Alumni Stories

Emilia Astrom shares her transformative journey from advertising to facilitation, discovering her passion at Hyper Island. With over a decade of experience, she leveraged design thinking and facilitation to guide organizations through the digital transformation. Her career highlights include joining Mural and supporting innovation, as well as completing the Voltage Control facilitation certification program. Emilia now designs workshops for senior leaders and works to create human-centered, collaborative work environments. Discover how facilitation changed her career and empowered her to lead meaningful change.

Discover how Lori Boozer, a former government attorney turned nonprofit leader, transformed her approach to leadership through facilitation. Learn how embracing co-creation and collaboration helped her champion systemic change and foster inclusive, impactful conversations. This journey highlights the power of facilitation in addressing complex social issues like economic mobility and health equity.

Ralitsa Dimitrova’s journey in "Finding My Path" reveals how a passion for learning evolved into a career in facilitation. From her early days at Accenture to leading innovative sessions at KPMG, she shares how the Voltage Control certification transformed her approach—merging diverse methodologies, digital innovation, and collaborative leadership to drive impactful change. Discover how effective facilitation can empower teams, spark creativity, and build lasting communities.

Discover how facilitation transformed Sophia Zaia’s approach to leadership in her inspiring journey from organizing to professional development. Starting with a simple meeting in college, Sophia shares how facilitation became the cornerstone of her leadership style, enabling her to design impactful sessions, foster collaboration, and empower others. Through her experience at Voltage Control, she honed essential tools and practices, unlocking new ways to create meaningful change. Learn how facilitation can elevate leadership, collaboration, and decision-making.

"Facilitating My Way to Fulfillment" by Alexis Scranton is a transformative journey from classroom teaching to visionary facilitation. Alexis shares how self-reflection, inspiration from books, and Voltage Control's facilitation certification helped her rediscover her purpose. Through immersive learning and practical application, she embraced facilitation as a way to guide groups, foster innovation, and create meaningful change. This story is a testament to the power of following one's passion and redefining leadership through facilitation. Explore how facilitation can unlock your potential and transform your career!

Discover how family gatherings in rural Alberta shaped Bahaa Chmait's passion for facilitation and connection. From Lebanese traditions to joyful community projects and corporate work, Bahaa reflects on the power of belonging, spontaneity, and creating spaces for authentic human connection. Learn how Voltage Control's certification helped him evolve as a facilitator, sparking joy and transforming relationships. A story of vulnerability, growth, and the art of bringing people together.

Discover how facilitation transformed Caterina Rodriguez's career, leadership, and identity. From her early days navigating anti-bias education to becoming a facilitative leader, Caterina shares her journey of creating inclusive, dynamic spaces for collaboration and growth. Through Voltage Control's certification program, she developed her authentic facilitation style, expanded her skillset, and redefined her impact across teams and projects. Her story inspires anyone curious about unlocking their leadership potential through facilitation.

Discover the transformative journey of Dr. Karyn Edwards in "Finding My Own Voice in Facilitation." From technical training to leadership roles, Dr. Edwards shares how facilitation became the key to empowering teams and fostering collaboration. Through the Voltage Control Certification, she gained confidence, mastered virtual tools like Mural, and built a thriving facilitation practice. This inspiring story highlights the art of facilitation and its power to create meaningful connections and lasting change in organizations. Explore how facilitation can elevate leadership and innovation.

In her blog post, "A Decade of Discovery: How Facilitation Transformed My Approach to Wellbeing in Schools," Tammy Shubat shares her journey of growth through facilitation. Inspired by Robin Corey’s engaging style at Ophea, Tammy pursued certification with Voltage Control, gaining skills that elevated her leadership. By incorporating liberating structures and inclusive approaches, Tammy transformed meetings into spaces for meaningful dialogue and collaboration, ultimately embedding facilitation into Ophea's culture. Her story exemplifies how facilitation fosters connection, creativity, and shared purpose in educational settings.

Discover how embracing facilitation transformed Brenda Thompson's leadership journey and organizational impact. Brenda’s first experience with facilitation, while working at Behavioral Health Works, revealed the power of structured collaboration. This initial exposure inspired her to pursue Voltage Control’s certification, where hands-on learning built her confidence and skills. Now, facilitation techniques have become Brenda’s go-to for energizing meetings, breaking down silos, and fostering an inclusive culture. Facilitation isn’t just for facilitators; it’s a valuable skill set for anyone looking to drive effective collaboration and change.