Diversity Consultants

We are pleased to offer this group of consultants for consideration to facilitate your diversity work. Each has provided us with a description of their services and areas of specialty. We encourage you to read the brochure Working with Diversity Consultants (PDF, 36K) to guide you with your selection process.

Please be advised that while all consultants provide experience and expertise, it is the mission and vision of the organization that drives the work. Consultants provide services that assist in identifying barriers to, defining and developing plans for increasing diversity. Ownership of the work to realize sustainable internal change resides within the organization.

BIVENS, DONNA
BLOOM, DEBORA ASSOCIATES
CENTER FOCUS INTERNATIONAL
CHANGEWORKS CONSULTING
COCHRAN HADDEN ROYSTON ASSOCIATES (CHR ASSOCIATES)
COMMUNITY CHANGE
CROSS-CULTURAL MEDIATION SERVICES
CULTURAL ACCESS CONSORTIUM
EASTERN POINT CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
FAMILY CENTER (THE)
GILVAR & ASSOCIATES
GOSS ASSOCIATES
GREATER GOOD CONSULTING
HAMLIN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
IBIS CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
INNOVATION BY DESIGN, INC.
LACH TRAINING & CONSULTING
MCCORMICK BOWERS ASSOCIATES
MCNEELY, MADELINE & ASSOCIATES
MORITZ ADVISORY GROUP
MORRIS, MARSHA M. INTERNATIONAL
MYERS, VERNA A. ESQ
NONPROFIT SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATES
RLH ENTERPRISES
THOMAS, CAROLE COPELAND
TING & ASSOCIATES
VISIONS, INC.
WORLD VIEW SERVICES

 BIVENS, DONNA
4 Humboldt Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119

Contact: Donna Bivens
Phone: 617.442.6523
Email: donnabivens@gmail.com

Description
Donna Bivens is a consultant, coach, and trainer who specializes in supporting and developing the leadership – both formal and informal –required to bring about systemic organization change around issues of diversity, inclusion and equity. She has over 20 years experience working locally and nationally with scores of organizations in a diversity of fields.

Philosophy
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity is long-term organization transformation work that thrives when there are measurable short-term accomplishments that are created in the context of a larger vision and grounded in the organization’s mission and overarching strategic objectives. A key to success is supporting, strengthening and growing formal and informal leadership committed to this work for the long haul that is supported to:

• Do their own internal work around these issues by building their knowledge, skills and dispositions
• Develop competencies to work across difference and support others through the inevitable resistance that comes with deep change
• Build the policies, practices and procedures that institutionalize diversity, inclusion and equity
• Grow and sustain an organizational culture that supports diversity, inclusion and equity and a systemic analysis of the change process

Donna’s work and commitment is to supporting this transformation process and helping create an environment where all can learn, grow, and contribute.

Areas of Consulting
Antiracism (racial equity), Bystander Awareness Training, Conference Presentations, Cultural Audits Assessments, Cultural Differences, Diversity Awareness (race, gender, class, sexuality, religion etc.) Diversity Initiatives: plan development, training, facilitation of groups, focus groups, implementation support, Diversity Team Development, Keynote Speaking, Management Development, Mentoring, Organizational Change, Team Building, Training Programs, individual, team and organization systems coaching

Years in Diversity: 20+

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BLOOM, DEBORA ASSOCIATES
13 Prospect Avenue
Boston, MA 02131

Contact: Debora S. Bloom
Phone: 617.323.6566
Fax: 617.323.0956
Email: info@DBloomAssociates.com

Description
Debora Bloom Associates specializes in diversity consultation, training, and facilitation that builds and supports respectful, inclusive workplaces. We bring international experience, a systems perspective, and Spanish language fluency to our work. We collaborate with each client organization to understand their unique environment and customize our services to the needs of that organization. Debora Bloom Associates’ highly interactive training is non-confrontational and built on sound principles of adult learning. We have a special focus on instilling inclusive management practices, facilitating cultural competence, expanding diversity awareness, supporting organizational culture change and on harassment prevention.

