JONATHAN BUCKI

Over the last twenty years, Jonathan Bucki has served many diverse enterprises as a facilitator, planner, strategist and systems-thinker. His appreciative approach and devotion to the organizations he serves allows him to generate high participation in projects and uncover latent insights and energy in groups.

Jonathan has successfully led projects in grassroots organizations with small budgets as well as huge federal agencies. He enjoys the challenges of facilitating collaborations and networks, especially where many interests are engaged in advancing a shared vision or commitment to common outcomes. He has worked with many nonprofits, social enterprises, corporations, public/private partnerships, cross-sector public initiatives, and many other kinds of enterprises.

Social enterprises understand the need for highly participatory processes; often many stakeholders are involved in funding, building and implementing complex plans. Without high participation, any complex planning effort is likely to miss the mark and struggle with implementation, often waste resources and time. However, if an investment in participatory planning is made, implementation is more about coordination than convincing (or mandating)
others to conform to the plan. Often in good participatory processes, implementation begins before the planning ends. Then, adjustments to strategies can be made while planning energies are still engaged. This shortened planning cycle is a critical asset to organizations in uncertain times, which need to quickly adapt to predicaments and changes in the political, social and economic landscapes.

Jonathan is a participatory leader who works to build an organization’s capacity to meet the future with their best thinking. As a consultant, trainer and facilitator, Jonathan brings an energetic, creative and humorous spirit to his work. He has designed change processes, trainings and educational experiences for individual organizations as well as collaborative efforts and associations that wish to increase their capacity.

Jonathan holds a B.A. degree in Health, Faith, and Ethics from St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN. He also attended L’lnstitut Protestant de Theologie, Faculte de Theologie Protestante in Montpellier, France. He is a Certified Professional ToP Facilitator (CPTF).

Phone: (651) 428-1191
Email: jonathan@dendros.com

YOSHIKO CHINO

As a seasoned executive leader, Yoshiko ‘Koko’ Chino holds a deep value in compassion, equity and inclusion balanced with productivity towards mission as critical factors for organizational success.  Most recently the Executive Director of Gallaudet Interpreting Service (GIS), she spent 8 years transforming this division at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. Prior to working at GIS, she was responsible for overseeing a non-profit, statewide interpreter referral in New Mexico which provided services in hospitals, courts, law enforcement, and other private and public entities. Yoshiko has experience in the non-profit, higher education, government, and private sectors.

Born in Northern California and growing up in the Caribbean, Southern United States and the Southwest, her bi-cultural birth family, and multi-cultural “families of choice” have been a source of inspiration in her work. Emphasizing honesty and courage in communication, especially around difficult subjects, Yoshiko works with groups to help them choose curiosity over fear. She works with groups to keep open minds and hearts as they do meaningful work. Being raised in the Zen Buddhist tradition, and her continued work within equity and communication access, provide meaningful grounding for her work in leading organizational change. She brings a commitment to business results that acknowledges our human condition with compassion and honesty.

Yoshiko has been active in national and international leadership on issues concerning the Deaf community and communication access and equity. Yoshiko is a nationally certified interpreter with previous work experience within community settings, post-secondary education, the legal system, healthcare and Video Relay Service.

Yoshiko’s other professional interests include diversity in the interpreting profession, the Convention on the Rights for Persons with Disabilities and its implementation in developing nations, and the advancement of ethical standards for entities that provide interpreting services in the United States. Yoshiko holds her BS Summa Cum Laude in Signed Language Interpreting from the University of New Mexico and her Masters in Public Administration from Gallaudet University. When she is not working, she enjoys yoga, training for triathlons, and travel.

Phone: (505) 980-4040
Email: yoshiko@dendros.com

ANTHONY GALLOWAY

Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
-Rumi

We need new ways of seeing, feeling, thinking and acting that acknowledge our interconnection. Anthony helps groups discover their own wisdom and choose new pathways that transform their work and build their capacity. For his entire professional life, Anthony has worked to generate the awareness of the power of culture, the conditions for change, the skills to navigate across cultures and compassion in action. He has refused to accept conventional thinking and worked to help people expand their consciousness of possibilities. Anthony is a skilled and sensitive trainer and facilitator who helps teams build the inclusive and effective culture they want to have. Anthony helps groups move from the discomfort talking about cultural and racial dynamics to fluency and comfort. He brings humor and compassion to the important work of intercultural dialogue.

Growing up in a Black community recovering from the destruction of a US Interstate project, Anthony understands the power of community, the power of art, and the power of people working together for healing and reconciliation. While studying in South Africa during the 10th anniversary of the end of apartheid, Anthony developed a passion for critical discourse pedagogy leading him to become the co-founder of “Dare 2 Be Real” an anti-racist student leadership framework with a growing network of over 27 sites and 1200 students engaging nationwide.

