
Karen Gimnig
Professional Facilitator
“We are like islands in the sea,
separate on the surface
but connected in the deep.”
― William James
Upcoming
Courses and Events
8-month Cohort
The CommUniversity Cohort Program is an opportunity to spend several months studying and practicing relationship and facilitation skills in a community of learners. The program offers connection and exchange to experience among peers intermingled with expert instruction and guidance from an experienced teacher and communitarian.
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This program is hosted by the Foundation for Intentional Community. Detailed information and application for the program will be posted to their website soon.
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Program Elements
4 courses plus bonus lectures
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Communication & Relationship Building with Karen Gimnig
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Governance as an on-demand course with Yana Ludwig
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Facilitation with Karen Gimnig
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Understanding and Resolving Conflict with Karen Gimnig
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Bi-weekly cohort sessions for practice and application of skills
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Two individual coaching sessions with Karen Gimnig
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Program Schedule
October 1, 2025 - May 28, 2026
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Classes meet most Wednesdays for 2 hours
Cohort sessions meet biweekly on Thursdays for 90 minutes
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All sessions start at
10am Pacific
11am Mountain
12pm Central
1pm Eastern
Courses & Events
​Foundation for Intentional Community
All courses meet on Wednesdays at
10a Pacific, 11a Mountain, 12p Central, 1p Eastern
Facilitation Skills
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Begins Jan 14, 2026
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Understanding and Resolving Conflict
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April - May 2026
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Watch ic.org for details to come
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Top 10 Facilitation Methods for Community Meetings
Free Event
Jan 7, 2026 - 10a Pac
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