Philosophy
We believe in accessing the wisdom and expertise that already resides in each organization. We address the presence of multiple dimensions of diversity and multiple worldviews within each organization. We believe diversity training should be positioned as one component of a comprehensive diversity process that is linked to the business strategy. We believe in actively involving our clients in the planning, assessment, and implementation of our projects.

Areas of Consulting
Affirmative Action Plan Development, Antiracism, Bias Reduction, Change Management, Coaching, Conference Presentations, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Cultural differences/Diversity Awareness, Employee Development, Diversity Assessments/Audits, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Gender Issues, Internal Diversity Team Development, Management Training/Consultation, Multilingual Issues, Needs Assessments, Organizational Analysis/Assessment, Organizational Development, Organizational planning & Development, Racial Awareness, Recruitment/Retention, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Harassment, Small Group facilitation, Team Building, Trainer Programs, Training

No. of Consultants: Varies

Years in Diversity: 20

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CENTER FOCUS INTERNATIONAL
101 Federal Street, Suite 1900
Boston, MA 02110

Contact: Dani Monroe
Phone: 617.292.0223
Fax: 617.292.0847
Email: cfi@centerfocus.com

Description
Center Focus International, one of N.E.’s fastest growing management consulting firms specializing in diversity and organizational change, provides Fortune 500 corporations and institutions across the country with custom training programs and targeted initiatives to maximize the contributions of all employees.

Philosophy
Our mission is to help our clients understand the dynamics of diversity both inside and outside the corporation and to work with them to recognize how the changes in workforce diversity will have an impact on their business organization and the quality of work life.

Areas of Consulting
Organizational Change
Diversity Assessments

No. of Consultants: 15
Years in Diversity: 20

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CHANGEWORKS CONSULTING
Transformation for a better future.
28 South Main Street #113
Randolph, MA 02368

Contact: Patti DeRosa
Phone: 781.986.6150
Fax: 781.986.5925
Email: info@ChangeWorksConsulting.org

Description
ChangeWorks Consulting specializes in workplace/community diversity, organizational change and social justice education. Serving clients in business, education, healthcare, human services and community groups. Our goal is to explore the impacts of the full range of human diversity to create safe, equitable and productive environments. Dynamic and inspiring, effective and practical, ChangeWorks helps people embrace the gifts and challenges of a multicultural world. With skills and understanding, ChangeWorks builds bridges while working to dismantle social injustices that deny us all access to the best humanity has to offer.

Philosophy
We use an approach that both “values differences” and “challenges isms”, thereby addressing both diversity and inequality/injustice. We use an organizational development model and work for change at four levels: individual, interpersonal, institutional and ideological (The 4 I’s). For more information contact us and inquire about our “Philosophy & Framework” models.

Areas of Consulting
Training Programs, Diversity Assessments, Strategic Planning, EEO Compliance, Sexual Harassment, Affirmative Action, Antiracism, Bias Reduction, Board Development, Conference Presentations, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, Executive Dialog Forums, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Keynote Speaking, Management Development, Needs Assessments, Organizational Analysis, Organizational Development, Organizational Planning & Development, Racial Awareness, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Harassment, Small Group Facilitation, Team Building, Trainer Programs, Training, Gender Issues, and Internal Diversity Team Development

No. of Consultants: 15-20
Years in Diversity: 24

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COCHRAN HADDEN ROYSTON ASSOCIATES (CHR ASSOCIATES)
54 Eastern Point Blvd
Gloucester, MA 01930

Contact: Gwen Cochran Hadden
Phone: 978.282.0034 
Fax: 978.281.6245
Email: chrassoc@aol.com
Website: www.gwencochranhadden.com

Description
The company was founded with the intention of sharing knowledge, skills and experience in cultural diversity, sexual harassment, organizational development and other areas pertaining to workforce management. As the workplace and the workforce evolved, the mission of the company also evolved to where it is today – a company focusing on excellent services in generational workforce strategies and cultural competency. CHR Associates orients its services to the size, mission, structure and budget of the individual company.

