designed for the unique needs of every client.
Comments from clients
"Lori does an excellent job of engaging all of the stakeholders in a meaningful way."
Tamerha Maxwell, UDOT
" I have particpated in strategic planning retreats for 15 years and Lori was by far the best facilitator I have ever seen." Tennessee Dept. of Energy Citizens Advisory Board member
" Astounding response to the public outreach program"
John, advisory committee member; City of Spokane, University District Pedestrian Bridge Study
"Lori managed to
bring the group to
agreement, which I never thought would happen."
Brent, project manager, City of Colville
Northwest Dynamics, Inc. is a woman owned business with a 21 year proven track record of helping its clients achieve their goals through professional, personalized service in the fields of public involvement, facilitation, strategic planning, organization management, public involvement, and conference planning. Lori Isenberg, president of Northwest Dynamics, has an extensive background and numerous professional certifications in the fields of public involvement, facilitation, mediation, communications, and public relations. Lori was one of the first people in United States to receive the distinction of Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF) from the International Association of Facilitators (IAF).
Ms. Isenberg has provided services for private and public sector clients as varied as transportation planning in small communities throughout Washington and Idaho, to the historic gathering of 5,000 citizens and decision-makers to make plans for the rebuilding of the World Trade Center and Lower Manhattan: Listening to the City. Lori is well known for her ability to design and facilitate meeting processes that enhance the unique characteristic and needs of each client. A list of recent and current clients and work scope is listed below.
Lori received positive comments reviews from every client and has expanded her work with most of her clients. The Department of Energy is a good example of repeat and expanding work: Lori began working with the Department of Energy (DOE) in 2002 in the State of Idaho at the Idaho National Engineering facility in Idaho Falls. Lori was contracted to facilitate the Citizens Advisory Board through some very controversial topics related to nuclear waste clean-up. Under Lori’s guidance the group increased their effectiveness in working with the DOE, EPA and State of Idaho, along with environmental groups and the community at large. Lori continues to work with Idaho and has now also been contracted to provide facilitation services related to the nuclear waste cleanup in Tennessee, Nevada, and New Mexico.
Western Federal Highway Administration Idaho Department of Transportation EPA State of Idaho Utah Department of Transportation Department of Energy Washington Department of Ecology Montana Department of Transportation City of Spokane Spokane Transit Authority Spokane Regional Transportation Council Spokane Public Facilities District City of Colville
Planning and facilitation of numerous national and regional conferences. Public involvement for the Fernan Lake Road project in Idaho and the Thompson River Road EIS in Montana.
Public involvement for numerous EIS and other projects, such as US 95 Garwood to Sagle EIS; Northwest Blvd; US 95 Worley to Mica
Facilitation and public involvement of numerous community meetings related to air quality / grass burning in the states of Idaho, Washington and Oregon
Facilitated Governor’s 2 year Blue Ribbon Task Force on Rural Economic Development
Public involvement /facilitation for six Environmental Impact Studies; facilitation training; facilitation of department leadership meetings
Facilitation of citizen advisory boards at DOE nuclear waste sites around the country,including Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico.
Facilitation of various committees and boards on water and air quality
Public involvement/facilitation of numerous EIS and other transportation projects
Public involvement for University District Downtown Transportation Study with DKS; facilitation training and coaching for the Business Development Department; public involvement for the University District Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Study
Facilitation of internal strategic meetings
Facilitated numerous meetings / public involvement
Facilitation of planning meetings for the Veteran Plaza
Public involvement for the Colville airport relocation project
