Jennifer New, Founder

Jennifer is a published author, program developer, facilitator, and longtime yoga instructor. She works with non-profits and culture sector organizations to develop programs and communications materials that help individuals and organizations become more resilient. She is passionate about building more collaborative communities focused on sustainable futures for everyone. She is …

A natural connector.

A generalist who is great at amplifying others’ ideas.

A grounding force.

Our Values

Interconnection: Our world is linked in ways we’re only starting to comprehend. As our well-being is inextricably linked, we must take great care of one another.

Authenticity: We all deserve to show up as our true selves; every voice matters; sometimes some of us need to listen more so that others can take up their rightful space.

Stories are crucial to change: Science and data are invaluable, but artists and the imagination are necessary for authentic change.

Emergence: It is difficult not to prescribe the way things should go, but when we can get out of our own way and allow life to emerge, unexpected patterns and growth are possible.

Change is inevitable, powerful, scary, often necessary, and usually more beautiful than we expect.

ENDORSEMENTS

  • With her experience as an author and yoga teacher, I trusted Jennifer to help me think through my projects and bring mindful awareness to the process. Jennifer was the first person I thought to ask when I decided to find a writing coach. She has been wonderful in this role, and I appreciate her kindness, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm for my work. I’m so grateful to work with her! - Diane Williams, Assistant Professor, McDaniel College

  • Jennifer is one of the most skilled facilitators I’ve had the pleasure of working with in community engagement and community building. She has a masterful ability to lead diverse groups in constructive conversation and help participants leave with a renewed understanding of the issues at hand and a sense of purpose and direction.” - Nick Benson, Executive Director, University of Iowa Office of Community Engagement

  • Jennifer is an excellent group facilitator. She takes the time to learn in order to plan an effective path for the goals of the group. Our board was lacking in direction, and the strategic planning process she led has provided actionable items, and generated ideas for the future of our community. - Rachel Carr, Shelter House

  • Jennifer New sees the way forward. I’ve been in groups assembled by Jennifer and I've thought to myself, ‘There's no way we could even agree on pizza toppings, let alone next steps,’ and an hour later, I'm watching us all find our unique positions along a common thread she had noticed the minute we sat down. She speaks the language of connection and collaboration and gracefully decodes that language for those of us who are less fluent.” - Robyn Hepker, Owner & Lead, Benson Hepker Design