who is yes ampersand LLC

kate fagerholm is the founder of yes ampersand LLC.
she (her) identifies as korean american & grew up in the midwest. she finds balance by throwing footballs, writing and singing karaoke in portland, oregon.

with experience in the public & nonprofit sectors, she draws upon personal & professional connections to create teams that do the best work for you.

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the approach

it’s crucial that my clients get personalized services to match the moment. in fact it’s part of what makes this whole thing work. that might mean an initial consultation to determine your goals or a one-time session to discuss an idea.

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a few of our collaborators

  • As an Executive Director leading an organization-wide five-year strategic planning process, I can’t overstate what a wonderful experience it was working with Kate...We feel fortunate to have had such a strong partner throughout this process.”

    —ALS Northwest

  • "[Kate] knew exactly when to push, when to flex the agenda and how to summarize key points in a productive way for us to walk away with something tangible. Her facilitation enabled healthy reflection on the gaps in our status quo.

    —The Healy Foundation

  • "Kate's facilitation skills are second to none. Her dedication, adaptability, and genuine care for creating meaningful experiences made our retreat not only a success but a truly memorable and impactful journey. We cannot recommend her highly enough."

    —Disability Rights Oregon