When we know better, we do better - with Jo Krippenstapel

Trauma Informed Biographical Timelines

Jo talks about the evolution of timelines, beginning with her first experiences facilitating timelines for people who were leaving state run institutions. She also reflects on the evolution that teams go through during the process, as often people will realize that what they were doing to support someone might have been the best they knew at the time, but now they know better.

Jo Krippenstapel offers facilitation, consultation, and training focused on enhancing quality lives for individuals, more responsive organizations, and richer community life. She has worked as an independent consultant for over 25 years.

She facilitates conversations among people served by human services, families, and staff in order to support teams of people to learn and take action together. She helps organizations engage in planning that strengthens capacity to identify and act on the vision and mission.

Her life path has been strongly influenced by the experience of growing up as one of seven children, the oldest of whom has significant disabilities. The commitment of her parents to create a full life of participation and belonging for her brother continue to inspire her to this day.

Jo has lived and worked in five states – offering her the opportunity to learn from and work many leaders in disability services. She now lives in Bellevue, Kentucky, near Cincinnati, Ohio where she works and is involved as a citizen in several community building efforts.

Jo can be reached at [e-mail].