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ABOUT UNA

Founding Principal

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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)

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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

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