Faith Addicott, Principal Consultant
Faith Addicott is a dynamic and results-oriented consultant with a deep passion for organizational transformation, systems change, and community healing. With advanced degrees in Public Administration from The Evergreen State College and Positive Organization Development and Change from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management, Faith combines rigorous academic training with practical experience to help organizations evolve and thrive.
Her work is deeply influenced by the teachings of renowned scholars and practitioners in the fields of organizational development and change, including David Cooperrider, Richard Boyatzis, Peter Senge, Otto Scharmer, and Margaret Wheatley. Faith’s expertise in Appreciative Inquiry, systems thinking, and participatory leadership practices reflects her commitment to building organizations that are not only high-performing but also inclusive, adaptive, and resilient.
A passionate advocate for healing and transformation, Faith believes that true organizational change begins with the liberation of people—creating environments that are equitable, collaborative, and rooted in shared power. She draws inspiration from the intersection of neuroscience, leadership development, and social justice, crafting a consulting approach that is both transformative and deeply human. Faith’s work helps organizations navigate discomfort, tell hard truths, and ultimately grow into more effective, compassionate, and innovative systems.
Faith is a certified facilitator in Appreciative Inquiry, Restorative Justice, Holacracy, Design Thinking, and Resonant Leadership. She is also trained in the Art of Hosting, Intentional Change Theory, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, and Organizational Diversity practices. With a broad toolkit and a systems-oriented mindset, she brings a holistic approach to consulting that integrates both strategic insight and human-centered methods.
In addition to her consulting work, Faith is an active leader in the organizational development community.
Faith is one of those people who bring insights that keep you thinking for months or years after. She brings fresh perspective to so many things that have made me think more deeply, changed my world view and enlivened me. I count it as one of my great professional and personal joys to collaborate with her.
Rick Gage, Center for a Loving Workplace
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She has presented at national and international conferences, including the National Organization Development Network (ODN) and the Pacific Northwest ODN, on topics such as co-creative facilitation, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and using Appreciative Inquiry for justice and belonging. She has also contributed to the Appreciative Inquiry Journal and is developing coursework on using Appreciative Inquiry to foster justice and belonging in organizations.
Faith currently serves as President of the Board for the Pacific Northwest Organization Development Network (PNODN) and has held leadership roles for ODN International Conferences and was a Project Manager for Evolve 2021, a global conference on Collaborative Change.
Driven by a commitment to creating spaces where people and organizations can unlock their full potential, Faith’s work is grounded in the belief that the most innovative, successful organizations are those that empower individuals, foster connection, and lead with purpose.
Growing Collaborative Excellence
The work of Confluence Consulting Northwest is deeply collaborative - no single person holds the wisdom available in a group context. To this end we partner often with other small firms, primarily those led by women and people of color.
We hold the core belief that change cannot happen through methods that contradict the spirit of that change. If we seek to build equity in the world, or even for a single client, then that equitable practice starts with us. We are committed to uplifting and elevating the work being done by women of color in particular, and to being a part of learning from the greater context of whole systems thinking that thrives in diverse collaborative spaces.
These are some of the people and organizations we have worked with to date. Each consulting project team is recruited for their unique lens, skills and passions.
Arielle T Sullivan - Arielle is a Conscious Change Agent who is passionate about the co-creation of new systems and structures for a regenerative world. She has led work as an internal and external consultant in the private, public and non-profit sectors focusing on systems change and leadership effectiveness. Her ongoing call to action is to create deep and lasting transformation while building the needed Regenerative Leadership capabilities for the future.
Floret Khosa is a dynamic executive uniquely combining her keen business savvy with a passion for mentoring diverse talent, backed by an expertise in technical systems development. Floret leads with a people-first approach, ensuring success for clients and her team members in the tech, government, and non-profit sectors. Underpinning her approach is a strong entrepreneurial spirit which led to the founding of three distinct businesses and non-profit organizations. She has helped drive innovation and technology advancement for organizations as large as the U.S. Department of Defense, to Seattle’s start-ups and global non-profit organizations.
Janet Jackson-Haley is an equity-guided HR professional whose approach is data driven, guided by a systems perspective, supported by empathy-driven and trauma informed skills. As a mindful leader, her style of leadership is grounded in an empathy-driven and trauma informed methodology. Janice earned a Master of Arts Organizational Management. Professional designations include SHRM CP, Appreciative Inquiry – CP, MBTI - CP, Vital Smarts Crucial Conversations - CP, Workplace Mediator - CP. These professional certifications continue to be the foundation of her success.
Renee Smith has helped leaders transform their outmoded work cultures and build more productive, thriving organizations. She coaches and collaborates with leaders all around the world, speaks at conferences and to organizations, and conducts workshops and trainings to inspire and guide change. Renée has nearly two decades of experience providing organization development services to public, private, and non-profit organizations, always with a focus on people. Now as a professional speaker, coach, trainer, and host of Human Workplace Gatherings, Renée shares her insights on making work more human and loving.
Global Competency Solutions
Joanne Lee is a Deputy Assistant Director for the Equity & Employee Development Division at the State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services. She previously held the position of Learning Consultant, and Principal for the City of Tacoma. She worked as a Leadership Development Learning Design and Delivery Professional for the State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services. With over 25 years of experience in various workforce development roles, Joanne has extensive expertise in developing, supporting, maintaining, and expanding professional technical education partnerships to meet industry needs through customized training programs.
Lili Boyanova-Hugh is a Leadership and Culture Transformation Coach who works with organizations who are ready to create a culture of care and commitment. She spent 13 years leading corporate change management projects in IT and Finance. She was helping teams to adopt new technologies and make their operations smarter. It was all about change. Lili was swinging between a disengaged employee and a burnt-out manager during the first part of my professional career. Today, she helps leaders and teams to create human-centered culture and strategy that ensure every person experiences meaning, joy and contribution at work.
Annie Severson provides expertise in organization development, team coaching and development, change and transformation, meeting design and facilitation, strategic planning, project management, and change management coaching. Her core values are - Community, Connection, Creativity, and Courage. She believes in creating an environment where all voices can be heard and the unique gifts and talents of individuals can be brought to light. Key focus areas include change management, relational leadership, strategic planning, organizational design, team building, post-merger integration, and program development.
Ava McGee is a professional consultant and coach, with a focus in Equity and Inclusion. She has held positions with the State of Washington Office of Equity and served in a variety of public service roles advancing equitable human resource practices.
She believes in transforming systems, minds and behaviors to create sustainable and equitable environments by building relations and promoting growth mindsets.
Faith was a great asset to every project and often brought a unique perspective that was game-changing. Faith has incredible listening skills and truly takes to heart the needs of the communities and clients she is championing. Her desire to bring about positive change in this world through organizational development in her local community and beyond is inspiring.
Gretchen LaRusch, Cleveland Clinic
Faith has been a very proactive and productive member of the team. She understands the fundamentals of organizational theory and group dynamics, and she is expert in certain specific areas. Faith was kind enough at one point to sit down with me over coffee and share some of her knowledge. I took copious notes.
Paul Horton, Consultant
Collaborative Excellence
Transforming public sector organizations with human-centered solutions.
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