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SSW Consulting

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SSW Consulting Principal Strategist + Owner

Sara Singer Wilson

Sara spent 15 years working directly in local government serving communities in Missouri, Kansas, California and Oregon where she honed her skills in community building. In 2015, she began serving local governments as a consultant where she has led community visioning and strategic planning projects for both large and small communities. She is an expert facilitator who can guide groups through conversations while also bringing the conversations to life through the technique of graphic facilitation. Sara uses the power of visualization through her use of graphics and illustrations to bring meetings and concepts to life. She has been trained as a graphic facilitator, and uses her facilitation skills, creativity, and graphic work to summarize meetings and enhance outreach efforts.

Sara has a future-oriented, dynamic, and collaborative leadership style that can bring people together. Through her extensive work in local government and with various community groups and stakeholders, Sara understands the importance of genuine and authentic engagement and establishing strong connections between constituents and leadership. These relationships can manifest powerful community change when paired with vision and goals developed through the process of strategic planning or community visioning. Sara maintains active involvement in professional associations including the International City/County Management Association, the Oregon City/County Management Association, and other professional groups. She has served on various professional association committees and participated in conferences as a facilitator, planner, and speaker.

Community Engagement Strategist

Sasha Konell

Sasha joins our SSW team with just over five years of local government communications expertise, and insightful knowledge of public relations, community engagement, and events. With extensive communication skills, attention to detail, and her passion for collaboration, community, and connection, she brings an enlightening energy for engagement to the table.

Sasha’s love for people and storytelling contributes to her ability to effectively communicate and disseminate abstract concepts and curate intentional ways to connect. She is a student of people—constantly yearning to learn more about community culture, relationship and trust building, and best communication practices to ensure equity and inclusion. Her strong interpersonal skills support her ability to work with organizations and communities to resolve conflict and work towards resolution and meaningful outcomes.

Facilitation Associate

Ashley Sonoff

AOver the last 15 years, Ashley has developed and implemented policy and programs in various organizations across the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Highly skilled in strategic planning, data analytics, and community engagement, she enjoys partnering with clients to implement innovative approaches to enhance public programs and services. Ashley is a skilled graphic facilitator and uses the power of visualizations to focus discussions, synthesize ideas, and engage groups to enhance team performance and strategic management.

Ashley is a people person through and through and enjoys building effective working relationships to have fun while accomplishing great things together. She is passionate about public service with an eye for continuous improvement. One of her favorite parts of government work is engaging with communities to build trust, enhance accountability, and support good governance.

Ashley is an active member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the Oregon City/County Management Association (OCCMA).