TESTIMONIALS
“Gwen and I are members of a Hawaiʻi-based network of consultants and have previously worked with a mutual client. She is extremely tech-savvy, well-versed in various training methodologies, an invaluable resource in designing accessible + inclusive programs and materials, quick to offer a helping hand, and a true pleasure to work with.”
-Jennifer Barrett
Nonprofit Management Consultant and Communications Strategist
“I have had the pleasure of knowing Gwen Klapperich for the past six years. Ever since I have known her, Gwen has continually pushed herself to excel in all aspects of her work. She seeks out new challenges and growth opportunities. She is a crucial part of our community. Gwen helps others by giving them meaningful feedback into themselves and organizations to help them grow and make a more positive impact in their communities.”
-Fawn Liebengood
Marine Debris Expert, Conservationist, Entrepreneur, and Activist
“As a new nonprofit organization, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by your organization’s aspirations and the community’s growing needs. Gwen not only provided us with excellent guidance during our strategic planning session with her, but she reassured and commended us that our current work had a tremendous community impact. She took our dreams and ambitions and channeled them into an action plan with measurable steps to our organization’s goals. Gwen is not only a skilled trainer, but she is also a wonderful person. We can’t recommend her enough to our nonprofit community.”
-Board of Directors, 808 Cleanups
“We have worked with other consultants before but none like Gwen. From beginning to end, Gwen exceeded our expectations and was a true joy to work with. She was always prompt, responsive, and carried herself with the utmost professionalism. Gwen demonstrated her talents as she facilitated our strategic planning meetings and was able to help us articulate our vision and goals. Gwen’s greatest strength was her client-centered approach to her work. Gwen was respectful as she listened to and addressed our needs as clients. We believe she truly had our best interest in mind when working with us and the quality was reflected in her work.”
-Hep Free Hawaiʻi
“Gwen is an amazing educator/trainer for adults. She takes the time needed to teach adults so that the new information is really absorbed. She is very personable, but also strict and focused when it is needed. She is a problem-solver and goes above and beyond written performance standards to get a job done right. She would be an asset in employee training and education in any industry.”
-Karissa Loper
Deputy Bureau Chief at Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Bureau of Child, Family & Community Wellness
“Gwen successfully developed functionality for no-cost electronic scheduling and evaluation for clientele and personnel within the program saving thousands of dollars. Gwen maintains membership and leadership status with many nationally-recognized organizations. She has guided others competently and resourcefully and is an asset to any organization with interactive, web-based, blended learning, as well as many other training methods. Gwen is ahead of the rest learning the most current methods and application.”
-Janet Osalvo
Quality Assurance & Evaluation Coordinator at State of NV HIV/AIDS - Prevention & RW Care Programs
“Gwen is a tireless leader and has demonstrated great sensitivity to organizational needs, as well as creativity in solving problems. She is perceptive, emphatic, and committed to every task she takes on. In my four years of work with [her], I have never encountered a more capable or hard-working individual... I recommend her highly.”
-Janie Root
Owner at Jamila
“Gwen is a skilled trainer who actively works to ensure that she is qualified and ready to teach her students. She seeks to not just relay the information but understanding. She is a great team player and regularly sought opportunities for improvement through learning and training.”
-Rebecca Dirks Garcia
Business & Social Media Consultant/Education Activist
“I have had the unique pleasure of work side by side with Gwen Navarrete Klapperich at two different organizations. Her dedication to ensuring the needs of the customer are met in her training is without peer. She is a gifted instructional designer and an amazing trainer. She has compassion and insight into learning that is not always present in trainers and instructional design.”
-Marie Tasker
Operations Manager at Connections Housing
“In the couple of years that I worked with Gwen, I really came to rely on her ability to support and develop our team. She is a valued source of reason and of ideas. She was truly interested in developing her people and could effectively support and drive any strategic initiatives that were presented to her. Gwen would be a valued resource on any team.”
-Chris Purpura
VP of Customer Service at Neiman Marcus
“Highest of recommendations for Gwen Navarrete Klapperich’s First Aid/CPR training! This was by far THE BEST, most clear, and easily understandable course I took! Excellent instruction and so matter of fact and encouraging too!”
-Sarah M.