When Karie Terhark reflects on her career, she sees a journey shaped by her deep desire to foster connection and build strong, empowered communities. Her early work in youth development gave her firsthand insight into how vital it is to create spaces where every voice can be heard. This experience ignited her passion for facilitation, which led her to dedicate herself to helping organizations and communities collaborate and achieve their goals.

For Karie, facilitation isn’t just a job—it’s her way of driving meaningful change. Whether she’s working with a small group or facilitating a large-scale public forum, she’s committed to creating brave, inclusive spaces where diverse perspectives are not just welcomed but are valued and feel a sense of belonging.. Her work in community engagement has been instrumental in helping people feel empowered to shape their environments positively.

Becoming a Certified Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitator, and later a ToP Mentor Trainer, has allowed Karie to not only hone her skills but also to share them with others. Her personal mission is clear: to Empowering individuals to lead through action, unlocking their potential to create lasting impact.

It’s not just what she does, but why she does it that drives her—helping others find their own voice and power through the art of facilitation.