Anthony has much experience helping people engage with curiosity in understanding the power of culture in advancing organizational and community change. Drawing from Critical Race Theory, mindful inquiry, and Africentric Learning Principles, Anthony believes in the power of discourse to change hearts and minds.

With expertise in experiential education, he has led hundreds of students and adults through experiences that expand their perspective on race, equity and civil rights, such as The Kamau Kambui Circle for Cultural Learning’s Underground Railroad program. As a programming director, race equity coach, and discourse facilitation trainer for the Minneapolis West Metro Education Program for 10 years, he led professional development and training around equity and diversity for over 5,000 educators.

A performing musician and storyteller, Anthony is currently the Executive Director of the ARTS-US Center for the African Diaspora. As a co-host of the award-winning “Counterstories” podcast with Minnesota Public Radio he is at the forefront of racial dialogue in America today. Anthony works in many racial hotspots in the country, from Baltimore to Standing Rock, from Atlanta to Chicago, Anthony has lead workshops and helped groups committed to change and eliminating racial disparities.

Anthony, along with Dr. Patrick Duffy, co-authored a chapter in the book, “More Courageous Conversations About Race” (Singleton, 2012) and are currently working to further develop their framework for transformative conversations about race. Anthony holds a BA degree in Ethnic Studies from Metropolitan State University, and is currently a pastoral licentiate with the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, on track to complete his Masters of Divinity Degree and complete ordination in 2022.

“If you can show me how I can cling to that which is real to me, while teaching me a way into the larger society, then and only then will I drop my defenses and hostility, and I will sing your praises and help you to make the desert bear fruit.” -Ralph Ellison

Phone: (651) 226-4204‬
Email: anthony@dendros.com

ELIZABETH MOE

Elizabeth Moe is a visionary and impactful leader with passion for improving quality of life through strategic design, development, implementation and evaluation of research and programs. Her broad philanthropic knowledge is derived from experience in both funder and grantee roles. Liz brings creative solutions to business problems, taking a systems approach to complex challenges. She is recognized for achieving measurable results through collaboration and focus on stakeholder experiences. As Director of Strategy and Evaluation at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Liz lead a team to deliver results in data analytics, research and evaluation and business strategy. Her career includes experience with state and federal government, hospitals and clinic systems. While studying as a Fulbright Scholar, Liz earned her Master of Philosophy in Health Promotion from the University of Bergen in Norway. She is a proud alumna of Wellesley College.

Phone: ‭(952) 334-1566‬
Email: liz@dendros.com

SUZANN EISENBERG MURRAY

Emeritus Founding Partner

Suzann Eisenberg Murray has 18 years of experience in nonprofit organizations as a senior program director, executive director, trainer, and board member. Prior to entering the non-profit field, she spent 17 years in the private sector serving as a corporate trainer, public relations executive, senior level manager and business consultant.

Her diverse experience includes service with AFS Intercultural Program as their Central US Regional Director followed by nine years as Executive Director of Family Support Network, a statewide, community-based, child abuse prevention and family support organization. Suzann serves clients with sensitivity, deep listening and an individual approach – providing transitional leadership in difficult situations is a specialty. She approaches the work from a strength-based perspective – ensuring that organizations and their leaders are empowered to build and sustain their own capacity.

As a consultant, Suzann works locally, statewide and nationally serving organizations with diverse missions and programs. Suzann is committed to assisting organizations achieve their missions through assessment, planning, coaching and pro-active support.

Phone: (612) 210-6898
Email: suzann@dendros.com

ANIKA WARD

For over 20 years, Anika has worked to improve outcomes for youth and families through partnerships that leverage the power of community voice, vision and leadership. Most recently the senior director of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Prevention, she has spent her career working to advance initiatives in education, cultural art & science, workforce development, community health and wellbeing.

Her work has impacted community groups, nonprofits, museums, state and local government, and healthcare organizations across the region. Prior to the Center for Prevention, Anika worked at the State of Minnesota to attract, support and retain leaders of color in executive positions. As the director of the Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center at the Science Museum of Minnesota, she worked to build career pathways to increase engagement for women and people of color.

A daughter of the historic Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, MN, Anika’s work and approach reflect her value of community leadership and representation. Anika enthusiastically works to engage often untapped community assets and perspectives. She works to engage elders, youth, and cultural leaders in systems redesign. Recognizing the wealth of power and resource that already belongs to the community, she aims to be a conduit, supporting communities and institutions to bring their powers together for good. Anika is the originator of the Sankofa Leadership Network.

A strategic thinker, Anika works to appreciate and understand the systems she works with. She brings both a systems-based and relationship-based approach to her work. She leads initiatives that work to transform systems to eliminate disparities and advance equity.

