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We make relationality visible and cultivate leaders who catalyze collaboration.

Everyone works through relationships—in a network, organization, institution or community. But, the quality of relationships, the value flowing through connections, and the processes that underpin collaboration are invisible for most people. 

Circle Generation amplifies your capacity to facilitate learning, sharing, and collaboration for an interconnected, thriving world.

Do you convene people to navigate complex challenges? 

We accompany networks, organizations, and funders who host spaces to collectively imagine and actively shape thriving futures. We partner with leaders to steward generative collaborations through relational processes focused on connecting, learning, and co-creating positive impact. Let’s partner.

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Work With Us

→ Convening Design & Facilitation

→ Advising Leaders & Teams

→ Investing & Catalyzing Networks

→ Learning Journeys & Training 

→ Coordination & Transition Support

→ Speaking & Workshops

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Learnings from the Field

Our Team

Behind Circle Generation is a deeply committed core team who care about how we work together as much as what we accomplish. We bring curiosity, clarity, and compassion to every engagement—and we’re honored to partner with leaders and advisors who are strengthening collaboration for an interconnected, thriving world.

  • CO-FOUNDER

    Carri is a systems strategist and masterful facilitator who partners with systems change leaders to cultivate thriving organizations and networks. Her clients include regional and global networks, coordination teams, and executives. She brings a bright spirit of generosity, detail-orientation, and a patient, caring essence that facilitates a relaxed state among individuals while navigating change.

    She is based in Portland, Oregon and enjoys working globally. Carri holds a B.A. in Political Theory and a M.A. in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management. She is certified as a True Purpose Coach for individuals and organizations.

  • CO-FOUNDER

    Nono is an experienced network coordinator, facilitator, and stakeholder engagement manager leading in the intersection of Africa’s agri-food system and systems change. Her work leverages building relationships to collaborate on curating enabling environments that foster co-learning, and resources and opportunity sharing around shared value. Nono had the unique pleasure of attending the NLS as a participant in 2020, had time to implement the learning in her work as a network coordinator, then in 2022 participated as a facilitator incorporating her work experience into the curriculum.

    She is based in South Africa with access to a global network in agriculture and the network practice ecosystem. She holds a BCom in Financial Accounting, a few certificates in business management and development, and is currently enrolled in an international master's in agribusiness.

  • MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

    Sara is a narrative strategist and relational creative with 16+ years of experience helping mission-driven organizations navigate complexity through story. Through her consultancy, Saradipity Media, she partners with nonprofits and community organizations to strengthen storytelling, deepen engagement, and design communication systems that foster connection and clarity.

    She holds a B.A. in English and Arts & Ideas in the Humanities from the University of Michigan and is passionate about how story supports collective learning, navigation of tension, and more generative futures. With roots in the Midwest and a home base on Maui with her Aussie husband and two daughters, Sara’s perspective is shaped by movement, the outdoors, and a trust in serendipity.

    She is based in South Africa with access to a global network in agriculture and the network practice ecosystem. She holds a BCom in Financial Accounting, a few certificates in business management and development, and is currently enrolled in an international master's in agribusiness.

  • ADMIN & COORDINATION

    Ethel is an intuitive event coordinator and project support lead who anchors Circle Generation’s programs and operations with precision, warmth, and reliability. She brings exceptional organizational skills, clear communication, and thoughtful logistical planning to create seamless, human-centered experiences for partners, fellows, and collaborators.

    With a degree in Business Management, Ethel blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Her work is grounded in a deep commitment to excellence, relationship-building, and cultivating supportive environments where teams and networks can thrive. Based in South Africa, she enjoys contributing to globally connected initiatives focused on systems change, collective learning, and meaningful collaboration.

    She is based in South Africa with access to a global network in agriculture and the network practice ecosystem. She holds a BCom in Financial Accounting, a few certificates in business management and development, and is currently enrolled in an international master's in agribusiness.

Clients & Collaborations

Our collaborations span sectors, geographies, and fields—united by a shared belief that relational capacity is essential to lasting change. From grassroots networks to national initiatives, we partner with those building the connective tissue that makes collective action possible.

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What Emerges When We Work Together

  • Circle Generation’s focus on expanding network leadership development capacity is critical to global well being and systems transformation. I know of no other organization that has their level of skill in collaboration and learning and also has a global majority lens. I highly recommend them!

    –June Holley, Founder of Network Weaver

  • You agreed to bravely seed an experiment that none of us were sure how it would unfold. I appreciate and treasure that over these past two months you’ve given me a new way of thinking about pretty much everything--but most importantly, about people. It all boils down to people. I’ve realized how stuck I had been in an old paradigm. You were human in your approach, allowed me to hear you, and also gave me space to realize things on my own.

    –Julie Uridill, Program Lead, Google Vitality Lab

  • Collaborating with Circle Generation has driven significant systemic change in our early-stage finance ecosystem. Their innovative and compassionate approach helped us enhance our stakeholder engagement skills and strengthen relationships within our sector which improved our ability to tackle complex challenges effectively. Circle Generation's emphasis on open communication and collaborative problem-solving built trust, leading to more productive partnerships and a more cohesive ecosystem.

    –Zee DeGirsigney , Head of  Investments, FSD Africa

  • It’s rare in this field to have lead consultants from the Global South. Nono is an eloquent speaker with deep experience in Network practice. The way she shares her passion and learnings from her journey in this work is important for network leaders. Carri is one of a very few in the field who understands how to bridge paradigms across the fields of networks, systems change, and organizations to inform effective network practice. She is very intentional about responding to people's needs in ways that fit their context and current situation. Carri offers a variety of structures and approaches for different circumstances, and has a beautiful way of using metaphors to make complex concepts intuitively accessible which opens pathways to collective action.

    –Brendon Johnson, Chief Catalyst,  Fito Network

  • The Network Leadership Series significantly enhanced my ability to coordinate a network based on principles of trust, relationships, shared purpose, and meaningful collaboration, ultimately driving greater impact. The lessons I learned not only improved my coordination skills within networks but also enhanced my overall approach to working with groups of any size.I highly recommend Circle Generation and the team of Carri, Elsa, and Nono to anyone seeking to maximize their organization's impact through stronger network leadership.

    –Baqir Bayani, Global Partnerships and Refugee Participation Lead at Asylum Access

  • Having monthly meetings with Nono has provided the mentorship that I've been looking for. She is thoughtful, and attentive, and offers guidance with compassion. When I first started in this field, I was very new and felt uncomfortable asking even the simplest questions. Nono was always there to provide corrections and offer guidance when I made decisions that could have been handled differently.

    –Michanda Myles, Network Manager, DC Social Justice Transformations Network

  • Carri gave me a much greater appreciation about the degree to which a set of interrelating contexts informs the way that we think about the development of our organization. She shared language and conceptual framework that shifted us from thinking of the company as something mechanistic to thinking of it as a living organism in a process of growth and transformation. I cannot emphasize enough how important this perspectival shift was for us. Carri brings an encyclopedic understanding of how to design networks. Her combination of character and ability are what I appreciate about collaborating with her.

    –Gabriel Kram, CEO Hearth Science and Restorative Practices Alliance

  • It was such a joyful experience spending time together and learning from you. Some orchestrated magic went on at our network convening that I don’t fully understand, but do feel like I absorbed. It was present in your way of being, in the attention to detail, the calm pivots, gentle nudging, and spirit of generosity. I am very much looking forward to picking up our collaboration over the next year.

    –Sue DeWitt, Research Associate, Collaborative for Frontier Finance