Shaping Communities with Young Voices and Diverse Perspectives at the Heart

Welcome to Katie Ollmann Consulting—where community planning meets imagination, and young voices and lived experiences of accessibility guide the path forward.

We believe that every child, young person, and individual—regardless of ability—has the right to be heard in shaping the spaces where they live, learn, and play.

Through creative engagement, accessibility-informed planning, and a commitment to inclusion, we help governments, educators, and organizations build more vibrant, equitable, and inspiring communities for everyone.

Youth Engagement Workshops

Empower individuals to shape their communities with our engaging Community Engagement Workshops. Drive positive change through interactive sessions and effective stakeholder engagement strategies.

 

Workshops and Training

Build your team’s confidence and capacity to engage young people in planning. My interactive workshops are grounded in research, real-world experience, and trauma-informed facilitation. They’re designed to be inspiring, hands-on, and immediately applicable.

 

Accessibility Planning & Inclusive Design Workshops

Our Accessibility Planning & Inclusive Design Workshops help organizations move beyond compliance and into true inclusion. Co-led with a first-voice accessibility expert, these sessions provide practical tools, real-world insight, and collaborative strategies to help you identify and remove barriers in your programs, spaces, and policies.

Whether you're just starting or refining your approach, we’ll help you create more accessible, welcoming environments where everyone can participate fully.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of your consulting services?

Katie Ollmann Consulting offers a range of services including youth engagement consulting, inclusive community planning, custom workshops, and accessibility-focused support. We specialize in helping clients meaningfully involve children, youth, and people with disabilities in shaping the communities they live in.

What makes your approach to engagement different from other consultants?

Our work is grounded in lived experience, research, and practice. We don’t use generic engagement strategies—instead, we offer tailored, creative, and evidence-based approaches that center young voices and prioritize accessibility. Our accessibility planning is co-developed with a first-voice expert, ensuring that real-world barriers are addressed with care and insight.

Who do you work with?

I work with government departments, municipalities, school boards, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, and advocacy groups who want to create more inclusive and youth-centered plans, programs, and spaces. Whether you're starting a new project or rethinking your engagement strategy, I can help.

Are your services available outside of Halifax?

Yes! While we’re based in Halifax, we work across Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and beyond. We offer both virtual services and in-person workshops, with a special commitment to supporting communities in Atlantic Canada.

What types of projects do you support?

We support a wide range of projects that prioritize inclusion, creativity, and community voice. This includes municipal and regional planning initiatives, parks and open space planning, school and educational programs, nonprofit strategy, accessibility audits, engagement framework development, and more. Whether you're launching a new initiative, revising an existing plan, or seeking to build internal capacity, we bring tailored expertise in youth engagement and accessible, inclusive planning to help your project succeed

Do you offer custom workshops or training sessions?

Yes! We specialize in custom-designed workshops and training sessions tailored to meet the unique needs of your team, community, or organization. Whether you're looking to build skills in youth engagement, accessible community planning, or inclusive public participation, we’ll work with you to develop a session that’s practical, engaging, and grounded in real-world experience.

Our workshops are perfect for government staff, educators, organizations, nonprofits, and community leaders who want to create more inclusive, youth- and accessibility-informed spaces and processes.

How do I get started?

Start by booking a free 30-minute discovery call! We’ll chat about your needs, your audience, and how I can support your goals. From there, I’ll provide a proposal or package that fits your timeline and budget.

About us

Katie Ollmann Consulting is a Halifax-based practice with a heart rooted in Newfoundland and Labrador—a place that deeply shaped my values and vision for inclusive, youth- and accessibility-centered communities.

Founded by community planner and youth engagement specialist Katie Ollmann, the consultancy blends professional planning experience, academic research, and a passion for working alongside young people and individuals with lived accessibility experience to create meaningful, lasting change.

We partner with governments, educators, organizations, and nonprofits to co-create strategies, plans, and engagement processes that center the voices of children, youth, and people with disabilities—moving beyond tokenism toward truly collaborative and inclusive community building.

Our team includes a first-voice accessibility expert, ensuring that our approach is not only informed by best practices, but by real-world experience that helps uncover and address systemic barriers.

Whether through custom workshops, engagement design, or planning support, our mission is to help clients unlock the power of young voices and lived expertise to build more vibrant, connected, and equitable communities—especially across Newfoundland and Atlantic Canada.

Email

info@katieollmannconsulting.com