ABOUT UNA

Una McAlinden is a catalyst for consensus-based, action-oriented visioning and planning, with a primary focus on supporting leadership in the local government arena.

Effective discussions and intentional planning are so critical to the success of our communities and necessary to good governance.

Una helps local government leaders engage their communities in effective ways so that they can weave this input into a cohesive direction that informs their leadership, shapes their policies, and drives their focus on major projects and initiatives.

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The techniques, methodology, and participatory approach Una uses has a significant, beneficial impact on her municipal and public-facing clients and how they approach their work.

Una served more than ten years as executive director of statewide not-for-profit, ArtsEd Washington. Taking a systems approach, and using Technology of Participation facilitation methods, she developed programs that supported education leaders and their teams in creating a shared future - and equipped them to bring their vision to reality.

A former attorney, Una brings innate abilities to guide groups through a series of focused conversations, trusting their collective wisdom can solve the challenges they face with creative, feasible, and sustainable strategies.

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Although Una has always loved her sticky walls, she has adapted quickly to the virtual setting and still gets goosebumps at the start of every session, anticipating the journey of the assembled team.