About Karen

Your expertise.
My process.
Real results.

I help organizations and leaders define their purpose, develop their strategy, and understand their impact. To do this, I pair my deep understanding of research, evaluation, knowledge mobilization and implementation methods, with my energetic curiosity. I ask a lot of questions!

With 20+ years in qualitative research, impact measurement, program design, strategic planning, and leadership coaching, I have worked with leaders across the social purpose sector, bringing practical knowledge and strategic insights to help clients move forward with confidence.

A collaborative and non-judgemental approach, grounded in a systems perspective, is central to how I work. I'm always keen to understand how each project or initiative fits within the larger context. This allows us, together, to effectively design and implement efficient plans that yield deeply meaningful and useful results.

20+ Years in the sector
5 Core service areas
Questions asked
How I Work

What makes working with me different?

01

Clarity First

We start with diagnosis: getting clear on where you're at and what you actually need. No prepackaged solutions, no assumptions.

02

Deep Listening

I ask a lot of questions and I listen closely. What doesn't have words yet is often where the real work is.

03

You Stay in the Lead

This is true partnership. You know your community; I know process. The results are yours to own and sustain.

04

Process Matters

How we work together is as important as what we produce. Navigating complexity can feel do-able, even energizing.

05

Real Results

Clear strategies. Actionable plans. Tools you'll actually use. Building on what's working is always the starting point.

06

Show Up as Yourself

No performance required. Wherever your organization is right now, whether joy, heaviness, or uncertainty, that's a fine place to start.

Who I Work With

Built for the social purpose sector

I work across a wide range of social sector organizations, from community-based non-profits to government-adjacent bodies. Whatever brings you here, there's no wrong place to start.

Let's Have a Conversation

Non-profit organizations & charities

First Nations & Indigenous organizations

Funders & foundations

Health authorities & government bodies

Social enterprises & impact ventures

Executive directors & senior leaders

Ready to get started?

Let's start with a conversation about what you're working on.