Sarah Lechner, Ma Email & Phone Number

Bend And Portland Oregon Areas

I lead our Community Prosperity Practice which merges our work in the fields of economic development, workforce development, education and community development in support of prosperous communities for all. I manage a portfolio of clients to help them get clear, get focused, and get moving on their most important strategic, organizational and operational challenges. In my role, I provide guidance and counsel to senior executives, helping their organizations achieve a new level of effectiveness. As a key partner in their success, we co-create stronger and healthier cultures, clear and compelling strategies, improved work processes and systems, high performing leaders and teams, and transformational change that sticks.

Bend And Portland, Oregon Areas

Coraggio Group is a strategy, organizational change and leadership consulting firm. Our clients choose us to help them get clear, get focused and get moving on their most important strategic, operational and organizational challenges. They count on us for our insight, knowledge and guidance in helping them to solve complicated business problems, make critical leadership decisions and identify the right path forward.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Managed the design, implementation, integration and continuous improvement of system-wide People & Culture strategies, programs and initiatives• Delivered programs to advance leader and team effectiveness, employee engagement, quality improvement and a thriving organizational culture across PeaceHealth (16k employees in the Pacific Northwest) • Engaged, consulted and partnered with executive leaders to align initiative design and delivery with business strategy, organizational culture, mission and values • Analyzed organizational assessment data to harness key improvement drivers and to standardize and spread high impact solutions• Designed and facilitated large-scale leadership development experiences for a wide range of functions and levels within the organization • Convened and led the work of collaborative, cross-functional, cross-regional and virtual teams in designing and implementing programs• Created, monitored and maintained project plans, timelines, milestones, budgets and key measures

Portland, Oregon

• Managed coaching, training, and development services for a diverse network of college and k-12 leaders around the country replicating an innovative program to reengage disconnected young people in their education • Analyzed partner performance data to assess impact and to guide data-informed continuous improvement processes• Identified needs and opportunities for system-wide shifts in organizational priorities, strategies, practices, and resource distribution; aligning all related initiatives, communications, and support services accordingly • Engaged and influenced high level stakeholders to develop formalized partnerships and to make critical changes in practice and structure that support the long term success and sustainability of programs and collaborations • Cultivated strong managers and instructional leaders; providing coaching and support services to encourage effective partnerships, and dynamic cultures; that boosted employee engagement and student success• Facilitated a robust national network of programs; fostering connections, organizing national and regional convenings, delivering online tutorials and webinars, and identifying, documenting, and sharing out best practices • Utilized project management and prioritization skills to execute multiple concurrent roles and responsibilities

Portland, Oregon Area

• Built and managed a career and leadership development program for emerging young professionals• Strategically networked and partnered to establish formal affiliations with wide-ranging local businesses, public agencies and nonprofits; launching and overseeing over 75 career-track internships • Advised executive team on engaging employees in a new strategic plan; drawing on knowledge of the organization’s existing culture and strengths, and on effective change management practices• Designed curriculum and facilitated engaging professional development services utilizing adult learning theory and a solution-focused approach to build students’ confidence, competency and capability• Consistently contributed to developing a positive organizational culture; spearheading an initiative that earned Open Meadow recognition as #8 of the 100 Best Large Nonprofits to work for in Oregon

Portland, Or & Seattle, Wa

• Provided consulting and coaching to executive directors and leadership teams focused on aligning values, vision, and practices, strategic organization design structures,, navigating change, and developing cross-departmental teams • Designed and executed action research processes; utilizing focus groups, surveys and interviews to assess organizational needs, analyze findings, emerge patterns, and to recommend actionable change • Provided ongoing executive coaching, leadership development trainings, and group process facilitation

Portland, Oregon Area

• Partnered and consulted with a high level advisory board of local college and healthcare leaders to identify and address current workforce development needs • Developed and managed an intensive training program for young professionals pursuing careers in healthcare • Led collaborative program assessments and continuous improvement processes with all stakeholders

Portland, Oregon Area

• Trained and supervised a diverse group of young adults to design and run a social entrepreneurial organic farm, develop their leadership, gain meaningful work experience and effect change in their community• Built, leveraged and sustained collaborative partnerships with nonprofit, public, and business stakeholders

Portland, Oregon Area

• Outreached to, partnered with, and supported residents of a culturally diverse low-income housing complex to carry out their own community development effort; increasing investment and connection in their community • Designed and facilitated leadership development and asset based community organizing trainings• Coordinated the curriculum, volunteers, & garden plots of the Big Apple Garden Club for 3-13 year olds

Ma, Leadership And Organization Development, The Leadership Institute Of Seattle (Lios)

Organizational Development and Leadership coursework: • Organizational Consulting • Systems Theory • Leadership and Management • Adult.

Ba, Environmental Studies- Social Ecology And Sustainable Agriculture Concentration