Program Design & Gender Equality Consultant & Keynote Speaker
Connect a strong idea with the funding, delivery and learning it needs.
I provide program design, gender equality and funding proposal consulting for organizations in Canada and internationally. I use community insights and intersectional analysis to inform program design, disability inclusion, implementation and reporting.
Your challenges. Practical assignments.
A program needs stronger grounding in community priorities
Projects & assignmentsNeeds assessments, stakeholder consultation and participatory program design
Intended benefitsPrograms grounded in community priorities, barriers and opportunities.
The intended change and delivery approach need clarity
Projects & assignmentsTheories of change, program strategies, results frameworks and implementation planning
Intended benefitsA coherent connection between the intended change, activities, resources and results.
Funding opportunities require a strong submission
Projects & assignmentsConcept notes, proposal writing, gender equality integration and results-based program design
Intended benefitsA stronger, funder-ready proposal that explains the approach, rationale and intended outcomes.
Partners and teams need a coordinated start
Projects & assignmentsStart-up workshops, workplans, role clarification and capacity development
Intended benefitsTeams and partners prepared to begin delivery with shared expectations and clear responsibilities.
Inclusion needs to be built into delivery
Projects & assignmentsGender-responsive activities, accessible participation and guidance for implementing partners
Intended benefitsA delivery approach that accounts for different needs and barriers to participation.
Reporting needs to support learning and decisions
Projects & assignmentsIndicators, monitoring frameworks, evaluation planning, learning reviews and consolidated reporting
Intended benefitsUseful evidence to support accountability, learning and program improvement.
International NGO
Gender Equality & Disability Inclusion Consultant
Supported a multi-country children’s program through community-based intersectional Gender-Based Analysis Plus, program design and proposal writing. Translated community insights into gender equality and disability inclusion strategies, then supported implementation and reporting to connect program commitments with delivery and accountability.
Impact: Community-based gender and disability insights informed program design, implementation strategies and reporting.
“I would nominate Karen to be amongst the top 10 people in the world that are advancing gender equality. Under her guidance, gender equality is just practical. I reinforced my skills on how to develop a gender strategy aligned with project results, develop annual action plans, embed GE into baselines, and conduct gender audits. The list is endless. It is known that Karen is an expert but she is also a great people leader, always ready to share her knowledge with others.”
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Deep expertise. Real-world perspective.
Karen brings senior advisory and global leadership experience in international development. She has developed multimillion-dollar funding proposals, integrated gender equality and disability inclusion into program design, and supported local implementation and reporting. Her work connects community perspectives with program strategy, delivery and accountability.
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Before we talk.
Can you support both funding proposals and implementation?
Yes. My experience includes developing proposals, facilitating program start-up and leading key elements of program strategy.
Can you strengthen an existing program?
Yes. Support can focus on program reviews, gender equality integration, partner capability, monitoring and learning.
Can we book you as a consultant or keynote speaker on this topic?
Yes. I support consulting assignments as well as keynotes and workshops for organizations in Canada and internationally. Use the enquiry link to discuss your project or event.
Get experienced support for a new or existing program.
On our introductory call, we’ll discuss your priorities, the support you need and whether working together is the right fit.
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