At KonTerra, we support organizations that manage international development, humanitarian and emergency management operations. We specialize in providing support to clients that operate in high-stress environments-both inside and outside the US-where organizations and staff face difficult challenges.

Providing support in a meaningful way is only possible w/ the right people. With an understanding and appreciation for the unique challenges faced by our clients, our consultants are uniquely positioned to help.

Our team members have:
-Worked for an international development, humanitarian or emergency management organization.
-Lived/worked outside their home country in a development, humanitarian or emergency management setting.
-Substantial and proven experience in their area of practice.

The combined experience and sensitivity of our members allows us to work with clients in a way that is unique in our industry.

Our approach is based on open, honest dialogue focused on truly understanding your needs. This approach helps us develop solutions that create an advantage for our clients by enhancing strategic clarity, building staff and organizational resilience and capturing learning.

Our work ranges from helping individuals manage traumatic and chronic stress, to guiding leadership teams through organizational change, to helping organizations conduct evaluations of their programs and internal processes, and supporting organizations facing strategic questions.

We understand the diverse challenges that leaders face when managing organizations in the ever-changing sector of international development and humanitarian assistance. Our track record of working with domestic and international organizations has given us a wealth of hands-on experience. Each organizational context and operational circumstance is uniquely complex. We are passionate about helping each client develop solutions that fit with their vision and culture and deliver exceptional results.

Humanitarian

The KonTerra Group

Lynne Cripe

Walter W. Sawatzky

Menno Wiebe

Alison Giffen

Melissa Porrey Lpc

Raven Ellis

Ted Gallant

Bryan Martin

The Mental Health Services team at The KonTerra Group provides specialized psychological support tailored for professionals working in high-stress international development and humanitarian contexts. Comprising experienced psychologists and clinicians, the team offers therapy and resilience training to help individuals manage trauma and chronic stress, supports organizational leadership through change, and conducts evaluations to enhance program effectiveness. Their unique understanding of the challenges faced by their clients enables them to create customized solutions that foster emotional well-being and strengthen organizational resilience.

Mental Health Services

Evaluation and Consulting

Leadership Team

Mental Health Services

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Evaluation and Consulting

Leadership Team