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We Talk About Elephants

Diversity is a given today (or tomorrow) but inclusion is up to you. If you're afraid of saying 'the wrong thing' it's easier to:

  • avoid genuine dialogue
  • ignore inter-personal conflict
  • retreat to cultural tribes of like-minded thinkers
  • underestimate your ability to bridge differences
  • shy away from being a strong ally

Lead with Clarity

Communication is the “how” of leadership. Our approach, based on years of experience, draws from 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 big disagreements (on any topic) can compromise long-term solutions

Work With Lee

BENEFITS
-  Stop being afraid of saying the wrong thing
-  Own your cultural journey and strengths
-  Understand diversity in your organization
-  Easily and quickly resolve tension on teams

EXPERIENCE
Lee has trained and facilitated on DEI for 15+ years for local and national organizations, with an average audience of 25.

TARGET AUDIENCE
She works with governments, businesses, non-profits, and professional associations, to increase leaders' ability to collaborate and compete.

Credentials

EDUCATION
MA Liberal Studies, The New School
BA Communications, Temple University

CERTIFICATIONS
- Basic Facilitative Mediation, Skagit County IIDispute Resolution Center, 2019
- Community Adaptive Leadership, Leadership IIEastside, Saybrook University, 2017
- Cultural Detective, 2013
- Training Specialist, University of Washington, II2009
AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Business Consultant, Tabor 100, 2024
- DEI Training Solutions Master contract IIawardee, Washington state DES, 2022
- OMWBE-certified WBE (2017) and DBE, since 2015

RECENT VOLUNTEERING
- Braver Angels, 2022 to present
- Washington State DES, BDAG /Business IIDiversity Advisory Group, 2019-2023

Clients

TRAINING / FACILITATION

AMIBA- American Independent Business Association
Black Dot Seattle
Campfire USA / Puget Sound Region
​Cascadia Training & Professional Development
​​Church Council of Greater Seattle
Community Capital Development
​Common Power Washington
EASC- Economic Alliance Snohomish County
​Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
​Consultant Allies
Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Greater Seattle SCORE
Life Long AIDS Alliance
Madrona Real Estate Management
North Seattle Family Center
Northwest Innovation Resource Center
PSESD-Puget Sound Educational Services District
​Seattle Colleges: Central, North, and Shoreline​
Seattle Public Schools
​Tekmira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CONFERENCES

  • ​​​​ACMP- Midwest Change Management Professionals
  • Family Support America
  • NPLC- Nonprofit Leaders Conference for Coastal & SW Washington
  • ​Out & Equal Northwest
  • Search Institute
  • SIETAR NW- Society for Intercultural Education, Training & Research
  • ​​Washington Dispute Resolution Center
  • WASAME- Washington State Association for Multicultural Education
  • ​Washington State Nonprofit Association
  • WAYAEC- Washington Association for Education of Young Children Conference, Central Washington University​

Start the Conversation

Lee speaks, trains, and facilitates conversations on the topics below. Coming soon: hybrid online courses.

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We asked Lee to facilitate the challenging and honest discussions our business community needed to have in order to adapt and respond as a unit during these unprecedented times. She provided expert outside support that allowed sharing and development of ideas.

Betsy Jordyn | CEO, Consultant's Institute

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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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Lee emphasizes strengthening families by honoring and integrating cultural diversity. She is intelligent, respectful, and creative in her work with them. Lee is a gift wherever she's involved.

Jane White Vuillet | Retired, Executive Director, Puget Sound Campfire

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