Reframing Engagement: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Inspire Inclusive, Strengths-Based Community
Planning
Traditional community engagement processes often focus on identifying and fixing problems.
This session introduces a transformative, strengths-based approach using Appreciative
Inquiry to shift the conversation toward the best of “what is” and “what can be.”
HOST: Sandra Lee Pinel, PhD, AICP
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
Jolene Rieck
Jolene is a licensed landscape architect and facilitator who applies Appreciative Inquiry to
transform community engagement, inspiring collaboration, creativity, and strengths-based
planning for lasting impact.
Dr. Ann Clancy
Dr. Clancy is an organizational development consultant and co-creator of Appreciative Coaching,
specializing in strengths-based leadership and community change, helping groups ignite positive
collaboration and generative transformation worldwide.
Gordon Lemmel
Gordon is a landscape architect and skilled public facilitator who integrates design expertise with
organizational dynamics to guide inclusive community engagement, fostering shared
understanding and collaborative planning outcomes.