"Avi worked with my community through the most difficult period of our thirty years together... Since working with her, trust has increased significantly, and people are returning to community life with renewed enthusiasm."
—Rowena Conahan, Co-Founder, Sunward Cohousing
“In six months, Avi helped us craft a vision and a viable path and prepared us for a leap of faith into actively living in community. She always brought optimism and encouragement when we faced roadblocks, clarification and possibilities to every step, and always sage advice. We recommend her to anyone ready to turn their intentional community dream into a reality.”
—Sam & Brian, Co-Founders, Makarioi Catholic Worker Farm
“Avi is a masterful facilitator with a high level of skill in group process. She maintains a consistently positive and flexible style, a commitment to organization and staying on task, and offers creative ideas for personal introspection and team-building. Avi embodies clarity, depth, and poise, and she assures a broad level of participation using a communication style and strong presence that allows everyone to relax into the flow of the experience.”
-Michael Kramer, Trust Steward, Natural Investments
“We hired Avi at a critical crossroads in our community life and formation. We were stuck in seemingly intractable conflict, and confused and clueless how to navigate our way forward in a values-aligned and effective way…After a bit over a year of working together, we were sad to realize that we no longer required her assistance. She had successfully worked herself out of a job—which I think is the highest praise we can give."
—Phoenix Robbins, Creatrix, Aptos Beloved Community
“What I appreciated about working with Avi was her ability to hold multiple perspectives while ensuring that all dialogues led back to our values. She worked across many departments to understand the root cause of friction points, & kept our aim in sight...She is a highly skilled consultant rooted in ritual, experience, and learning who can tease out the pinch points and shine a light with love and compassion when needed.”
-Prabha Pacey, Executive Director, Mount Madonna Center
“Avi demonstrates a beautiful combination of both gratitude and leadership. Her approach is encouraging, nurturing, and in no way condescending. She thoughtfully holds safe spaces to draw out and explore each person's ideas, then fluently brings them together. I highly recommend Avi to any group or organization seeking inclusivity and unique forward planning.”
-Strategic Planning Retreat Participant