Our 'Why'
DEI is always changing and controversial. Get an ally to navigate the nuance. Founder/owner Lee Mozena has 15+ years of experience helping leaders build cultural competency skills to communicate better.
VISION- An equitable and competitive USA economy where working class families thrive. |
PURPOSE- Help organizations engage more diverse employees, citizens, or customers to grow. |
Problems We Solve
Don't wait for these types of seemingly small problems to grow:
- Under-performing or bickering teams
- Poor employee or public engagement
- Slow progress meeting DEI goals or mandates
- Tension caused by misalignment of your values and brand
About Lee
Lee launched Zena Consulting in 2008, to answer executives' questions about diversity and inclusion in multicultural USA. At the time, she was working with family support professionals to improve cross-cultural OUTREACH.
The firm leverages Lee's experiences as a communicator, serving clients in all sectors; along with these observations: - organizations function a lot like families - cultural intelligence is a vital leadership skill - healthy communities and small/local businesses are inextricably linked Learn more at HERSTORY. Meet our talented Associates here. |
Lee Mozena / Founder & Owner
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Credentials
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
MA Liberal Studies, The New School BA Communications, Temple University - Facilitative Mediation, Skagit County Dispute Resolution Center, 2019 - Adaptive Leadership, Leadership Eastside, 2017 - Cultural Detective, 2013 - Training Specialist, University of Washington, 2009 |
BUSINESS AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
- Tabor 100, Business Consultant, 2024 - DEI Training Solutions Master Contract awardee, Washington State DES, since 2022 - OMWBE-certified WBE and DBE, since 2015 RECENT VOLUNTEERING - Washington State DES, Business Diversity Advisory Group/BDAG, 2019-2023 - Braver Angels, 2022 |
Unique Capabilities
- Systems approach to DEI, leadership, and conflict, (see METHODOLOGY) - Focus on NW / USA economies and markets - Translates jargon and complex concepts into plain talk - Navigates subtleties of DEI communication |
What We Believe
- "Do the right thing" isn't a plan - Issues divide, values unite - People are more alike than they are different - DEI isn't a goal or priority for everyone - Ignoring disagreements compromises results - Everyone owns at least 10% of a conflict |
Sector Differences Matter
DEI expectations vary by sector, industry, and organization. Here are some real-life examples:
PUBLIC
What strategies will reduce DEI controversy and measure how you're diverse? |
PRIVATE
How do you create an organizational culture people want to join and grow with? |
SOCIAL
How do you meet funders' high DEI expectations without compromising outcomes? |
Small Business is an Equity Issue
Small and local businesses are the foundation of a resilient economy and healthy communities.
The WA Dept. of Enterprise Services/DES wants to improve equitable policies and procurement processes so small businesses get a larger chunk of the 1+ billion dollars in goods and services the state buys each year. Lee served on it's Business Diversity Advisory Group/BDAG from 2019-23. Director Tara Smith recognized her work and Business Diversity Manager, Shana Barehand (right) honored her with a gift of sage, cedar, and sweet grass from Camp Wa-Ya Outdoor School. |
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Your insight into outreach and building relationships with our program participants was invaluable for our board and staff.
Kate Murphy | Executive Director, Hunger Intervention Project
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Your insight into outreach and building relationships with our program participants was invaluable for our board and staff.
Kate Murphy | Executive Director, Hunger Intervention Project
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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 McFarlane |Board Member, Climate Solutions
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