The Reckless Optimist 

Probably most of us who are entering into the DEI profession have spent decades caring about and working for justice in our communities, but now our paychecks depend on making real improvements in our companies. You may be questioning your qualifications. You may not even know where to begin. But th...

When you’re working on an important project, you start with a vision, devise a plan, and get to work on the details. But somewhere along the way, you may find yourself focusing on one detail more than others, you may completely stall out on one portion of your plan, or you might lose sight of your v...

There’s so much injustice in the world–from the past, in the present, and the injustices you want to eliminate for future generations. How can one person stay on top of all the information and best practices?

Well, the good news is you don’t have to. 

You do not have to become a perfect and all-kn...

When you created your DEI division and hired qualified individuals to implement equity strategies, you didn’t do it to check a box. You wanted to diversify your workforce, take care of your Black and Brown employees and clients, and make sure that people were granted every opportunity they deserve, ...

In the last few years of the post-George Floyd era of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), I’ve met so many well-intentioned leaders eager to do their part in moving the needle on equity within their sphere of influence. As their equity consultant, I’ve struggled alongside them to identify and ad...