Philosophy
CHR Associates believes that all of us are diverse in some ways and that diversity begins with knowing our own cultural orientation, then being able to identify how others are both different and the same. The company’s approach to diversity engagements are to identify the forms of diversity within the organization, determine the relationship of diversity to the mission/vision on the organization, and to assist in clarifying and resolving any difficulties that have arisen due to those differences.

Areas of Consulting
Change Management, Coaching, Conference Presentations, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Diversity Assessments/Audits, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Internal Diversity Team Development, Keynote Speaking, Management Training/Consultation, Mentoring, Multilingual Issues, Needs Assessments, Organizational Analysis/Assessment, Organizational Development, Organizational Planning and Development, Sexual Harassment, Small Group Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Training

No. of Consultants: 1
Years in Diversity: 23

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COMMUNITY CHANGE
14 Beacon Street, Room 605
Boston, MA 02108

Contact: Paul Marcus
Phone: 617.523.0555
Fax: 617.523.1847
Email: paul@communitychangeinc.org

Description
CCI holds a focus on the importance of understanding, recognizing and working to change elements of systemic and institutional racism. We provide frameworks and exercises which place the existence of prejudice and bias in the context of structures of dominance and oppression – to create environments where the under-empowered and underrepresented are given voice and opportunities to contribute. We define racism as having more to do with historically embedded white power and privilege than as attitudes or actions against a particular “race.” Our anti-racism work is not solely about African Americans but rather loosening the knots which entangle all races.

Philosophy
We believe lasting change is achieved through understanding and recognizing elements of systemic and institutional racism and thus working to change those patterns and practices. We strive to move beyond the development of interpersonal goodwill and respectful behavior to learning how to identify opportunities to create environments where the under-empowered and underrepresented can be given their voice. Our work overall is about eliminating oppression including dynamics of class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age and gender. We prefer to work in partnership with our clients to design the best activities for their particular need. Typically, we provide needs assessments, retreat facilitation, coaching, technical assistance for diversity initiatives and workshops.

Areas of Consulting
Diversity Assessments
Training Programs
Organizational Change

No. of Consultants: 4
Years in Diversity: 35

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CROSS-CULTURAL MEDIATION SERVICES
21 Tremlett Street
Dorchester, MA 02124

Contact: Madison F. Thompson
Phone: 617.650.7505
Email: Madison.crossculture@gmail.com

Description
As a skilled mediator, trainer and facilitator, Madison (Matt) Thompson has over 24 years of experience in diversity, conflict resolution and consulting in the corporate arena, health care, higher education and at the grassroots level helping organizations and their professional staff bridge the cultural differences that have impeded their efficiency of practice and harmony of operation.

Philosophy
Each of us is influenced by multiple cultures and value systems encountered in our lives and that shape how we view the world and assess our interactions with, and the actions of others. By becoming aware of the values and influences that shape our personal lives we can begin to understand how the differences we encounter daily shape our collective interactions and open the door to bridging those differences.

Areas of Consulting
Affirmative Action, Affirmative Action Plan Development, Antiracism, Bias Reduction, Coaching, Crisis Intervention/Mediation, Cultural differences/Diversity Awareness, Diversity Assessments/Audits, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, EEOC, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Gender Issues, Internal Diversity Team Development
Keynote Speaking, Management Training/Consultation, Mentoring, Needs Assessments, Organizational Analysis/Assessment, Organizational Development, Racial Awareness, Recruitment Strategies, Sexual Harassment, Small Group facilitation, Team Building, Trainer Programs, Training

Years in Diversity: 24

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CULTURAL ACCESS CONSORTIUM
50 Franklin Street, 4th Floor
Boston MA, 02110

Contact: Judy Berk
Phone: 617.357.1864
Fax: 617.357.1870
Email: jberk@culturalaccess.org

Description
Judy Berk has collaborated closely with organizations and community members to create accessible cultural programming in Massachusetts and the greater New England region. She served as student matinee and access coordinator at Huntington Theatre Company; founder/coordinator of Boston Artreach for VSA Arts of Massachusetts; and co-facilitator of training workshops for Deaf ASL theatre consultants and theatre audio describers sponsored by Huntington Theatre Company and Bay State Council of the Blind, respectively. Her publication credits include co-author of “Deaf-Blind Theatre Access Guide” and “A Guide to Audio Description in the Performing Arts.” Judy currently serves on the Access/Diversity Advisory Board of DeCordova Museum, Huntington Theatre Company, Museum of Fine Arts, StageSource, Wang Center for the Performing Arts and Wheelock Family Theatre. Judy also sits on the Steering Committee of Boston’s Show of Hands Theatre Company, a deaf-run organization.

