Local website design for Kelso, Longview, and Cowlitz County [email protected]
Compassionate Connections Websites for local businesses

About Compassionate Connections

Local knowledge, practical leadership, and strong technical work.

Why we started

Small businesses deserve websites that are clear, capable, and supported.

Compassionate Connections was created to make professional website services more approachable for local businesses and organizations. We combine careful listening with practical design, development, content organization, accessibility, and SEO.

Our founders are members of the Kelso community with experience in leadership, mentoring, volunteer work, web development, data science, and long-term website support.

Meet the founders

Two complementary skill sets, one simple client experience.

Jennifer Fiala, co-founder of Compassionate Connections
JFJennifer FialaCo-Founder • Community & Organizational Leadership

Co-Founder • Community & Organizational Leadership

Jennifer Fiala

Jennifer is a Kelso community member and a graduate of Lower Columbia College with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management. Her background includes mentoring, administration, caregiving, team leadership, and volunteer service with Cowlitz Youth Soccer Association and Kelso Soccer Club.

  • Client communication
  • Community relationships
  • Organization and project support
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Aaliyah Hänni, co-founder of Compassionate Connections
AHAaliyah HänniCo-Founder • Web Development & Data

Co-Founder • Web Development & Data

Aaliyah Hänni

Aaliyah is an experienced web developer and data scientist who builds responsive websites, online forms, business tools, e-commerce systems, and accessible digital experiences. She volunteers as lead web developer for Cowlitz Youth Soccer Association and supports the Sarah Zuber Memorial Scholarship Foundation.

  • Web design and development
  • SEO, accessibility, and analytics
  • Ongoing technical support
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Community experience

Experience grounded in service and local relationships.

Cowlitz Youth Soccer Association

Volunteer leadership, coordination, website development, schedules, announcements, registration support, and family-focused information.

Kelso Soccer Club

Local volunteer involvement supporting youth programs, organization, community participation, and practical operations.

Sarah Zuber Memorial Scholarship Foundation

Website and digital support for scholarships, student stories, donations, events, and the foundation’s community mission.

Work with a local team

Start with a straightforward conversation.

Tell us what is working, what is frustrating, and what customers should be able to do more easily.

Request a Quote

Website quote

Tell us what you want to build.

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Your goals

What should the website help your business do?

Choose any services that fit. A rough idea is enough.