About Kara

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“I help people be better, more connected humans.”

Kara Schommer, CPCC, CNTC has over fifteen years of leadership experience in education and social service environments and eight years of experience as a coach and trainer. Kara is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and a Certified Neuro-Transformational Coach and Trainer. Her passion is helping people build knowledge and skills to effectively communicate, connect, lead, and create in all areas of their lives.

Areas of expertise:

  • Leadership in Community-Based Human Services Organizations

  • Talent Development

  • Program Development, Integration, and Alignment

  • Strategic Partnerships

  • Curriculum Design

  • Grant Writing

  • Government Contract Management

  • Non-profit Budget Management

  • Conversational Spanish

Professional statement

I believe in servant-based leadership to provide excellent, inclusive services that value and develop the whole person. 

I work diligently to deliver responsive services, meeting people where they are, to ensure all community members advance toward their goals.

I am an adaptable team member who focuses on building a strong, trusting culture that allows creativity, ingenuity, and fun to flourish.

 
 

Certifications

  • Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Coaches Training Institute

  • Certified Neuro-Transformational Coach, Beabove Leadership

  • Mini-MBA in Non-Profits from Saint Thomas

Recent clients

  • TerraLuna Collaborative

  • City of Saint Paul (Mayor’s Office, Councilmember Rebecca Noeker’s Office)

  • Opportunity Partners

  • ServeMinnesota

  • YWCA of Saint Paul

  • Minnesota Literacy Council

  • Neighborhood House

Top 5 Strengthsfinder Strengths

  • Connectedness

  • Learner

  • Adaptability

  • Arranger

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