About the Founder
Hi, I'm Katie Roper
I'm fascinated by the environments we can create for individual and collective thriving together.
Currently, I'm spending most of my time helping to run Sundari Gardens, an intentional community business, event and retreat center. I'm also designing a small eco-village, Makana Ohana, and putting on an annual boutique music/art/spirit festival called BlessFest.
Previously, I worked directing a global non-profit and running a year-long leadership academy for change makers at the University of CA at Santa Cruz. Through that role, I got to mentor thousands of students and consult for hundreds of social movements, non-profits, and social entrepreneurs in their business, communication, and cultural dynamics.
You can find me all in with my heart and mind on projects that contribute to liberation for all, regenerative earth systems, and visionary love.
Past Clients & Collaborators
UC Santa Cruz
Stanford
Rockefeller Foundation
Global Non-Profits
Sundari Gardens
BlessFest
Opportunity Collaboration
My Life's Work
A Commitment to Regenerative Living
What ties all these projects together is a commitment to a regenerative, healthy future where we have more opportunities to slow down or celebrate. I love to contribute to creating spaces designed to reconnect to us back to our divine emotions, physical body, authenticity other humans, and intimacy with nature.
Retreat Center Management
& Business Development
Sundari Gardens
A retreat center and events space and where people gather to reconnect with themselves, each other, and the earth. A living laboratory for regenerative practices and collective thriving.
Transformational Event Planning
Good Gatherings
Curated gatherings that bring people together for deep connection, meaningful dialogue, and collective celebration of our shared humanity.
Annual Festival Production
BlessFest
A boutique festival celebrating music, art, and spiritual connection. Creating sacred space for community, creativity, and celebration in harmony with nature.
Other Projects
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Watsonville Film Festival
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Full Bloom
Social Business Deveopment
Good Cause Group
A social impact consulting firm that helps nonprofits and mission-driven organizations grow through strategic fundraising, leadership, and organizational development.
"May I spend my life-force energy creating the most beautiful future for myself and all of humanity through systems design that makes it easier for all of us to thrive."
By The Numbers
20+ Years of Transformational Work
20+
Years facilitating individuals & communities
1000s
Students mentored through leadership programs
100s
Non-profits & social entrepreneurs consulted
3
Major living community & eco-village projects active
What I Offer
Services Designed for Transformation
Whether you’re an individual seeking alignment, a community exploring change, or an organization building regenerative systems, I walk alongside you to design experiences and structures that nurture growth, connection, and lasting impact.
1:1 Coaching
Personal transformation for change-makers, leaders, and individuals seeking deeper alignment with their purpose.
Interpersonal Facilitation
Support navigating your needs and desires interpersonally, including conflict mediation
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Organizational Consulting
Support for leadership & purpose-driven strategy