Cynthia Kurtz

Cynthia Kurtz is a dedicated researcher, writer, and programmer with a focus on the story-listening aspect of organizational and community narrative.

She provides consulting services to organizations and communities, aiding in the collection of diverse perspectives, identification of patterns, interpretation of these patterns, decision-making, and future planning.

Cynthia Kurtz is the innovator behind Participatory Narrative Inquiry (PNI), an approach that integrates various methodologies such as narrative inquiry, participatory action research, and sensemaking to explore values, beliefs, and feelings through collaborative sensemaking within stories.

Her acclaimed book, 'Working with Stories in Your Community or Organization', now in its third edition, serves as a cornerstone for individuals seeking to engage in participatory narrative inquiry within their own settings.

Cynthia Kurtz's expertise lies in organizational narrative, community narrative, story listening, decision support, conflict resolution, and sensemaking.

She holds an M.A. in Ecology and Evolution from Stony Brook University and a B.S. in Biology from PennWest Clarion.

Formerly the Owner at Cynthia Kurtz, she continues to make significant contributions to the field of narrative inquiry through her consulting work, writing, and innovative approach to storytelling.