Alumni Stories

Alum Kristi James shares how her lifelong love of bringing people together evolved into a career in catalytic facilitation, now shaping global impact at the World Health Organization. From early days leading school events to marketing innovation at DHL and immersive brand experiences, Kristi discovered the power of storytelling and intentional design to spark engagement. Her journey deepened through Voltage Control’s Facilitation Certification, where she mastered Liberating Structures like 1-2-4-All and applied them to transform WHO workshops. Today, Kristi uses facilitation to move teams from passive meetings to active collaboration, proving that a well-placed “why” can turn any gathering into meaningful change.

From leading student adventures to facilitating global workshops, Chris Federer’s journey shows how facilitation is often discovered through exploration, not a straight path. In this alumni story, Chris shares how design thinking, community, and practice shaped his evolution into a professional facilitator. Discover insights on leadership, collaboration, and the winding road to a career in facilitation.

In "Holding Space, Finding Self," Voltage Control alum Tahira Bharmal shares her journey through facilitation, culture, and connection. From her early corporate days in the UAE to discovering the transformative power of holding space, Tahira reflects on mentorship, cross-cultural lessons, and how facilitation has shaped her life and work. A story of growth, purpose, and the magic of creating space for meaningful conversations.

Discover how Marco Monterzino went from luxury product designer to rural facilitator, using design thinking and facilitation to drive organizational resilience and change. From ST Dupont to Innovate UK and now Voltage Control, Marco’s journey explores purpose, collaboration, and the power of facilitation to unlock innovation across sectors.

Discover how facilitator Erin Warner reclaimed her voice and transformed her leadership trainings by embracing participatory methods and authentic space-making. From Italy to Austin, explore how facilitation helped her build deeper connections, lead with purpose, and spark transformation in every room.

Grace Losada shares her journey from leading high school retreats in Hawaii to scaling emotionally resonant experiences at Change Enthusiasm Global. Through Voltage Control’s Facilitation Certification, she discovered a framework for the work she’d been doing all along—rooted in connection, trust, and transformation. Her story is a powerful reflection on how facilitation can evolve from instinct to craft, and from small group impact to change at scale.

Varsha Prasad went from network engineer to global facilitator by discovering the power of design thinking and human-centered collaboration. In this inspiring journey, she shares how the Voltage Control Facilitation Certification helped her find clarity, confidence, and a supportive community. Her story is a testament to how facilitation can spark transformation—both professionally and personally.

Sophie Bujold's journey from exploring early internet connections to discovering her passion for facilitation is a powerful story of personal and professional growth. In her blog post, she shares how she transitioned from tech to facilitation, realizing that the work she had been doing all along—creating meaningful connections—was rooted in facilitation. Sophie reflects on her experiences with the Facilitation Certification program, how it transformed her practice, and how she now helps organizations foster ecosystems of trust. Read more about her journey.

Robin Cory shares how Voltage Control helped her enhance her facilitation skills, particularly in the nonprofit sector. Through a transformative certification program, Robin gained confidence and leadership tools to navigate complex group dynamics and drive meaningful collaboration. Her journey, from grassroots community organizing to strategic facilitation for nonprofit leaders, showcases the power of facilitation in creating lasting social impact. Learn how Voltage Control shaped her approach to purposeful, impactful meetings and leadership.

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.