Philosophy
CAC carries out its mission by working with community members to provide services and programs that include: coordinating ASL and audio described performances, access awareness training for staff, training workshops and seminars for audio describers, ASL interpreters and consultants an online calendar of accessible events and programs, database of ASL interpreters, ASL consultants and audio describers. Outreach programs include Celebrate Family, a program that brings survivors of domestic violence and their children to the arts.

Areas of Consulting
Multilingual Issues, Recruitment & Retention, Needs Assessments, Management Development, Training, Internal Diversity Team Development, Employee Development, Diversity Training, Diversity Assessments, Diversity Plan Development, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Bias Reduction, and Change Management

Years in Diversity: 16

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EASTERN POINT CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
90 Roundwood Road
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464

Contact: Katie Herzog
Phone: 617.965.4141
Fax: 617.965.4172
Email: info@eastpt.com

Description
Eastern Point Consulting Group, Inc. is a woman owned management consulting firm specializing in bringing practical solutions to complex challenges. Our approach to managing diversity is based on our understanding of the dynamics of difference. We focus on opportunity, productivity and changing organizational systems. We partner with our clients to provide programs that are effective and geared to the particular organizational culture. We stress that diversity is not affirmative action and that it is inclusive of all members of the workplace. Eastern Point has both the experience and the expertise to assist organizations utilizing a collaborative and partnering approach. Eastern Point is committed to superior customer service, client relations with customized consultation and training.

Philosophy
A highly interactive, non-confrontational approach that focuses on both the individuals and the system. All consultants have OD as well as diversity backgrounds.

Areas of Consulting
Diversity Assessments, Management Development, EEO Compliance, Sexual Harassment, Board Development, Strategic Planning, Training Programs, Affirmative Action, Affirmative Action Plan Development, Antiracism, Bias Reduction, Change Management, Coaching, Conference Presentations, Crisis Intervention/Mediation, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, EEO Compliance, Employee Development, Executive Dialog Forums, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Gender Issues, Internal Diversity Team Development, Keynote Speaking, Mentoring, Needs Assessments, Organizational Analysis, Organizational Development, Organizational Planning & Development, Program Evaluation, Racial Awareness, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment & Retention, Search Training, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Harassment, Small Group Facilitation, Team Building, Trainer Programs, and Training

No. of Consultants: 15
Years in Diversity: 20

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FAMILY CENTER (THE)
366 Somerville Ave.
Somerville, MA 02143

Contact: Cheryl Vines
Phone: 617.628.8815
Fax: 617.625.2351
Email: cvines@thefamilycenterinc.org

Description
The Family Center’s diversity training and consultation program offers diverse consultants and trainers committed to providing effective, systemically focused services that help create healthier and more effective environments. Through the use of experiential exercises, simulations and videos our consultants strive to create a safe environment where participants can begin to respectfully explore and expand their knowledge and sensitivity to issues of diversity. By utilizing a variety of teaching modalities, we have found that lessons experienced by individuals and groups are more likely to be retained and adapted to the workplace than theory or directives delivered in lectures.

Philosophy
The Family Center’s diversity consultation services emphasizes an understanding of the different cultural and ethnic backgrounds which instruct people’s different perspectives and world views. We design, facilitate and assign consulting and training teams based on the individual needs of the organizations that we work with. Our training designs are based on an experimental learning model. Experiential training techniques enable our facilitators to accelerate both individual and group developmental processes. Participants are given an opportunity to learn from their experiences by connecting interactive activities and simulations provided during their training to their own individual and group experiences, histories and world views. We avoid using activities that encourage blaming and shaming amongst group members.

