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Kathy Sipple is a sociocracy consultant, facilitator, and community builder based in Valparaiso, Indiana, just outside Chicago in the United States. She is dedicated to helping organizations create governance structures that are both human-centered and highly effective. With training through multiple sociocracy teachers and years of hands-on experience, she guides nonprofits, grassroots initiatives, and mission-driven businesses in building inclusive decision-making, clear communication, and collaborative leadership practices.
Kathy also serves as a Resiliency Coordinator for Earth Charter Indiana where she has contributed to projects at the intersection of climate, conservation, local food, sustainability and community organizing. A best-selling author and award-winning podcast host, her work highlights personal stories as well as regional innovation in sustainability. She has designed and facilitated workshops on systems change, regenerative practices, and community resilience.
Her work is grounded in the belief that when organizations embrace sociocracy, they unlock collective intelligence and create cultures where trust, transparency, and shared leadership can thrive. Kathy’s approachable, practical facilitation style helps groups not only understand sociocratic principles but embody them in ways that fit their unique values and goals. She is passionate about creating spaces where every voice is heard and organizations can flourish while staying true to their mission.