Have better conversations.
Get work done.
Animari transforms complexity into collaboration through dialogue wherever people gather.
In a complex world, effective organizations deal with more people and more perspectives. But more discussions aren’t enough.
You need better conversations.
Animari provides the tools teams, classrooms, and boards need to recast their relationships and do good work.
Our Approach
Through field-tested dialgoue theory and tailored practice, we change habits of mind to make participants more resilient and collaborative.
Design
Better Habits
We design hands-on dialogue experiences to help participants create understanding, build relationships, and have meaningful conversations.
Deliver
Custom Training
Our expert facilitators don’t just teach–we adapt our sessions to help your participants engage in the moments that matter.
Develop
Dialogue Culture
We work with you to design a program that fits your community’s needs—training student leaders, equipping staff, and creating habits that last.
What is dialogue?
Dialogue is a structured human process that transforms conflict into understanding—creating the conditions for collaborative action.
Meet Our Team
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Cole Johnston
PARTNER - LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT
A graduate of Cornell University and rural Oregonian, Cole’s work is shaped by a personal need to bridge two worlds. He is a certified facilitator and bona fide listener. Cole’s approach to dialogue and connection reflect over a thousand hours of facilitation and teaching experience.
As the learning and engagement partner, Cole builds leading dialogue theory into every Animari service.
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Abhinav Krishnan
PARTNER - OPERATIONS
The son of Indian immigrants and a graduate of Vanderbilt University, Abhinav navigates different languages and cultures every day. He is a published writer and effective organizer. A leader at StoryCorps’ One Small Step program, Abhinav field-tested dialogue programs at scale.
As the operations partner, Abhinav weaves business development and dialogue to connect Animari’s strengths with your needs.