Areas of Consulting
Diversity Assessments
Training Programs

No. of Consultants: Varies
Years in Diversity: 20

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GILVAR & ASSOCIATES
29 Concord Square
Boston, MA 02118

Contact: Barbara Gilvar
Phone: 617.437.0850
Fax: 617.437.0841
Email: barbaragilvar@earthlink.net

Description
My expertise is executive search. Besides commitment to diversity, I know how to identify candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented groups, who have successful leadership experience and whose style and philosophy fit a particular organization. Organizations which are diverse, as well as those which are not, have hired these candidates because I understood the organizations and the match was right. Other services are searches for Board members and teaching/assisting agencies in hiring and Board workshops.

Philosophy
Finding the right people for any position is complicated but with wisdom, experience and “know how”, it can be done well. Assuring that candidates are diverse is extra work and requires a clear strategy, which I use successfully.

Areas of Consulting
Board Development, Diversity Assessments, Recruitment & Retention, Recruitment Strategies, Search Training, Organizational Analysis, Organizational Development, Organizational Planning & Development, Affirmative Action, Change Management, Coaching, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, Executive Dialog Forums, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Internal Diversity Team Development, Management Development, Needs Assessments, Program Evaluation, Sexual Harassment, Small Group Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Trainer Programs, and Training

Years in Diversity: 20

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GOSS ASSOCIATES
304 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115

Contact: Sadie Burton-Goss
Phone: 617.439.4677
Fax: 617.296.6161
Email: callsadie@gmail.com

Description
Sadie Burton-Goss is Principal for Goss Associates, specializing in diversity, leadership, board development and strategic planning. Her experiences span twenty years as an internal/external consultant and manager in health care, technology, education, government, non-profit, and the financial services organizations. In addition, she has served as a management and diversity consultant to over one hundred organizations, in both the private and non-profit sector. Sadie is recognized for her knowledge, skill, and expertise in the assessment, design, facilitation and leadership of diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Philosophy
Our years of experience have taught us that opportunities to address diversity and inclusion challenges always provide an additional opportunity for organizations, employees and leaders to learn more about what is important at the core, and how to maximize the essence of all that is good, for the common good. The organization gets to know and value itself and its members in a wonder-filled, fun, and instructive way using the best approaches available in assessment, interactive activity, inquiry, multi-media, discovery, leadership/team development, and creative strategy building.

Areas of Consulting
Diversity and Inclusion, Affirmative Action, Board Development, Change/Transition Management, Coaching, Conference Presentations, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Diversity Assessments/Audits, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Gender Issues, Human Resource Development, Internal Diversity Team Development, Keynote Speaking, Leadership/Team Development, Management Training/Consultation, Mentoring, Needs Assessments, Planning, Racial Awareness, Sexual Harassment, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Trainer Programs, Training, Work and Career Coaching

Number of Consultants: varies

Years in Diversity: 20+

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GREATER GOOD CONSULTING
125 Whitehall Road
Amesbury, MA 01913

Contact: Jodi Delibertis
Phone: 978.500.1722
Email: jodi.delibertis@greatergoodconsulting.com

Description
Our consultants share a history of facilitating learning to share leadership and ownership across differences of class, race, religion, sexuality, nationality and personality. Though diversity can act as a barrier, we approach it as an invaluable resource for fulfilling an organization's mission. We work with the organization to design a process that tends to all levels of relationship in the organization (personal, interpersonal, institutional and cultural) and creates environments where creative transformation is possible.

Philosophy
Our work as consultants is to help organizations and groups develop, engage and support the transformational leadership of its individuals and the collective. Transformational leadership includes those aspects of leadership that are concerned with the values and purpose that motivate action and change and that promote the mission of the organization. Working with diversity or learning to value and work across difference is essential to an organization's capacity to fulfill its mission. We work in partnership with the formal leadership of the organization to support it in nourishing and encouraging this transformational leadership of the organization to support it in nourishing and encouraging this transformational leadership at all levels of the organization.

