FAQ

1. What do you do?

We help leaders communicate better in today's increasingly complex marketplace. We often approach challenges through the lens of gender, race, and socio-economics- key fault lines that are hard to talk about, yet they impact organizational  culture, productivity, competitiveness, and profit.  See ABOUT.

2. What does a white lady know about diversity?

Diversity isn't as simple as black and white. Lee finds and fixes communication gaps that compromise your best leadership efforts. She talks candidly about diversity and inclusion, including political implications, and other underlying factors that can reduce misunderstandings.

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"​I thoroughly enjoy working with Lee, and have come to see her as a valuable asset and white anti-racist though leader. She is an astute trainer and facilitator. She is honest and handles sensitive topics in a straight forward manners that puts people at ease."

ELMER DIXON, PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE DIVERSITY SERVICES

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"You pointed out things that I didn’t clearly see. I appreciate the tips to use photos to target a wider market with the use of photos that help other cultures realize I can help them with their small business needs, too."

NANCY WAGNER, OWNER, CUT TO THE CHASE MARKETING

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"Lee has been a key person connecting multicultural businesses with the broader business community and civic leadership. She is smart, connected, and engaged."

ROSS MACFARLANCE, BOARD MEMBER, CLIMATE SOLUTIONS

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"I've had the opportunity to attend Lee Mozena's seminar on 'Working With American Muslim Families', and I learned so much!"

DR. CAPRICE HOLLINGS, CO-DIRECTOR, CULTURES CONNECTING

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"Thank you for your service to our organization. You helped us a lot. Much appreciation for your guidance and support of our community and organization."

SARAH SENSE WILSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, URBAN NATIVE EDUCATION ALLIANCE

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3. How many languages do you speak?

One- English. Lee's expertise is strategic communications, USA culture, and systems analysis. She often 'translates' ideas across sectors or functions. Much of her cross-cultural work includes communicating about nuanced  differences; such as between  cultural groups or generations, (assimilation versus acculturation.) 

4. What makes you unique?

  • ​Master Contract vendor for DEI Training Solutions, (credit cards accepted). Scope: Focus on USA cultures and systems.
  • Candor: We're candid and diplomatic. Lee says the quiet part out loud or diplomatically challenges  assumptions. 
  • Ethics: We won't sprinkle equity dust on problems.
  • Ease: We work with clients at every level of understanding and implementation of DEI.
  • Nimble: We work directly with you and tap Associates / Affiliate Partners for additional expertise and larger projects.

5. Who are your clients?

They're leaders in any sector, especially:  
-  successful white men 
-  frustrated women who work with or for them 
-  prime contractors, see our Codes, below 
-  New American leaders, directors, and business owners 

See all CLIENTS

6. Why work with you?

Clients say Lee brings out the best in people, and helps them feel comfortable exploring new ideas, making changes, or finding their leadership footing. She solicits divergent views, and supports a variety of stakeholder interests- especially when conflict arises. ​

7. Are you Muslim?

Lee is not. She works with everyone, including New American groups and faith-based communities. (Lee center, wearing hijab as a courtesy to Iftar dinner hosts at a Ramadan celebration in Redmond, WA).

She'll help you design strategies and build skills to engage culturally traditional or gender-separated employees or clients- native born or New American. 

​See examples of the cross-cultural community projects we've produced or collaborated on at OUTREACH.