"I have had the privilege of working with Karen for over ten years. Her dedication to service, attention to detail, ability to adapt, ever-present professionalism and compassion for others have been an invaluable asset to our organization. Further, she has established systems and operating procedures that have helped us to scale our business and better serve our clients. The skill that she brings to her role has resulted in satisfied clients, and her lead management and proposal writing support has had a significant and positive impact on the bottom line. Without exception, she is an essential member of the KI Team!"
-Kevin Kahakula'akea John Fong, Founder and Principal, Kahakulei Institute
"What a rare gem! Never did I imagine that I would find an OBM who aligns with my personal and professional values, who has a similar background in the arts and sciences, and who shares a spiritual center grounded in decolonization! Working with Karen on strategic planning and project management was an enlightening experience. Her meticulous approach and attention to detail showcased her expertise, especially in managing larger organizations. I gained insights into efficient organizational structures and comprehensive planning. Karen’s commitment to excellence cannot be understated. Karen, your dedication is evident and your strengths shine, especially in environments with greater complexity and scale. Thanks so much for all you do."
-Rashida Black, LCSW, Khemura Wellness
"I have worked with Karen over the past three years on a number of projects including strategic planning, operationalizing plans, setting up HR policies, software rollouts, organization design, knowledge management, and more. There are not many people who understand systems, people, and what it requires to move from ideas to action. Karen is a people-centered operational genius. I will continue to turn to her whenever there is a question of “How do we get this done while honoring the gifts of individuals and the needs of an organization?” She is an indispensable thought and action partner who is a delight to work with."
-Todd Hoskins, Founder, Canopy Gap
"I was lucky to find Karen who was an experienced OBM with a background in the DEI space. That was an additional perk to finding someone who could provide the systems and processes that our organization needed after a major growth spurt. Karen was an asset in helping us create the frameworks that were missing and provided ongoing operational support to me and to other team members as well. She is very detail oriented and thoughtful in her approach which I appreciated. I highly recommend her!"
-Carolina Caro, CEO, Conscious Leadership Partners
"I cannot say enough good things about Karen. I brought her on to act as the day-to-day person for one of my clients. Karen not only made my life easier by taking things off my plate, she made a major difference in the client's life as well. Her can-do attitude is amazing. Karen quickly learned things that were unfamiliar to her and improved on the processes she already knew. Had I been in a position to do so, I would have hired Karen full time; that is how much she meant to the team."
- Kristi Pavlik, Chief Visionary Officer, Adonai Business Solutions, LLC
"I highly recommend Karen's services. She helped me set up some systems virtually that allow my business to operate more efficiently. Bright woman with a caring heart."
- Trina Swerdlow, BFA, CCHT, Walnut Creek, CA
"In the last 6 months, I hired Karen specifically to do two things for me: (1) Edit my holistic wellness book and (2) Help me get speaking gigs. Karen's organizational skills along with her attention to detail was just what I needed to complete my book and get speaking gigs. Sometimes you have to be strategic in getting speaking gigs with writing and producing articles, and with Karen's skill set, I not only landed an abundance of speaking gigs in less than 3 months, but I have sent off articles for international publications to set up feature speaking and teaching opportunities. I'm so glad I hired her because I can focus on my very own genius and not worry about all the other details in running my business that I'm missing."
- Tomasa Macapinlac, The Self-Care Queen
"Thank you so much for helping me. Karen, you are an absolute professional in your work. I love the detail in which you work in the office and through follow-up...I felt supported."
- GW, Martinez, CA