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Carolyn Hendriks

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EstablishedMethod Founders & AuthorsCivic & Deliberation PractitionersCivic Deliberation Expert

Why they matter for gatherings

Carolyn Hendriks is an author who documents and analyzes methods for participatory governance and civic engagement. Her work centers on structured processes to enable public participation in decision-making.

Facilitators and event designers can study her work to understand frameworks for creating inclusive, deliberative spaces that address complex societal challenges through democratic practices.

She has contributed to methods such as Citizens' Assembly and democratic mending, which focus on collaborative governance and restorative civic dialogue.

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Citizens' Assemblydemocratic mendingParticipatory Governance

Citizens' Assembly

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democratic mending

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Authority profile

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Origination30
Verified recognition15
Stewardship and lineage60
Body of work46
Reach35
Recency55
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