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Kathy Germann and associates are a close network of facilitators/consultants. We each have our own independent business, and we choose to collaborate with one another in order to combine the strengths of our varied experiences and perspectives. We find this enriches our work and helps us to better meet the needs of our broad range of clients. At times we work solo and other times a client’s need may be best served working in collaboration with an associate.
Read on to learn more about who we are and what we bring to our work.
Kathy Germann has conducted trainings on a broad range of human relations issues since 1982. Kathy has taught on three college campuses and is a former YWCA director and manager of a training unit in a human services agency. In addition to operating her training and consulting business, she serves as an ad hoc instructor for the University of Wisconsin - Madison Division of Continuing Studies. Kathy brings a deep sense of passion and a healthy sense of humor to her work. One of her greatest joys is connecting people together in ways that enliven them and nourish their spirit.
Vida Groman has been working as a teacher, consultant, and therapist for the past twenty years. Currently, she operates her own counseling, coaching, and training business, LifeWorks. She is also a certified consultant of Personal Thinking Patterns-PTP™ and an ad-hoc instructor for the University of Wisconsin - Madison Division of Continuing Studies. Her training specialties include conflict transformation, diversity issues, team building, communication skills, and Personal Thinking Patterns-PTP™. Vida uses a multi-sensory approach which allows people to engage their bodies as well as their minds in the learning process. Her emphasis is on creating environments that meet the needs of the participants while creating safety and fun. Learn more about Vida at www.vidagroman.com.
Denise Jess has facilitated trainings on a wide range of human relations issues, curriculum, and program design since the mid-1980’s. She taught in a learner-centered elementary classroom for eleven years and has authored published curricula, focused on culturally accurate portrayals of history. In addition to her consulting practice, Denise serves as an ad hoc instructor at the University of Wisconsin - Madison Division of Continuing Studies and actively volunteers in various community organizations. Denise is deeply committed to supporting learners in creating inclusive environments where the voices of all members are respected and nurtured. Learn more about Denise at www.denisejessconsulting.com.
Don Coleman has been a trainer and educator for over 30 years. His specialties include culturally competent family-centered social work philosophy/practice, conflict transformation, stress management/reduction, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, and the treatment of anxiety and depression. He has worked in a variety of professional settings, most recently as one of two clinical program directors at the Mental Health Center of Dane County, Inc. Currently, Don provides private psychotherapy as a licensed clinical social worker at The Midwest Center for Human Services and serves on the faculty at the University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Social Work, teaching advocacy in multicultural settings. Don is a licensed T'ai Chi Ch'uan instructor in the The Republic of China, Taiwan, and founder and lead instructor at Empty Mind Full Belly School of Internal Boxing Arts.