Areas of Consulting
Antiracism, Bias Reduction, Conference Presentations, Crisis Intervention Mediation, Cultural Audits Assessments, Cultural Differences, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Initiatives: Plan Development, training, facilitation of groups, focus groups, Gender Issues, International Diversity Team Development, Keynote Speaking, Management Development, Mentoring, Organizational Change, Racial Awareness, Sexual Orientation, Team Building, Training Programs

Years in Diversity: 25

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HAMLIN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
34 Pilgrim Road
Marblehead, MA 01945

Contact: Nancy R. Hamlin
Phone: 781.631.5428
Fax: 781.631.6571
Email: Hamlin3@aol.com

Description
Hamlin & Associates Inc. helps companies custom-design initiatives to understand and manage issues that affect the productivity of the changing work force. Components may include: designing and implementing training, organizational and training assessments, developing a seminar series, senior management assessments, working with leadership advisory groups, organizing multicultural and gender based networks, coaching, career development and board development. Hamlin & Associates is available to help you with a broad range of training and organizational change issues. We bring a strong track record of success in working with major corporations and non-profit organizations.

Philosophy
Hamlin & Associates Inc.’s goal is to provided an assessment and training effort that reduces the anxiety often associated with multicultural issues, gender and diversity. Companies learn strategies to deal with subtle discrimination and similar problems by stripping away cultural stereotypes, building mutual respect, raising morale and improving communication among people who perceive each other as different.

Areas of Consulting
Training Programs
Diversity Assessments
Management Development
Board Development

Years in Diversity: 30

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IBIS CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
10 Speen Street, Suite 7
Framingham, MA 01701

Contact: Erica Bronstein
Phone: 508.283.1423 x203
Fax: 508.283.1424
Email: info@ibisconsultinggroup.com

Description
Ibis is a leader in diversity and change management with more than 20 years’ experience. We have designed diversity initiatives for large and small organizations nationally and internationally. Our expertise is in diversity assessments, diversity strategic planning, diversity and cross-cultural training, team-building and executive coaching. We take a systems approach to diversity, integrating a focus on organizational systems -- such as recruitment and hiring, professional development, performance appraisal, communication, community engagement, etc. -- with a focus on individual diversity awareness and skills development.

Philosophy
IBIS consultants bring a passion to diversity work, drawing on our commitment to justice and our understanding of organizational dynamics. We hold the philosophy that greater diversity will result in significant benefits to an organization – to its productivity, creativity and teamwork. We use a model of diversity which is inclusive and multidimensional (i.e., class, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, parental status, physical ability, etc.). We also focus on the multiple systems of advantage and disadvantage, which may be invisible to some, but are embedded in attitudes, cultures and institutions. Our goals include enhancing awareness and improving interpersonal skills. In addition we assist organizations to address their organizational culture and the formal and informal systems that may be barriers to inclusion.

Areas of Consulting
Diversity Assessments, Training Programs, Sexual Harassment, Strategic Planning, Antiracism, Bias Reduction, Board Development, Change Management, Coaching, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, Executive Forums, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Gender Issues, Internal Diversity Team Development, Management Development, Mentoring, Needs Assessments, Multilingual Issues, Organizational Analysis, Organizational Development, Organizational Planning & Development, Racial Awareness, Recruitment & Retention, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Harassment, Small Group Facilitation, Team Building, Trainer-the-Trainer Programs, and Training.

No. of Consultants: 3 core consultants and a network of 6 additional consultants

Years in Diversity: 22

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INNOVATION BY DESIGN, INC.
6 Perry Street Apt. 3
Brookline, MA 02445

Contact: Jacqui Lindsay
Phone: 617.566.9186
Fax: Same, call first
Email: jacqui.lindsay@verizon.net

Description
Jacqui Lindsay is an organizational development consultant who works with organizations and communities committed to social change. She supports their efforts to produce results – within themselves and the world – by developing their capacities for ongoing self and environmental assessment, dialogue, goal setting, collaborative learning and systems thinking and change. She helps them harness the intelligence of their diverse members to deepen their intelligence as systems and build shared vision and community.

