Part of CPL’s “secret sauce” is our community – capacity builders who have experience in communities and organizations that are interested in creating a world that works for all. The real magic is something we share and teach so that others can do it as well: create the conditions for each of us to bring our full and authentic selves through collaboration, transparency around power and decision-making, a focus on multiple dimensions of success, fueled by big dreams. All things CPL are grounded in shared purpose, equity, and relationships as an expression of love in action.
The Team
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Pamela Meade - Designs for Learning
Interim Executive Director (contractor)
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Vivian Jenkins Nelsen
Co-founder of INTER-RACE, Whole Person Leadership for Women, DEIJ Specialist
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Rev. Dr. Terry Chapman
Certified Convening Leader, Faith & Spiritual Leaders
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Claudia Eisinger, PRC, CCL
Certified Convening Leader, Whole Person Leadership for Women, Qualitative Research Specialist
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Kimberly Kristenson-Lee, MAIR, ACC, TICC
Certified Convening Leader, Civic & Community Leadership, Whole Person Leadership
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Craig Neal, Co-founder, CPL
VisionHolder; Originator, The Art of Convening Trainings; Lead Author, The Art of Convening book
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Lynn Nelson
Whole Person Leadership for Women, Public Relations & Media Advisor
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Sharon Sund
Movement Founder and Executive Director, We Go High
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Mary Elaine Kiener, PhD
Certified Holistic Stress Management Instructor, Certified Wellness Inventory Coach, Certified Focusing Professional, Certified Convening Leader
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Brian Reinbold
Mission Specialist, Leading Leaders, Training Trainers and Coaching Coaches
The Board
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Cecily Victor
Board Chair
Certified Art of Convening Trainer for the Art of Convening; Community Liaison, Berrett-Koehler Foundation
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Patricia Neal
Co-Founder, CPL
Co-author, The Art of Convening book; Co-founder, Whole Person Leadership for Women;
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Richard Schwartz
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
Chief of Staff, Center for Collaborative Democracy