Sandhya Atkinson Email & Phone Number

Bayfield, CO, US

Durango, CO

Sandhya Atkinson is the Founder / Lead Facilitator of Sagebrush Ltd., facilitating inclusive organizational transformation through shared vision, systems change and the participatory development of interconnected and resilient teams and communities. Sandhya provides dynamic facilitation from her home base in Bayfield, CO on the unceded traditional lands of.

Worldwide

Our mission is to grow the community of practice for all those who facilitate, establish internationally accepted professional standards, build credibility and promote the value of facilitation around the world. IAF members share a commitment to the professional use of facilitation. Our practice of facilitation is guided by our statement of values, code of.

Durango, CO

Partnering to build a path out of poverty.Since 2006, we have partnered with poor rural villages in Myanmar to improve the lives of more than 10,000 people. Our holistic, six-year partnerships build thriving communities through sustainable programs in health, education, leadership, women’s empowerment, livelihood, and infrastructure.

Durango, CO

FOUR CORNER'S SLOW MONEY'S GOAL IS TO BUILD A ROBUST LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY BY GIVING COMMUNITY FARMERS, GROWERS AND LOCAL FOOD ENTERPRISES A LEG UP IN THE FOUR CORNERS REGION. There are currently 27 Slow Money groups globally, and have invested $73 million in 752 food enterprises.www.fourcornersslowmoney.orgMaking 0% interest loans to community growers and.

Durango, CO

Growing a healthier community, one garden at a time. http://www.thegardenprojectswcolorado.orgSince 1998 The Garden Project of SW CO has grown 22 school and community gardens in La Plata County, Colorado. As Executive Director, Sandhya:- Led the organization to receive 2017 Non-Profit of the Year award by the Durango Chamber of Commerce- Has grown the.

Durango, CO

Steering Committee Member of local food system advocacy organization.

Durango, CO

Owner / Founder of local leatherworking business.

• Provides program intake, outreach, communication and customer service for over 200 low income weatherization clients across the 5 county region of Southwest Colorado
• Gives presentations to community members on home energy savings and low cost weatherization methods
• Developed a client prioritization scheme to better serve vulnerable clients which was recognized by the Colorado Energy Office as a best practice amongst state Weatherization Assistance agencies
• Performs all weatherization scheduling with subcontractors and nonprofit partners
• Provided customer service and communication for low income weatherization clients across the five county region of Southwest Colorado
• Participated in the DOE’s Weatherization Plus Health Regional Conference in San Diego, California in November 2011 to learn about healthy homes and improving indoor air quality for vulnerable populations

Durango, CO

Senior Volunteer Naturalist for youth environmental education programs in Durango, CO.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Temporary staff accountant for construction company while permanent accountant out on maternity leave.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Environmental education intern in the City Stormwater Division. Led youth education programs and operated GIS map of stormwater system.

Freiburg Area, Germany

Rajasthan, India

Semester-long Research Volunteer for rural development non-profit in India

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science

Nonprofit Management & Leadership

Nonprofit leadership & management program for Executive Directors in Colorado.

Technology Of Participation, Facilitation

Activities and Societies: Received certificates in the following participatory facilitation techniques: - ToP Strategic Planning - ToP.

Certificate, Sustainable Community Development

Activities and Societies: Courses included: Approaches to Community Development, Community Mobilization, Participatory Monitoring &.

Mastery Of Top, Participatory Facilitatio

Activities and Societies: Trained in participatory methods of group facilitation, both in-person and virtually.Trained in: Strategic.