Philosophy
All of my work focuses on systems change and supporting organizations, communities and networks of allies to collaborate to bring about that change. Diversity is at the core of the work and is the source of innovation in the work. The innovation I support organizations to design requires including new and diverse voices at the table: to accurately diagnose problems and solve them in ways that work for the diverse community of people that make up an organization and the target populations it serves.

Areas of Consulting
Organizational Change
Diversity Assessments
Strategic Planning
Board Development

Years in Diversity: 23

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LACH TRAINING & CONSULTING
40 Ledgelawn Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420

Contact: Claudia Lach
Phone: 781.860.9782
Fax: 781.860.9782
Email: info@lachtc.com
Website: www.Lachtc.com

Description
Lach Training & Consulting works with public and non-profit organizations to facilitate the development of human capacity and organizational systems needed to fulfill their missions. We believe in a collaborative consulting approach to design environments of respect, trust and commitment where members are driven by meaningful work. Services are tailored to the specific needs of the client, and are geared at creating effective workplaces and healthy organizational cultures with highly motivated boards and employees. To accomplish these goals, diversity and inclusion issues are part of any engagement or are approached as individual projects.

Claudia Lach, Principal of Lach Training & Consulting, is a native of Argentina, educated in Israel and the U.S., and a former Assistant Dean of the International Business School at Brandeis University. Ms. Lach is committed to facilitating the development of inclusive workplaces. She is a co-author of “Getting Ready: Focusing on Cultural Competence in Long Term Care Organizations”.

All services are also offered in Spanish.

Philosophy
We follow a collaborative consulting approach that involves the client in the planning and implementation of each stage of the project, making sure that we relate to their uniqueness, specific needs and goals. Our goal is to facilitate transformational interventions that move individuals, groups and the entire organization from raising awareness and understanding of issues of diversity and inclusion to changing assumptions, behaviors and systems to embrace and value that diversity.

We are skillful in facilitating difficult conversations in a non-threatening or confrontational way. Training is highly interactive and a sense of humor is always present. We focus on achieving concrete outcomes and making sure that organizations follow agreed action plans.

Lach Training & Consulting works with a wide range of experienced associates to meet the specific needs of each project.

Areas of Consulting
Diversity Assessments, Plan development, Diversity Training, Facilitation, Intercultural communication, Intercultural conflict

Years in Diversity: 20+

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MCCORMICK BOWERS ASSOCIATES
14 Beacon Street, Suite 614
Boston, MA 02108

Contact: Jane Bowers
Phone: 617.742.7292
Fax: 617.720.2765
Email: janemcba@aol.com

Description
McCormick Bowers & Associates helps community-based nonprofits with organizational development, resource development and diversity. The firm forms diverse teams as appropriate and has significant experience working with multiracial, multilingual and immigrant groups. The firm aims to help internal champions carry forward the work of enabling organizations to be settings in which all individuals-board members, staff, program participants and supporters--can best reach their potential.

Philosophy
We begin by conferring with agency leadership to outline a research and consultative approach. We seek to agree on a scope of work that begins with identifying the current situation and the goals, with the support of the internal leadership team. After collecting and analyzing information, we seek to involve the greatest number of staff members in interactive planning sessions. Based on the informational analysis and the planning sessions, we work toward developing a plan for ongoing activities carried forward by internal champions.

Areas of Consulting
Strategic Planning, Training Programs, Management Development, Diversity Assessments, Antiracism, Board Development, Change Management, Coaching, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Diversity Plan Development, Focus Groups, Internal Diversity Team Development, Multilingual Issues, Needs Assessments, Organizational Analysis, Organizational Development, and Organizational Planning and  Development

No. of Consultants: 5
Years in Diversity: 25

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MCNEELY, MADELINE & ASSOCIATES
68 Jewett Street
Newton, MA 02458

Contact: Madeline McNeely
Phone: 617.320.7381
Fax: 617.795.2347
Email: mm@madelinemcneely.com
Website: www.madelinemcneely.com/www.in-blancecoaching.com

Description
Madeline McNeely and Associates partners with clients to produce transformative results in the non-profit and corporate sectors. We understand organizational change processes are complex, therefore, before we offer process solutions we listen deeply and gather information about the group’s assets as well as organizational and leadership barriers. We employ a range of methods including diversity assessments, 360 evaluations, coaching, strategic planning, mediation, team-building and competency-based trainings. Our consultants are master trainers, facilitators, coaches and consultants.

