Director, CPL Communities

In the thirty years Terry served as a pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA) he discovered what truly makes his heart sing: creating and nurturing opportunities for people to discover and express their stories in safe, loving and generative conversations.

Executive Director at Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement

Rev. Chatman is a nationally sought-after teacher of the church in the areas of multi-cultural leadership, community engagement and congregational revitalization. Prior to launching the CLNE, he served for 20 years as pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church and as Executive Director of Redeemer Center.

Certified Convening Leader, Whole Person Leadership for Women, Qualitative Research Specialist

Specializing in complex, cutting-edge advertising and branding research paired with group convening and facilitative methods, Claudia has worked with a variety of national and international clients.

Whole Person Leadership for Women, DEIJ Specialist

Vivian Jenkins Nelsen is co-founder of INTER-RACE, a diversity think tank located at Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She is nationally recognized as a diversity practitioner, trainer, planner, and researcher.

Director, Art of Convening Programs

The “ME” at ASK ME House LLC, and its Creative Energy Officer. While Mary Elaine has been a long-time convener, she continues to deepen her skills, while sharing her wisdom as part of the CPL Team.

Director, Coaching

My emphasis is on leadership learning and development through action learning. The most reliable way to grow as a leader is through a mix of action learning, relationship-based learning, and reflection.

Executive Leadership Coach

Myron Lowe is a certified professional and leadership coach and consultant for dynamic leaders in complex environments. He designs, facilitates and leads innovative collaborative and cross-functional initiatives. He also coaches adaptive teams, implementing complex change strategies for leadership.

VisionHolder

As an executive coach for over 25 years, Craig assists leaders in integrating their inner calling with maximizing their organizational leadership potential. In 1995, Craig and Patricia co-founded Heartland Institute, now CPL.

Whole Person Leadership for Women, Public Relations & Media Advisor

LIN PR Principal Lynn Ingrid Nelson has over 20 years of experience in public relations, public affairs and communications. She has extensive experience in virtually all facets of organizational communications.

Writer, Poet, Convener, Consultant, and Thought Collaborator, Co-author, The Art of Convening book

Cindy is the co-author, with Craig and Patricia, of “The Art of Convening” and plays a leadership role in the Art of Convening Community of Practice. She is a writer, poet, convener, consultant, and thoughtful collaborator.

Mission Specialist

I have been Leading Leaders, Training Trainers and Coaching Coaches for decades.

Board Chair

Cecily is long time member of the Center for Purposeful Leadership and convener at heart! As an an artist in the field of convening and a certified Train the Trainer for the Art of Convening, she creates safe spaces for people to gather and converse.

President/Executive Director

Patricia works at the intersection of individual and organizational change, where she collaborates with individuals, teams to increase their positive impact in the world in a way that feels inclusive, inspired and alive.

Director, Consulting & Group Programs
Vice Chair, Board of Directors

Richard is an entrepreneurial management consultant who delivers strategic planning, board development and governance, innovation, business development and organizational transformation services to nonprofits, civic organizations, and emerging social ventures.