Good Words
on the Street

  • Wonderful to see this collaborative initiative by Ryan and Kevin, who have wide ranging perspectives, insights, and expertise in art, education, social science, and business. I’m honored to have known them for a long time and witnessed their dedication and hard work in creating positive change in all kinds of ways.

    — Wing Young Huie, Award Winning Photographer

  • "As a small nonprofit organization, we simply do not have the resources to bring this critical talent in house. As a result, we have struggled to share the great work we are doing with the world. Kevin and Ryan have taken the stress out of the tactical elements so that our team can continue to focus on the work. I always appreciate their intentionality, and deep care for the Foster community in every project we do. With their support, we were able to create a video campaign with our Foster leaders, increase partnerships in the community and begin strategizing our development and fundraising planning. In summary, Kevin and Ryan help us bring this important work to life. They have been a value add for our team, and I would highly recommend them."

    — Ariana Chamoun, Interim Executive Director, Foster Advocates

  • "When we speak of solidarity work across experiences, backgrounds and sectors, Ryan and Kevin set a high standard and example for how Matriarchs should be valued and supported. Their active listening and communication skills of compassion and understanding fosters a caring and loving partnership. They are genuine and kind, which creates a trusting bond to build community power collectively."

    —Mary Anne Ligeralde Quiroz, Director, Indigenous Roots

  • "Ryan and Kevin’s approach as consultants is far from average. They’re not just here to give you a list of tasks or recommendations; they’re here to guide you through the planning and action plans, cheering you on every step of the way. Ryan and Kevin are not just consultants; they are thought partners, dedicated to your success. They want to see you WIN! If you're ready to put in the work, I highly recommend working with KangLi Collaborative. Ryan and Kevin are not the type of consultants who hand you all of the answers; they’re here to work with you, to develop the answers together, in a collaborative and supportive manner."

    — Suyapa Miranda, Executive Director, Prepare+Prosper

  • "KangLi Collaborative made our summer youth club ultimate frisbee season possible. They guided Minnesota Ultimate staff and volunteers to raise the funds we needed so we could grow our talent pool and focus on getting our players ready for the USAU Youth Club Championships in Aurora, CO. Thanks to their expertise, we had the resources and structure to run an incredible season, which ended with two of our teams winning nationals and one one finishing fourth. The impact on our community was enormous! We couldn’t have done it without them."

    — David "DK" Kuettner, Board Member, Minnesota Ultimate

  • "Working with Ryan and Kevin has been incredible—far beyond what I imagined! The entire process has been guided with deep listening, care, and respect. Ryan helps us tell our story in a way that honors our strengths, our commitments, our histories, and our connections. What once felt daunting—creating these tools on our own—has become an affirming, even joyful experience. Their team brings clarity, creativity, and fun to the work. I can’t recommend them highly enough—let them help you, too!"

    — Sayge Caroll, Co-Founder, Mudluk

  • "Ryan and Kevin take a relational approach to their work. They want to understand you as a leader so they can effectively forge a path forward that is helpful to you and the organization. Start-ups are challenging and building a donor base from the ground up is not for the faint of heart. It takes commitment, persistence, and time. They understood that and ensured that we were effectively engaging individual donors and institutional funders with the right cadence and clear talking points. We also got creative about earned income and testing new ways of generating funds to support our work. They were never afraid to try something new as well as go back to the tried and true strategies that work."

    — Sarah Clyne, Former Executive Director, EquaSpace