
SERVICES
Equal Worth Living
No human is worth more than another.
Offerings
Services
Please contact me with questions and to explore how we can work together towards equal worth living.
Areas of Impact
Discounted rates for black, brown, and indigenous-led organizations.

Early childhood, youth, & families
Homelessness & housing instability
Immigrants and refugees
Maternal health and wellness
Friend, family, & neighborhood caregivers
Nature & outdoor education
FUnding
Grantwriting
Clients – Funders – Staff: No human is worth more than another in philanthropy.

Organizational strategy
Management & tracking
Grant writing
Should I use AI?
Award selection
Community-centered practices
Project Management
Compassionate support for navigating grant awards, deadlines, and funder relationships.

Cohort management
Implementation & compliance
Reporting
Proposals
Communications & social media
“May we look up at the night sky. May we let joy in. For we will be someone’s ancestors one day. If we do this right, they will inherit not our fear but bravery born of joy.”
Valarie Kaur
Testimonials
Some kind words
from my colleagues, partners, and clients over the years
★★★★★
“Karen is fearless when it comes to making systems more accessible to their users. She is undaunted by the hard work that is required to create change and approaches every challenge with a kind and warm disposition.“

Starlie Chinen, Interventionist
Seattle Public Schools
★★★★★
“Thank you so much for offering and facilitating such an enriching and needed space for playing and learning in this community!”

Parent
Early childhood nonprofit
★★★★★
“Karen manages her time and energy extremely well, her written and oral communication is consistently thoughtful and professional, and Karen’s work reflects a high commitment to quality and timeliness. I also appreciate Karen’s critical thought and how she expresses ideas and concerns.“

Senior Director & Supervisor
National nonprofit
No human is worth more than another.
Areas of Impact
Early childhood, youth, & families; maternal health & wellness; homelessness & housing instability; immigrants & refugees; nature & outdoor education; friend, family, & neighborhood caregivers
Photography courtesy of Arthur Yamat