Anika spends her free time making and enjoying music, arts and sports activities with her husband, four children, puppy, and a large extended family. She holds a M.A. degree in Human Services, and a B.A. in Human Resource Management from Concordia University – Saint Paul. In 2016, she was named one of “40 under 40” by the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal.

Email: anika@dendros.com

Consulting Services
– Leadership coaching and development
– Organizational consulting (systems/structural equity)
– Community engagement & facilitation

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ROBERT “BOB” DANIELS

With 35-plus years in public relations, communication facilitation, and human services, Bob Daniels is reputedly one of very few people in the U.S. and in Europe who specializes in cross-cultural training in public relations and public information between hearing and deaf/hard of hearing/deafblind publics. For more than 15 years he provided services as president and owner of the production and public relations company, Hands On Communications Inc.

Daniels provided communication facilitation training for the California School for the Deaf, Riverside; public relations expertise to NeuStar, Inc; and long-term public relations consultation and training for relay providers in Washington State, California, and Arizona. He provided marketing strategy and training for MCI/Verizon as they launched their new Internet-based relay services. Daniels also provided company personnel with communication and public relations. He has also provided public relations and marketing services to Purple Communications, a relay provider.

At Gallaudet University, Daniels worked within the public relations and development offices before teaching within the English department. Over subsequent years he has facilitated customer service and sensitivity training to various departments including admissions, enrollment, student accounts, campus life, Department of Public Safety, and DEI. He acted as director of university communications at the beginning of Roberta Cordano’s tenure as president of the university.

Daniels is known for his hands-on, hands-down training style that focus a great deal on increased productivity in the workplace. Using his background in public speaking and theatre, he has his participants work on communication efficiency, presentation skills, and guides participants through the discourse process.

Email: bob@dendros.com

ALBERT LINDERMAN

Albert Linderman, Ph.D., CEO of Sagis Corporation; cultural anthropologist guiding organization and community change, and servant leader of high-profile collaborations, including city-wide multi-sectoral collaborations of regular citizens, government, business, nonprofit, and faith communities to solve complex community issues. He currently leads the management team of Passaic County, New Jersey’s Department of Human Services, while guiding a county-wide needs assessment, with an eye to the establishment of a system’s-guided Collective Impact to improve quality of life in the County. He has previously guided collective impact initiatives in communities large and small in South Dakota and Minnesota. He also has guided leadership transitions for several major Minnesota health care organizations as well as the Alliance of Community Health Plans in Washington, D.C. Albert is an experienced practitioner of a number of disciplines and evidence-based methodologies including MIT’s System Dynamics, Collective Impact, Sense-Making Methodology, and Presencing. He has served over 100 companies, academic, and religious institutions, large and small as a consultant, both domestically and internationally. Albert also has a breadth of experience in providing mentoring and guidance to more than 200 emerging leaders; including dozens of social entrepreneurs as well as emerging leaders from all sectors of community life. He is author of numerous articles from publications as diverse as Purchasing Today, Human Resource Development International, the Journal of Nursing, the Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies, and an upcoming article for System Dynamics Review, and is author of a book on human experience, Why the World Around You Isn’t as it Appears (Lindisfarne Books, 2012). Albert grew up in Birmingham, Alabama during the civil rights movement and is a first-generation immigrant, both of which has shaped the trajectory of his career. He currently lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Albert also worked with the DHH communities nationally for more than 25 years as a community organizer, interpreter, and executive director of two nonprofits. His 1997 anthropology PhD dissertation, The Deaf Story: Themes of Culture and Coping examined the lived experience of many DHH informants.

Email: alinderman@sagiscorp.com

KEVIN DYELS

Kevin Dyels has worked within the Deaf community for more than 25 years. He is a professional signed language interpreter and a member of the Board of Directors of several organizations, including the Potomoc Chapter Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. He is a founding executive with First Chair Interpreted Productions, a performing arts interpreting group. Kevin has mentored new interpreters and college students for more than twenty years. Additionally, Kevin served as a director in two Washington, DC based interpreting agencies, where his primary focus was supporting teams of interpreters to perform their best out in the field.

Originally from northern California, Kevin presents workshops in theater, affect, team building, and self-confidence locally, nationally and in Hong Kong. He has traveled to India, Romania, and South Africa with Quest Visual Theatre, a performance group that presents workshops and performances to deaf and hearing audiences around the world.  Kevin holds a degree in theater and served as Production Manager for Deaf Way II, overseeing over 50 performances featuring the world’s best talented deaf performing arts groups.

When not interpreting, Kevin coordinates interpreters for various conferences and festivals, and works as a professional sound designer and disc jockey.  In his spare time he enjoys international travel.

Phone: (202) 270-4214
Email: kdyels@gmail.com