Welcome to Mutatio

We’re in the business of change.

Our work harnesses the potential for transformation by bringing the best tools and processes into play with those closest to the problems you’re trying to solve. Through the interchange of ideas, diverse perspectives, and innovative thinking, we reshape and reorient problem spaces into opportunities for change.

Our work starts with people.

Making progress on our most complex challenges requires a greater diversity of perspectives from start to finish and investing in relational networks for change. We use collaborative engagement and participatory design to bring contrasting voices into conversation for several reasons – to understand problems from multiple vantage points, to identify how different parts of a system fit together, and ultimately, to co-create solutions

We convene around issues that matter.

We recognize that what ‘matters’ is different for everyone — what makes the cut for us are those that push forward conversations and action on issues that intersect with just, equitable, and sustainable futures. Some call these ‘wicked’ or ‘complex’ problems — whatever name we give them, we think they matter most.

We take process seriously.

Process is the 'how' of work — the approaches, practices and methods employed to solve these problems.

We think this matters as much as the what. Just and sustainable solutions require a thoughtful approach to the how, including engaging multiple stakeholders in ways that distribute power, centering often excluded voices, and accounting for the complexity of the issues we’re trying to solve. We design process to be inclusive and tap into collective intelligence.

Krystal Renschler

Krystal Renschler is a strategist, systems thinker, and expert facilitator with more than 15 years of experience supporting organizations and communities to shape their futures. As principal of Mutatio, she works with non-profits, foundations, cooperatives, First Nations, and public sector organizations, with particular experience in community housing and philanthropy.

Her consulting practice brings together facilitation, stakeholder and community engagement, research and analysis, and systems practices. She helps clients make sense of complex challenges, establish shared direction, and develop strategies grounded in evidence, informed by diverse perspectives, and designed for action.

Trained as a social scientist (MA), Krystal brings analytical and relational rigour to her work. Her background in peacebuilding and reconciliation informs her particular strength in guiding difficult conversations and working across differences. She supports boards, leadership teams, staff, and communities to navigate uncertainty, make purposeful choices to translate ambition into real change.

At the centre of her work is a commitment to bringing diverse voices together around issues that matter and asking, “what might we do together?”

Krystal holds a BA in International Studies from Simon Fraser University and an MSSc in Peace and Conflict Research from Uppsala University. She is a certified mediator and has trained in public participation through the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2). She is honoured to serve on the boards of The Tamarack Institute and the Scale Institute.

Outside of work, Krystal is grateful to make her home on the lands of the Snuneymuxw people with her wife, Ceri. You’ll usually find her on, in, or near the water—or absorbed in a good book.

Our Vision:
A transformed world

Informed by the essence of "Mutatio," our vision is to create a world where collaborative innovation leads to transformative change. We envision a future where the concept of mutatio becomes a reality—through the exchange of ideas, perspectives, and knowledge, we aspire to reshape and remold the landscape of possibilities that lead to a more just and equitable world.

Our Mission:
Enabling change

We are stewards of change, dedicated to supporting organizations on their journey towards positive impact. Through the integration of diverse perspectives, innovative methodologies, and collaborative engagement, our services support clients to align their ambitions with actionable strategies that create enduring impact.

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What is it like to work together?

  • Unify and Align Your Team

    Rally everyone around a shared vision and define roles and responsibilities clearly.

  • Create a Theory of Change

    Clarify who you will impact, how you'll do it, and why it matters.

  • Enhance your Capacity

    Acquire new tools and approaches to further your mission.

  • Strengthen Your Culture

    Create inclusive teams that value diverse perspectives and contributions, and actively embody your values.

  • Refine and Amplify Your Voice

    Elevate your contributions, and that of the communities you serve, within your realm change.

  • Measure Your Impact

    Implement processes to measure and share your impact in meaningful ways.