Krista Guardino

Lead Instructor

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Strategic planning facilitator Krista Guardino

Nature is the source of inspiration and purpose in my career. My home is in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, where I spend at least an hour every day outside, 365 days a year. 

I help resource management agencies and ecologically-minded businesses navigate the often harsh realities of protecting this big blue rock we all inhabit. 

I have more than a decade of experience creating learning materials for higher education and teaching communication. I ensure that every client, regardless of why they’ve engaged with me, deeply understands why the processes we are using work and can take that knowledge with them. I specialize in strategic planning and supporting leadership teams. 

Stories of human development and resilience inspired me to study history at the University of California, Berkeley. I have worked with Silicon Valley tech start-ups, family-owned businesses, and National Parks around the country. Disrupters have a special place in my heart. 

I love to work with the people and organizations who refuse to accept the adage, “That’s just how things are,” and dare to believe in change. 

For the earth and all her inhabitants, 

Krista

Krista is also the owner of Koshka.co.



  • Education: University of California, Berkeley; History (Honors)
  • Background: Education development, Silicon Valley
  • Experience: Strategic planning coaching, training, and consulting since 2017
  • Passion: Sustainability 
  • Pets: Too many to list