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Kathy has done a fabulous job getting to know and understand our organization, its strengths, and its weaknesses, and guiding us through – with kind, compassionate and intelligent advice – a very challenging period in our history. KJ Smith Associates will be our first port of call for additional consulting work!

Kathy guided our Board and Staff through our strategic planning process, deftly weaving together everyone’s input to give us a beautiful plan to which we can refer for the next 3-5 years. Coming out of an organizational pivot during the pandemic, Kathy was able to help our Board and Staff to see that there were many more commonalities than differences in each individual’s perspective. We now have a clear and inspiring plan to carry our organization forward, which both honors the past and directs us toward an ambitious future.

Kathy facilitated and synthesized the ideas of multiple agencies in Florence…into a coherent and workable proposal that was funded. She has helped the program grow from a mere idea to a vital and vibrant program that is highly valued in our community. Kathy is always looking at the “big picture”, making innovative and timely suggestions for program sustainability and service growth. I do not believe the MCR program would have been as successful as it is today if it were not for Kathy’s wisdom, guidance, and direction. She is an absolute pleasure to work with.

We’re a board of strong personalities and individual leadership styles. Hiring a facilitator to help manage the interactions among the group, allow everyone to be heard, and conclude with specific goals and actions was critical to us. Kathy’s style was perfect for this work. The pre-work she conducted helped assure success when we all got in the room. We plan on hiring Kathy in the future to help us continue the great work we started this year.

Kathy is a highly-skilled professional who is able to identify the needs of the group and facilitate desired outcomes.  She is a caring professional who listens to the needs of key stakeholders and works with them toward their desired outcomes.

Kathy understands how to maximize group processes to enable groups to attain their highest potential.

Amazing work… expertise and professionalism… Kathy managed to facilitate some emotional, intangible concerns and challenges into bona fide recommendations which, I believe when implemented, will have a positive impact on Willamalane’s work culture and environment going forward.

Kathy Smith proved to be an excellent partner in helping RAIN Eugene design and execute a strategic planning process. Specifically, our organization looked to Kathy to help a diverse group of board members navigate towards consensus on the key elements of RAIN Eugene’s programs and outreach activities. She did this skillfully and in a time-efficient manner. The resulting strategic plan document is now a framework we can refer to and work from to grow the organization. I highly recommend working with Kathy to get your team aligned and moving together towards a goal.

Kathy was instrumental in directing our board to achieve a strategic plan for our upcoming year.  Kathy spent an enormous time digging deep into understanding our unique profession.  Kathy helped the board assess its value, deficiencies, and taking the right steps in moving forward toward our strategic plan.  Her breakout sessions eased communication with both the old board and new board members so that there was value from everyone in the meeting.  The process went so much better than I had ever expected.  Thank you so much, Kathy.

Heartfelt thanks for an outstanding retreat. I told my colleagues I think it may be the best policy governance retreat I have ever participated in.

Kathy played an integral part in the development of our strategic plan. Her guidance and expertise allowed us to document a plan that is both a reflection of our current goals and it also allows us to continue to be innovative and purposeful as we live out the mission of our school.