicking here.