Let’s co-create transformative gatherings!

Hi there! I’m Tes (she/her/ella) and I guide purpose-driven organizations to create and facilitate transformative workplace gatherings that are participatory, fun, and impactful.

How we can collaborate

Gathering* co-creation and facilitation

Transformative workshops

Facilitation coaching

*gatherings include retreats, convenings, trainings, on or off sites, communities of practice, etc, where people come together to build community and learn from and with each other

Successful Engagement Examples

With Gap Inc, led planning and execution of an annual 3-day conference for 80+ nonprofit + business leaders (twice in person and once virtually)
With Colorado Young Leaders, co-created and facilitated engaging agenda for board of director retreat to ensure active engagement and tangible, actionable follow-up
With World Denver, facilitated cross-cultural exchange program for students in Colorado and Morocco

Testimonials

"Encouraging, sparkling, + strategic"

“When COVID-19 hit and my organization initiated a work from home policy, I quickly realized we would need to up our webinar game. Tes’ sparkling and encouraging personality coupled with a deep understanding of how to communicate with a variety of audiences prepared us for the road ahead. Anyone lucky enough to partner with Tes will benefit from her open mind, strong listening skills and ability to quickly size up a situation and offer a strategic response.”

-BETH SEARS, CHIEF OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, NATIONAL IMMIGRATION FORUM

"Leads with intention + energy"

“Tes is an excellent facilitator who will help you organize your goals, establish purposeful structure and then lead with intention and energy. She ensured our board retreat was highly collaborative which resulted in our participants leaving ready and eager to get after next steps right away.”

— SHAWN OUELLET, BOARD PRESIDENT, COLORADO YOUNG LEADERS

"Masterful facilitator"

“Tes designs a convening’s purpose with deep thought and intention to unlock insights from participants. She then leverages her superpower – facilitation – to execute the event. Her masterful facilitation style brings in all participant voices, encourages diverse perspectives and reflects back themes.

Beyond the conversation, she thinks through the details of the participant experience for both in-person and virtual events. She knows how to ensure participants remain engaged and energized, blending deep thinking work with restorative (and fun!) breaks. The multiple sessions she’s concepted and facilitated for our team are still referenced as standout – some more than five years later.”