• “AS A LIFELONG COMMUNITY ACTIVIST, I HAVE SAT THROUGH HUNDREDS OF CIVIC AND VOLUNTEER MEETINGS - MANY SUCCESSFUL, MANY NOT - AND ALL WOULD HAVE BENEFITED FROM MILENKO’S “GROUND RULES FOR COLLABORATION.”

    Deborah Szekely, U.S. Diplomat, Co-Founder of Rancho La Puerta and Founder of the Golden Door

  • “MILENKO DOES A SUPERB JOB LEADING AN ECCLECTIC GROUP OF LEADERS FROM MANY DIFFERENT FIELDS AND PERSPECTIVES IN ACTS OF COLLECTIVE, EMERGENT IMAGINING. HE HAS AN UNERRING ABILITY TO MAKE A COMBINED WHOLE GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS.”

    Andrew Zolli, Former Curator of the PopTech Conferences

  • "While Milenko's stated expertise is in community engagement, the heart of the work is communication. He is gifted in distilling an idea to its essential essence so that it can be communicated simply and clearly and discussed without attachment to predetermined results. This level of communication is key to transforming democratic ideals to vibrant and productive engagement. "

    Samuel Farrazaino, Equinox Development

  • "The world has evolved to understanding how valuable Milenko's services are. It seems like more people are doing it now than before ... but few, if any, do it as well."

    Woody Wheeler, Seattle Parks Foundation

  • “He always appeals to the better angels of our nature. He gives everyone a voice and an opportunity to dream—to aspire and be something greater than what we are.”

    Jock Edwards, Former Executive Director, Sherwood Trust

  • "Milenko is gifted in distilling an idea to its essential essence so that it can be communicated simply and clearly and discussed without attachment to predetermined results. This level of communication is key to transforming democratic ideals to vibrant and productive engagement. With Milenko's guidance, we are learning to foster this type of engagement in our external, as well as internal, communication."

    Samuel Farrazaino, Equinox Development Unlimited, LLC

 Milenko is available to consult, train and mentor governments, organizations, executives, and community leaders

As a leader in the field of healthy democratic processes, Milenko has become a trusted advisor and mentor in collaboration and community engagement

He focuses on collaborative planning, design workshops and creative placemaking, guiding leaders to improve their community engagement skills, and rebuilding trust between groups.

His body of work is dedicated to improving livability. sustainability, environmental health and social vibrancy.

Milenko’s clients report a rebuilding of trust between organizations and community members, increased enthusiasm for programs and projects, and a sense of empowerment that they can make a meaningful impact in their communities.

 

His clients have included:

  • City of Spokane, WA

  • City of Seattle, WA

  • Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, WA

  • Rancho La Puerta, Baja, California, Mexico

  • City of Chattanooga, TN

  • City of Ottawa, Canada

  • U.S. Department of Energy, FEMA, American Institute of Architects

Get in touch

Interested in booking Milenko for a speaking engagement, advisory role or facilitation training? Or just looking to get in touch? Use the form or contact directly:

info[at]milenkom[dot]com