Strategic Communication Results

Challenge- The Agape House in Seattle supports young Black and brown women transitioning out of foster care who are high risk for homelessness and trafficking. They wanted to raise more money for a group home the organization runs.   

​Solutions- We conducted a communications audit to find overlooked strengths and partnership opportunities.

Results- Our recommendations helped the client attract a much larger agency to build their capacity and increase funding. 

RESULTS

Lead the Change You Want to See

​​We help you lead a more inclusive organization from the inside out - starting with a process to decide which aspects of diversity are highest priority; based on your demographic data, goals, and capacity. We deliver services in the format and sequence you need. Here are a few examples of our projects for CLIENTS in all sectors. Visit GOV to see our public service experience.

Our Approach

Communication is the “how” of DEI. My approach, based on years of experience and leadership training is based on these beliefs:
  1. The wisdom is in the room
  2. People are more alike than they are different
  3. Issues divide, values unite
  4. DEI isn't a goal or priority for everyone
  5. Ignoring disagreements over important issues compromises long-term results

TRANSFORMATION

We talk candidly about values, hidden assumptions, and expectations. Understanding the ‘why’ behind inter-personal conflicts in diverse organizations helps you:

-  Stop worrying about making offensive or costly mistakes
-  Improve employee engagement and team productivity
-  Reduce the need to 'reinvent the wheel' on cultural inclusion
-  Identify your cultural intelligence strengths
-  Avoid communication mishaps and resolve ones that occur
-  Create new partnerships and relationships
-  Retain talented people

Training / Facilitation Results

Challenge- The NW philanthropic community is raising the bar on DEI outcomes for grant recipients. Puget Sound Grant Writers Association, (PSGA), wanted to help its members (who often work as externals) meet this expectation.   

Solution- I designed and co-presented a training with Chanya Allen, entitled: “Writing About Equity with Confidence & Credibility”, to explore DEI ethics, best-practices. The event included a facilitated panel discussion with several local and racially diverse funding officers.

Results- ​The event sold out. I've presented a version of this content at the annual conferences in the region.

Strategic Communication Results

Challenge- "Teach us to swim, our children are drowning", said an American Muslim woman, in a meeting to reverse lagging participation in WIC, the food assistance program for children, after the events of 9/11. 
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​Solutions- We facilitated meetings with community leaders and staff to find solutions to improve community engagement. 

Results- ​The Sister's Swim brought families back to the center and created new partnerships. Still in operation today, this program quickly invited all females to participate and attracted funding. Celebrated by some media outlets (the Seattle Times and NPR Radio) and disparaged by others, it's been replicated in other cities. See PRESS.

Consulting Results

Challenge- The NW philanthropic community is raising the bar on DEI outcomes for grant recipients. Puget Sound Grant Writers Association, (PSGA), wanted to help its members (who often work as externals) meet this expectation.   

Solution- I designed and co-presented a training with Chanya Allen, entitled: “Writing About Equity with Confidence & Credibility”, to explore DEI ethics, best-practices. The event included a facilitated panel discussion with several local and racially diverse funding officers.

Results- ​The event sold out. I've presented a version of this content at the annual conferences in the region.