25 Years of Trust

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The same person.

Across every decade, every relationship.

From Boston to Portsmouth, Corporate to Nonprofit,

in leading, following and partnering,

five themes have defined every relationship Kaarin has built.

Theme 1

Uncompromising standards

Every person who has managed or hired Kaarin notes it: she holds herself to a bar that elevates everyone around her.

Theme 2

Attention that doesn’t disappear

Clients from 2002 and 2025 say the same thing — she stays present, attentive, and engaged long after the contract is signed.

Theme 3

Real results, not concepts

Her work produces measurable outcomes: revenue growth, strategic plans executed, organizations rebuilt, brands relaunched.

Theme 4

Energy that brings people in

Leaders across sectors describe her as someone who makes ideas feel possible — and who gets others to commit and deliver.

Theme 5

Good character. Consistently.

Not just professional excellence — people reach for words like trustworthy, caring, and a fine role model.

Flow Strategies & Independent Consulting  ·  2019–2025

2025

Executive Director

“Your work exceeded every expectation — thank you so much for being such a brilliant strategist, facilitator and art director. You are so good at what you do.”

Lisa Wolford, Esq.  ·  Executive Director, Children’s Law Center of NH

2024

Business Client

“Kaarin is a master at taking the time to TRULY become informed on how a company operates, and listened closely to my concerns, fears and goals. As a result, she has helped put my company on a MUCH clearer path, with real tools not just concepts.”

Jay B. Childs  ·  Owner & Director, JBC Communications (Emmy-honored)

2020

Business Owners

“Kaarin mentored and guided us in 1,000 different ways. She put herself in the middle of everything and created systems to help us manage and gain control. She cares, she acts, she thinks, she’s present. She gives 150%.”

John & Susan Battye  ·  Founders, Planet Rangers

2019

TEDx Artistic Director

“Her vision — and unique ability to see both the forest and the trees — is truly rare. Knowing she’s at my side makes me breathe a huge sigh of relief. She is able to figure out the pieces and put them together in the smartest way.”

Anna Goldsmith  ·  Artistic Director, TEDxPortsmouth

Community Leadership & Strategy  ·  2012–2017

2016–17

Co-Founder, Planet Rangers

“Your joining us has been a breath of fresh air. You bring flashlights and lanterns to help us find the way out and move forward. In my opinion you also are a fine role model in life.”

John Battye  ·  Co-Founder, Planet Rangers

2014

Media Colleague

“If you want any project done at a high level of quality and you need lots of people to be involved, you want Kaarin on your team. She does great work and gets other people to buy in and get involved.”

Glenn Sabalewski  ·  Managing Editor, Seacoast Media Group

2013

Catapult Co-Chair

“Truly a visionary thinker, Kaarin has helped develop key relationships among leaders within academia and the business community. She has an innate ability to streamline processes and maximize organizational design.”

Lauren Kane McDermott  ·  Catapult Co-Chair, Catapult Seacoast

MBA Application Endorsements  ·  2010

2010

General Sales Manager, CBS Radio Boston

“When Kaarin came on board, it was clear that we had found one of those employees that every organization looks for — hard working, loyal, honest, kind, passionate and professional.”

Doreen Wong  ·  CBS Radio Boston (WBMX-FM / WODS-FM)

2010

Vice President of Marketing, Two International Group

“Kaarin sees the whole picture — the end goal and the steps leading to it. An excellent communicator, she inspires equal engagement in those around her. I believe she would be successful in any business venture she chooses to pursue.”

Renee Riedel-Plummer  ·  Two International Group, LLC  ·  Portsmouth, NH

2010

Executive Director, NH Retirement System

“Her energy and talent are infectious. She sets extremely high standards for herself and is a catalyst for making those around her better. She will contribute more than she will take from the experience. I recommend her without reservation.”

Richard W. (Dick) Ingram  ·  formerly President & CEO, Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce

Media Sales  ·  Boston & NH  ·  2001–2007

2007

CEO / Colleague — Formal Letter

“She sets extremely high standards for herself and as a result is a catalyst for continuous improvement in the organizations she works for. She makes the people around her better. I would seek any opportunity to work with Kaarin again.”

Richard W. (Dick) Ingram  ·  President & CEO, Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce

2006

Director of Sales — Formal Letter

“Rarely in my 15 years of sales management have I encountered an employee with the well-rounded skill set and strong work ethic demonstrated by Kaarin. She holds her own performance to a very high standard and always strives to be the best at any task she undertakes.”

Ken Hoffman  ·  Director of Sales, Citadel Broadcasting of NH

2005

Senior Manager — Formal Letter

“Her tremendous attention to detail, organizational skills, loyal work ethic, patience and wonderful attitude all contributed to Kaarin’s success and ultimate promotions. She’s a true professional and more importantly a wonderful person and human being.”

Doreen Wong  ·  Local Sales Manager, WBZ Newsradio 1030

2002

Direct Manager

“Your billing is awesome, the creativity you put into your sales, your attention to detail, and professionalism makes you an A player, just two years into the job. You are one helluva an AE and better yet, a great person.”

Michael Marcello  ·  Sales Manager, WBZ NewsRadio 1030

2002

Advertiser / Client

“We’ve never had such a conscientious and attentive ad rep. Once the contract is signed, the rep more or less disappears — certainly not the case with you.”

Eric Jackel  ·  Lookout Farm / Modern Continental

2001

Client Relationship

“You certainly make your advertiser feel ‘welcome.’ I look forward to continuing to work with you into the future.”

Dr. Robert T. Leonard  ·  Founder & Chief Surgeon, Leonard Hair Transplant Associates

“She’s a true professional and more importantly she’s a wonderful person and human being.”

Doreen Wong  ·  WBZ NewsRadio 1030  ·  2005