We are real people, with real passion.

Committed to our mission in providing diversity,
equity and inclusion for future generations to come.

 

Our Core Values

  • Commitment

    We strive to bring visibility to our clients’ assets by utilizing strength-based approaches in our services.

  • Cultural Wealth

    We uplift the power in integrating diverse perspectives, cultures, and traditions represented by our team, our clients, and the communities they serve.

  • Sustainability

    We are dedicated to creating solutions that help enrich present and future generations.

  • Growth

    We are intentional about creating solutions where clients can access resources that are compatible with their needs today and onward into the future.

  • Passion

    We bring our love of co-creating solutions to each new partnership.

  • Accountability

    We empower each other to take ownership of our actions.

  • Teamwork

    We build better when we work together. We acknowledge that no one team member knows everything; together, we know a lot.

  • Innovation

    We encourage thoughtful, creative and inspirational ideas to challenge the status quo with open minds, focus and speed.

Our Mission

We uplift the voices of marginalized communities in our solutions and decisions. Our database of diversity initiatives, along with the ability to measure best practices of these programs allows us to provide pathways to success for underrepresented groups, while giving DEI practitioners means to enhance their baseline

Our Team

  • Dr. Curtis D. Byrd

    Co-Founder

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  • Dr. Rihana S. Mason

    Co-Founder

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  • LaTonya Drayden

    Senior Service Delivery Manager

  • Sky Davis

    Product & Engineering

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