Facilitators

Kathy Germann (she/her/hers)

Kathy brings 40 years of experience in teaching and consulting with a broad range of organizations, from small non-profits to educational institutions, healthcare systems, and the public and private sector.  

Over the course of her career she has taught more than 15,000 learners (more than the population of her home town!). She also served as an ad hoc instructor for UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies for 30 years. 

Her specialties include communication skills, conflict resolution, diversity/equity & inclusion, facilitation skills, team development, and training design.   She is known for her sense of humor and highly interactive teaching style that supports immediate application of the skills.

Kathy completed her graduate studies at The Ohio State University – and is equally comfortable rooting for Bucky Badger and the Buckeyes – it’s a win-win!

Chris Castro (he/him/his)

Chris Castro is a nationally recognized expert in inclusive excellence in teaching and learning and an expert facilitator, consultant, and leadership coach with 20 years of experience in higher education. He has worked as a faculty member, teaching and mentoring students in various fields; as an educational consultant; and as a higher education administrator. He has also served as an expert for the National Science Foundation in efforts to broaden participation and inclusion in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine.

Most recently, he concluded his tenure as associate dean in the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He is now the founding and managing partner of I.D.E.A.L. Culture, a consulting firm focused on organizational culture and climate transformation, and inclusive leadership development.

Chris is a certified emotional intelligence (EQi-360) coach and a licensed Qualified Intercultural Development Inventory (Q-IDI) administrator.