Ensoterra specializes in bringing people together to solve complex community challenges. I design and facilitate coalitions, working groups, and cross-sector partnerships that move beyond discussion toward shared action, aligned priorities, and measurable outcomes. My approach centers trust, clear communication, equitable participation, and structures that support collaboration over the long term.
With deep experience across food systems, natural resources, health, rural economic development, and nonprofit networks, I create spaces where stakeholders can engage openly, navigate complex issues, and co-design solutions that reflect the community’s voices.
At our core, this work is about strengthening relationships and building shared direction.
COALITION BUILDING & FACILITATION
PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Rural Entrepreneurship
Supporting Boots on the Ground to develop a sustainable forestry workforce initiative with support from The Nature Conservancy and in collaboration with multi-sector stakeholders
Regional Food Systems
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, Founder
Developed and support the Grow Lane County initiative and Coalition
Oregon Community Food Systems Network, Co-Founder
Nutrition Security
Developed a Central Oregon rural nutrition security program
Project management support for the Healthy Food for All program
Partnered with Food for Lane County to distribute and manage their food pantry grants
Board Governance
Developed and updated board and employee handbooks and personnel policies for:
Lane County Farmers Market Central Oregon Locavore
Grant Coordination
Wrote a Business Oregon grant for OSU Cascades’s Phase II of their Innovation Hub project in collaboration with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council and Bend Chamber of Commerce.