ABOUT UNA
Founding Principal
BIO
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.

Certifications + Memberships
Certified Technology of Participation Facilitator
Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise
Member: Technology of Participation Network
Member: International Association of Facilitators (IAF)
Member: WA City/County Management Association
Member: International City/County Management Association
Member: International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)





CAREER
Founder & Principal
Creative Strategy Solutions
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Leadership Cadre, consultant
Washington State School Directors Association
Arts Education Specialist, consultant
4Culture
Executive Director
ArtsEd Washington
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Senior Attorney
Admitted to the Law Societies of Scotland, Northern Ireland,
and England and Wales
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Laws, Honors
Certificate of Professional Legal Studies
Queen's University, Belfast
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Virtual Platforms
Miro
Mural
Google Suite
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Office 365
WebEx
GoToMeeting
Adobe Connect
Jamboard
Skype for Business
Airtable
Mentimeter