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"Cari Patterson provided extensive and invaluable evaluation and learning services over four years to GEO Nova Scotia. Cari's work is rooted in professionalism and compassion. She skillfully engaged with everyone involved from our senior staff and board members to our supplier partners and program participants. GEO Nova Scotia's well-developed culture of learning and caring for each other is largely a result of Cari's efforts and approach. She respects and values different perspectives and ways of knowing and thinking about the world, and has a knack for getting people to feel safe, relax, and open up. Cari exemplifies reliability and competence. Speaking for myself, working with Cari has made me a better person".
- Matt Spurway, Chief Development Officer & Founder, GEO Nova Scotia
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Dr. Cari Patterson on several community development and evaluation projects, and her presence and professionalism continually inspire me. Cari is an exceptional communicator and an incredible facilitator; thoughtful, organized, and deeply attuned to the people and processes she supports. She brings both rigour and detailed planning to her work, grounding every project in care, respect, and mutual learning. Her approach fosters trust, inclusion, and genuine collaboration. Working with Cari is always a joy, as she brings love into her practice in ways that make a meaningful difference".
- Dr. John W. Colton, Professor and Head, Department of Community Development, Acadia University
"Cari has the ability to combine compassion and connection, along with her caring and understanding nature she excels at creating an environment where every individual, whether a client or a colleague, feels genuinely valued and heard. She inspires confidence within others.
She possesses an undeniable passion for people, treating every interaction not as a task, but as an opportunity to build trust and foster positive engagement. She operates with a clear, strategic perspective that has helped our organization not just manage day-to-day operations, but elevate our team environment as well as our long-term impact".
- Josie Lake, Social Impact Manager, GEO Nova Scotia
"I worked with Cari for several years at Inspiring Communities where she led our evaluation work and supported the development of a team of evaluators. Cari is incredibly committed to organizational learning and creating spaces of reflection so people can stay focused on their shared purpose and collective impact. She is reliable, flexible, empathetic and welcomes feedback. Her approach to learning involves embracing diverse perspectives and challenging engrained ways of working. I highly recommend Cari for supporting your team and organization – you won’t regret it"!
- Dr. Annika Voltan, Assistant Professor, Management, Saint Mary’s University
Scleroderma Atlantic engaged Cari to lead our strategic planning process, including interviews and focus groups with key volunteers, board members, and stakeholders. Her work was thoughtful, inclusive, and meticulously executed, with all deliverables completed on time and within budget. Cari was flexible, responsive, and collaborative, creating a respectful environment that honoured diverse perspectives and encouraged meaningful engagement. We are grateful for her support and highly recommend her strategic planning services.
- Michelle Richard for the Scleroderma Atlantic Team
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