Sandhya Atkinson

Facilitator and Impact Consultant

Sandhya Atkinson (she/her) is the Founder and Lead Facilitator of Sagebrush Ltd., based in Bayfield, Colorado. With a background as a nonprofit Executive Director, Sandhya established Sagebrush to serve mission-driven organizations in the Four Corners region. She specializes in inclusive facilitation practices, assisting individuals and groups in navigating complex challenges. Her expertise encompasses facilitation, strategic planning, community coalitions, nonprofit and board consulting, facilitation and social styles training, and stakeholder engagement.

Sandhya is a master of Technology of Participation (ToP) facilitation methods and has training in strategic planning, consensus workshops, shifting power, and conflict resolution. She is an active member of the ToP Network and the International Association of Facilitators. Additionally, she is a graduate of the Community Resource Center's Nonprofit Leadership & Management program and serves as a nonprofit consultant for the Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center.

Holding a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from The Colorado College, Sandhya cherishes living in the transitional spaces between the desert and mountains, where land and sky converge.