Kari Vadis has been coaching since 2024 and is in the process of becoming a Professionally Certified Coach. People describe Kari as authentic, easy to get to know, and non-judgmental. She is passionate about coaching and being with people on life’s journey. She holds deeply the belief that each person is whole, loved and matters. Coaching is a powerful way of helping people step into their own fullness.
Kari grew up in Santa Cruz, CA, earned her B.A. from Sonoma State University and her M.Div from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. She was ordained as a pastor in the ELCA in 2003 and has served congregations in Wisconsin ever since. She and her husband currently serve as co-pastors and live with their 2 daughters.
Along with being an End of Life Coach, Kari is a Grief Support Specialist (UW-Madison) as well as an Authorized Facilitator with Darkness to Light which empowers adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Kari has years of experience helping pastors, congregations and community groups take steps to protect children.
Kari loves to travel and visit different coffee shops and once the snow melts she and her family enjoy backpacking, camping, and being on the water.
Address: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Phone Number: 715-437-0770
Email: karivadis@gmail.com
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