Mary Kay Delvo is an experienced communicator, public speaker and systems strategist whose experience spans community affairs, public engagement, and working within and across complex systems. A catalyst to her core, Mary Kay loves to ask questions that encourage people to think about things from perspectives unlike their own. Mary Kay’s professional multiple-sector experience spans over two decades. Trained in social work, public relations, leadership and professional coaching, she has built her professional and emotional muscle working within and alongside complex systems including: County and state government, higher education, K-12 Education, agriculture and food systems, human services, non-profits, communities of faith, and bridging between urban and rural settings.
She received her B.S. in Social Work and B. A. in Public Relations from the University of North Dakota, her Master of Liberal Studies with a concentration in self-awareness in leadership from the University of Minnesota and her coaching certification from Learning Journeys International School of Coaching.
Mary Kay owns INspiring SIGHT where she works with communities and organizations to "Put a new lens on decision-making." and recently joined Connect the Grey as their Director of Ideation and Catalysts in May of 2017. mkdelvo@connectthegrey.com
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MNcountry:
United Stateswhat are your gifts and talents?:
Facilitator, ACC Certified Coach, Strategic planning, Upstream thinking and Asking the question everyone is thinking but won't askwhy do you want to join abcd in action?:
I believe in the work and it is supportive to me and my clients
@mary-kay-delvo
• 3 years ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on ABCD - Discoverables not Deliverable: how to ignite locally-led action:
Posted a new Comment on ABCD - Discoverables not Deliverable: how to ignite locally-led action:
"I am very interested in this event. I have some experience in ABCD efforts and have clients who now want to introduce this as a way of engaging neighborhoods..."
@mary-kay-delvo
• 7 years ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Altering Mindsets: A Foundation For Creating Social Impact:
Posted a new Comment on Altering Mindsets: A Foundation For Creating Social Impact:
"Thank you for your comment. I agree, mindset work can be tedious because they tend to be deeply ingrained. While I do not have a single process that makes..."