Gather Central leverages communications in a virtual world for private clients, and offers cutting edge virtual events for the general public.
Kari Henley, president of Gather Central, has 20 years experience in training and development, instructional design and public speaking. She is a featured contributor to the Huffington Post, with over 100 blogs. She is contributing author to the best selling book “Embracing Your Authentic Life,” and her new book, “Your Seven Social Networks that Matter Most in Life” is due out in 2012. In 2006, she formed Gather Central as a consulting firm for corporate and private workshops and retreats in team building, managing stress and women’s empowerment. Passionate about women and girls issues, she created the “Tween Tribe-” a social and emotional program for girls. After a hiatus, in 2010, Gather Central restructured to become a virtual boutique firm with a cutting edge, virtual communications focus. Raising four children in Connecticut, Kari is dedicated to community service, and ran the Association of Women Business Leaders for six years, and is a past president of the board of directors for the Women & Family Life Center.
Mary Brouder, VP of Operations manages operations for Gather Central, including registrations, finance, and client support. She brings experience in real estate, international relocation, and office management; taught youth in Chile, and has a strong commitment to our platform of supporting girls world-wide.