Sharon Anderson is an expert in "collective leadership" - doing together what is
not possible as individuals. Her pragmatic approach makes her sought after as a strategist and coach in the areas of leadership, shared power proactive change, facilitation, and community and organizational development.

She has 30 years of experience developing programs for people at all levels in the educational, political, community, and business arenas. Her background includes extensive public affairs work in executive and professional development,
international and intercultural relationships, and leadership education.
She is co-author of Leadership for the Common Good Fieldbook (2000)
and Facilitation Resources (1999).

Prior to co-founding Aurora Consulting in 2002, she was Director of Professional Development Programs at the Humphrey Institute, University of Minnesota. She has also directed the Institute's Reflective Leadership Center and its International Fellows Programs.

Sharon obtained her B.A, from St. Olaf College and her Masters from the
University of Minnesota.

A wide range of experiences has led Julia Classen to co-founding Aurora Consulting. She has been a leader on non-profit boards of directors for more than 30 years, serving organizations that are national, regional and local in scope. Currently, she serves as the chair of the board of directors of the MN Charities Review Council.
She is an expert in a variety of arenas, including nonprofit governance, strategic management, and facilitation. She has conducted workshops and training sessions
at state, local and national conferences.

Julia received her B.A. from Ripon College in political science and speech-communications and her Master's degree from the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute, with an emphasis in leadership and non-profit management.