KEM Consulting Clients
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) - Manitoba
"Kirsten is a pleasure to work with and a total pro. She provided valuable support on a complex grant proposal.
She asked great questions to ensure she had a strong handle on the material we needed her to produce
and delivered quality content on a tight deadline.
We will definitely be calling Kirsten again and look forward to the chance to work with her on larger projects."
Ron Thiessen, Executive Director
Proposal writing
Green Action Centre
"Kirsten supported our First Nations Waste Minimization Project activities and we would highly recommend her based on that experience. Throughout her contract, whether it was assisting with a conference or community event, or revising our toolkit,
Kirsten was thoughtful, organized and thorough, paying close attention to details while also being sure to take the time to strategically look at the bigger picture. Her patience, flexibility and listening skills have been particularly valuable."
Beth McKechnie, FNWMP Project Coordinator
Conference planning
Document support and research
Tataskweyak Cree Nation
"I have worked with Kirsten on a few projects and my community of Tataskweyak Cree Nation recommends her without reservation and would like the opportunity to work with her again. She is an excellent asset to any organization that works with her and she is extremely organized, bringing her attention to detail in everything she did for us. She demonstrated high communication skills and was very respectful to those that don’t fully understand English. Her critical skills have made our projects successful."
Linda Kitchekeesik, Land Stewardship Manager
Proposal writing
Project management
Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities
"Kirsten brought a vital outside perspective to our organization as we worked through our strategic planning process.
She provided helpful tools at meetings with staff, Council and our MLPD members, and she asked questions that would
stir conversations, ultimately enabling our community to articulate a clear new strategic direction."
Kaye Grant, Operations Manager
Strategic planning
Centre for Christian Studies
"Kirsten’s process is very client-focused – she draws the wisdom and goals out of a group through several
engaging and interactive activities. At the end of the process we knew we had a plan that was genuinely ours.
We are in a much better place to live into our vision thanks to her session and report."
David Lappano, CCS Program Staff
Faclitation
Strategic planning
Pembina Valley Conservation District
"Kirsten recently worked with all 18 Manitoba Conservation Districts and close partners on a
complex strategic planning scenario involving collaboration and opportunity.
She ensured our goals were achieved over the two-day session.
Her experience and skill was both evident and appreciated, making this a successful planning exercise."
Cliff Greenfield, PVCD Manager
Facilitation
St. Andrew's River Heights United Church
"Kirsten is genuine and professional. Her experience working in community,
and within the United Church of Canada, informs her practice.
Her unique ability to create spaces for honest feedback, enables participation and dialogue throughout the planning process so that groups can move forward with confidence and informed decision making."
Noreen Mian, St. Andrew's River Heights United Church Council Member
Facilitation
Strategic planning