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Leading schools and communities on paths to health by creating guidance, support and partnerships.

Cairn /ke(ə)rn/ (noun)

Definition: A mound of rough stones built as a memorial or landmark. A guide on a hiking trail or path

Just as a pile of rough stones guide hikers through the wilderness, we mark clear paths by guiding schools and communities looking to improve health and educational outcomes.

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Our mission is to create places of health and well-being where all people are healthy, connected and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We believe that…
The core of a community is how it functions as a collaborative entity to elevate all of its members.

We work to…
Connect and position schools, government entities, non-profits, health systems, and community organizations to enact systems change and evidence-based strategies to advance the dual goals of health and learning.

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Consulting & Guidance

We provide support in the form of consulting time by drawing from our extensive experience in school, health and community-driven work.

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Facilitation

We facilitate strategic planning processes, health education curriculum training events, leadership summits, systems change simulations and processes.

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We produce many no-cost resources to share with our partners, clients and the fields of school health, health education and public health.

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Latest Blogs

  • Free Systems Simulations Webinar SeriesJanuary 29, 2026
    During this banner 20th Anniversary year for Cairn Guidance, we are offering a 4-part series of FREE webinars around our Systems Simulations. Each has a different topic/focus, and the first two have invited guests that represent higher education, Departments of Education, non-profits, and consultants. We hope you’ll join us for these short sessions to learn more about the what/how/whyRead ▸ about Free Systems Simulations Webinar Series
  • Cairn Guidance Celebrates 20 Years!January 15, 2026
    By: Jess Lawrence, Director  As I reflect on the past 20 years of Cairn Guidance, I am astonished by the journey. I founded Cairn Guidance, originally Bogli Consulting for the first five years, in 2006 after taking a leap of faith and leaving the Oregon Department of Education. At the time, I stepped into consultingRead ▸ about Cairn Guidance Celebrates 20 Years!

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