Central to our diversity and cultural competency work is the goal of bringing white participants to a new consciousness around white identity. Most diversity initiatives fail to include whiteness in the conversation, and instead study the marginalized "other". When we recognize privilege and marginalization in any form, we acknowledge the separation and silencing that limits our individual and collective potential. By recognizing these factors participants are then able to commit to do something about it. When we take action, we contribute to bringing a more inclusive and multi-cultural reality to our workplaces, our lives, and our world.

Our model is solidly based on adult experiential education. Adults learn best through a participatory process and when their learning is connected to a felt, immediate need. Because of the emotional charge that diversity issues can have, we work to create a blame-free, safe environment with guidelines that encourage openness and honesty.

Working as a team whenever possible, we model the openness, honesty, and positive regard that inclusivity requires. Of different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds ourselves, we include our own stories to illustrate the personal journeys that are part of doing this work. We encourage those who work with us to tell their stories and are heartened every time by the respectful appreciation these stories receive from fellow participants. We also continue to explore our own internalized dominance and oppression, learning from each new encounter with each other and with our clients.

We believe that to change the world we begin by changing ourselves. Our work teaches people to trust themselves and each other, creating the meaningful alliances that bring about needed change. We are excited to work with inspired organizations that can instill lasting solutions to both the societal and workplace challenges of inclusivity and sustainability.

Rather than create a dependency on outside consultants, we believe in building the capacity of an organization to take responsibility for its own transformation. By offering support to in-house staff we assist organizations in creating internal structures to continue their learning and growing. In addition to experiential training, we have a library of resources including films, documentaries and books that supplement educational offerings.