Small Team. Big Impact. Extended Reach.

Donnalyn brings more than 25 years of experience in leadership development, organizational change, and Creative Problem Solving facilitation. She has worked with teams across science, academia, non-profit, and defense to build the conditions for innovation, align diverse stakeholders around complex challenges, and develop leaders who can sustain creative problem solving independently.

She has an MS in Creativity and Change Leadership and is a FourSight, VIEW, and SOQ certified practitioner. She has spent her career at the intersection of scientific research, organizational behavior, and the science of applied creativity.

She's particularly skilled at diagnosing innovation-friendly climates using the Situational Outlook Questionnaire and helping leadership teams strengthen the organizational conditions where creativity thrives. When she facilitates, people feel simultaneously challenged and supported, pushed to think differently while knowing they're in expert hands.

Donnalyn's commitment to tailored solutions means she never arrives with cookie-cutter approaches. She invests significant time understanding your context, constraints, and goals before designing engagements. This preparation shows in session design that fits your specific challenges rather than generic templates adapted superficially.

Her generosity extends beyond client work. Colleagues and clients alike describe Donnalyn as someone who gives fully, sharing resources freely, making time for questions, and genuinely celebrating others' successes. She's an irreplaceable member of the Renaissance Teams family not just because of her expertise, but because of how she shows up as a human being.

Beyond the work

Outside the office, Donnalyn and her husband embark on adventures in their converted school bus, often accompanied by their two dogs. Whether facilitating in boardrooms or exploring new horizons on the road, Donnalyn thrives on collaboration and discovery. The same curiosity that makes her an exceptional facilitator drives her to seek new experiences and perspectives everywhere she goes.

Ryan's background spans engineering, operations management, and Creative Problem Solving. He has led and advised organizations through complex adaptive challenges, managed large-scale operations across manufacturing and logistics sectors, and facilitated problem-solving sessions for teams navigating significant organizational change.

Ryan holds a BS in Engineering Physics and an MBA. He is also a certified practitioner of VIEW, SOQ, KAI, and CPS 6.1. He is a faculty member in the School of Management and Leadership at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in operations and supply chain management.

When Ryan facilitates Creative Problem Solving sessions, his calm patience creates the psychological safety where bold ideas emerge. He never rushes teams through stages or pushes for premature conclusions. Instead, he guides exploration at the pace needed for genuine breakthrough thinking while maintaining momentum toward outcomes.

Ryan is the team's systems wizard, the person who makes complex processes feel simple and manageable. Whether designing multi-day workshops, interpreting assessment results for team composition, or troubleshooting why innovation initiatives aren't gaining traction, he brings analytical rigor without getting lost in abstraction. He connects theory to practice effortlessly, helping clients understand not just what to do but why it works.

Beyond the work

Ryan channels his creative energy into stained-glass artistry, where he holds a patent for a stained-glass lamp design. He's also an MLS fan and Columbus Crew supporter.

Annemarie is a facilitator, experience designer, and solution architect. She specializes in designing highly interactive workshops that help teams think creatively, collaborate across disciplines, and move complex ideas into action. Her work spans science, government, higher education, and industry, where she partners with organizations to tackle complex challenges through structured creative problem solving and thoughtful facilitation.

For over a decade, Annemarie has led and designed large scale collaborative workshops that bring together researchers, technologists, and innovators to accelerate breakthrough ideas. Known for her calm presence, clear structure, and deep care for participant experience, she helps groups navigate complexity while creating environments where curiosity, creativity, and collaboration can thrive.

Beyond the work

Outside of facilitation, Annemarie enjoys exploring the outdoors, spending time with her son, and creative practices such as watercolor and nature based reflection. She believes that creativity flourishes when people feel both supported and inspired, and she brings that philosophy into every workshop she designs.