FAQ

1. What do you do?

I help leaders compete and succeed in today's complex marketplace, through better communications,

​As a generalist, I work across sectors, industries, and functions. As a specialist, I often look at challenges through the lens of systems, race, gender, class, or personality. 
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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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"Genius! We've worked with Lee to fine tune our messaging. You can take a bucket of ideas and throw it at her. She'll process everything and repackage it into words that really capture what you mean."

TOM ROSENAK, CEO, DIAMOND MIND ENTERPRISES

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2. What does a white lady know about diversity?

Diversity isn't as simple as black and white. My specialty is finding and fixing communication gaps between systems and people that compromise organizational success and your best leadership efforts.

Race is the primary fault line in USA culture, and it's inseparable from socio-economics. I talk candidly about diversity and privilege in ways that make people feel comfortable and motivated to work together towards solutions.

3. How many languages do you speak?

One- English. My expertise is strategic communications, USA culture, and systems analysis. Demographic diversity is my key focus (culture, gender, geography, and socio-economics).  ​And I often 'translate' ideas across sectors or functions.

4. What makes you unique?

Experience: I've been doing this for 15+ years​.
Scope: Focus on USA cultures and systems.
Candor: I'm positive and diplomatic when I say the quiet part out loud or challenge your ideas. 
Ethics: I don't sprinkle equity dust on problems. 
Nimble: I work directly with you or your team, tapping associates for more complex projects.
Certified: by WA OMWBE as a DBE, since 2019.

5. Who are your ideal clients?

6. Why work with you?
They're leaders in any sector, especially:  
-  white men 
-  frustrated women who work with/for them 
-  prime contractors, see my NACIS and Commodity Codes 
-  New American leaders, directors, and owners 

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Clients report improvements in: 
​ - Leadership skills and confidence 
-  Outreach results to broader demographics
-  Team productivity, with less conflict
​-  Ability to compete in new markets

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7. Are you Muslim?

No. I work with everyone, but have experience with Arab and American-Muslims, New Americans, faith-based communities, and many other groups.

​ I'll help you design strategies and build skills to engage culturally traditional or gender-separated employees or clients. 

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Me wearing hijab as a courtesy to my Iftar dinner hosts at a mosque in Kirkland, WA, during Ramadan.