Mindful Kollaborative Strategies:
Empowering Change Through Mindfulness and Collaboration
Mindful Kollaborative Strategies (MKS) is driven by a mission to foster lasting and positive change in organizations and communities. Our approach is rooted in collaboration and a deep commitment to supporting the well-being of both organizations and their employees. By working together with our clients, we strive to create sustainable impact and drive positive change that enhances the safety and economic security of the communities we serve.
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mary kay sergo
Welcome to the world of MKS where experience meets innovation. MKS has redefined the boundaries of traditional consulting. As the visionary behind Mindful Kollaborative Strategies, Mary Kay doesn't just provide services – she crafts experiences. Explore how her unique blend of expertise and creativity is reshaping the landscape of organizational effectiveness and well-being.
Mary Kay Sergo embarked on her journey in 1995, stepping into the realm of criminal justice. Over the years, she ascended through diverse roles, from correctional officer to captain, ultimately assuming pivotal leadership and executive positions such as program director, superintendent, and reentry director within the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
In 2012, fueled by a passion to cultivate spaces for self-care and authentic human connections, Mary Kay ventured into entrepreneurship. She founded The Homestead 1854, a historic property offering wellness retreats, weddings, and events. Alongside this venture, she established Mindful Kollaborative Strategies, a consultancy focused on advancing humane reentry strategies, fostering collaborative agency teams, promoting workforce development and reentry initiatives, and facilitating program planning and implementation.
With a BA in Organizational Administration and a spirit rooted in hard work, Mary Kay seamlessly blends her broad policy and leadership background with curated wellness retreat experiences. She advocates for the integration of mindfulness and healthy lifestyle practices into both leadership and community roles.
Known for her down-to-earth, no sugar-coating communication style and direct approach to navigating complex organizational challenges, Mary Kay develops tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of her clients. Fearlessly exploring innovative solutions, embracing experimentation, and being unafraid to venture into uncharted territory embody her commitment to fostering positive change and driving sustainable impact.
Beyond her professional achievements, Mary Kay finds solace in travel, her own French Press morning coffee, and evening wine. Equally at ease on the water and her yoga mat, she holds a Registered Yoga Teacher certification. Guided by humility and a commitment to fostering positive change, Mary Kay strives to cultivate positive and supportive relationships, inspiring others to nurture their inner brilliance and effect positive change in their surroundings.
KIND WORDS
“Mary Kay's burnout reduction workshop was a transformative experience that helped me find balance and restore my energy. Her combination of yoga, meditation, gratitude practices, and immersion in nature provided a powerful opportunity for self-reflection and growth. Mary Kay's guidance and expertise in mindfulness practices made this workshop a truly impactful and unforgettable experience. I continue to use the self-care and motivational and strategies she shared. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to reduce stress and cultivate greater well-being in their life.”
Khatuna Malishava
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mary Kay Sergo over many years on several justice related grants/projects specific to reentry services, workforce development, and personal wellness development. I can say without hesitation, she is not only an outstanding project consultant, but a trusted motivational mentor and friend. Her extensive knowledge in this field, combined with an approachable no holds barred style to project management, make her easy to work with as she strives to efficiently achieve positive authentically pragmatic results. Mary Kay quickly understands the unique needs of individualized reentry service programming. She provides tailored solutions to address organizationally specific challenges. Her expertise in phycological principals of burnout prevention, are especially valuable when incorporating staff rejuvenation practices and team enrichment techniques into the workplace. Ms. Sergo facilitates a variety of mindfulness and staff related wellness retreats; both related and unrelated to work in the justice/reentry realm. I admire Mary Kay’s commitment to sustainable impact and positive change, and would highly recommend her services to anyone seeking a progressive, pragmatic, and holistic approach to project consultation.”
Lindsay Krchma