Shared wisdom. Stronger communities.

Our Mission

We strengthen community-centered outcomes by cultivating the calm, clarity, and confidence leaders need to collaborate across systems.

At What’s Next Now, we believe that lasting change begins with relationships.

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"We never know how our small activities will affect others through the invisible fabric of our connectedness. In this exquisitely connected world, it's never a question of 'critical mass.' It's always about critical connections."

-Grace Lee Boggs

Our Team

Chantilly Mers, MDiv

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SENIOR FACILITATOR

Pasifika Circle-Keeper, co-creating spaces and cultures for togetherness and transformation.

Richard Rivera, MSW

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SENIOR FACILITATOR

Renew & Redesign Consulting, Organizational Coach, Facilitator, strategist, leadership developer, and drummer co-creating a world where we all heal together. 

Kelly McGowan, MPA

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SENIOR FACILITATOR

Harm reduction fan, queer farmer and emergent strategist co-creating spaces where every-body’s wisdom is activated. www.goingupstream.net

Our Collaborators

Build What’s Next, Together