Philosophy
For any prospective individual or organizational client, we create a proposal which includes a vision, outcomes and success indicators. This is based on interviewing the client and responses to a questionnaire. Trust and relationship building is at the core of any transformative diversity work we do. We employ an array of approaches, including leadership coaching, 360 evaluation assessments, strategic planning, and experiential training. We measure the success of our work based on the results we produced, the processes we designed and the quality of relationships that were built. Our consultant teams are multi-racial and multi-cultural and are master consultants, coaches, trainers and facilitators.

Areas of Consulting
Antiracism, Bias Reduction, Board Development, Change Management, Coaching, Conference Presentations, Crisis Intervention/Mediation, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Cultural differences/Diversity Awareness, Employee Development, Diversity Assessments/Audits, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, Executive Dialog Forums, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Gender Issues, Internal Diversity Team Development, Keynote Speaking, Management Training/Consultation, Mentoring, Needs Assessments, Organizational Analysis/Assessment, Organizational Development, Organizational planning & Development, Program Evaluation, Racial Awareness, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment/Retention, Sexual Orientation, Small Group Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Trainer Programs, Training

No of Consultants: 5
Years in Diversity: 15

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Description
Ann Moritz has specialized in cultural diversity and inclusion for nearly 30 years. Her background in human resources, training, newspaper editing and management developed primarily from three major daily newspapers, most extensively at The Boston Globe. She works to develop creative solutions and programs for organizations. She makes unusual strides in developing her clients’ philosophy regarding diversity and their ability to improve and sustain it. She works to eliminate “isms,” most frequently racism, sexism and classism. Since 1981 she has assumed leadership roles in a corporate management capacity, since 1988 privately as a management consultant.

Philosophy
My consulting is based on a philosophy that a thriving society results from a sense of community and common humanity. That sense is built on honest recognition and ethical use of power and privilege. This is possible only with a valuing of our own cultural heritage and a genuine respect for and interest in different cultures. Most organizations are daunted by the need to be culturally diverse and are at a loss to find sustainable methods to meet such needs. They struggle to recognize systems of privilege that get in the way. My work is tailor-made with each client to advance organizational needs that develop thinking, motivations and past diversity efforts. The result is a product that the client can own and build upon. My role is to be a catalyst and to help implement appropriate and measurable outcomes that become a client’s long-term investment.

Areas of Consulting
Diversity Assessments, Board Development, Recruitment & Retention, Affirmative Action, Affirmative Action Plan Development, Antiracism, Bias Reduction, Change Management, Coaching, Conference Presentations, Crisis Intervention/Mediation, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Executive Dialog Forums, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Gender Issues, Internal Diversity Team Development, Management Development, Mentoring, Needs Assessments, Organizational Analysis, Organizational Development, Organizational Planning & Development, Program Evaluation, Racial Awareness, Recruitment Strategies, Sexual Harassment, Small Group Facilitation, Team Building, Trainer Programs, and Training

No. of Consultants: Varies
Years in Diversity: 29

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MORRIS, MARSHA M. & ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
11 Ward Street
Somerville, MA 02143

Contact: Marsha M. Morris
Phone: 617.441.4060
Fax: 617.441.4060
Email: mmorris@mmi-consult.com

Description
Marsha Morris & Associates, International (MMI) is an organizational development consulting practice providing assessment, change management, diversity, facilitation, executive coaching and training services. Diversity is MMI’s area of expertise. MMI’s philosophy in providing diversity services emphasizes the value of collaboration. We design and implement collaborative processes that include key stakeholder involvement in achieving diversity related goals. The strength of our practice lies in our capacity to synthesize complex and seemingly disparate issues and offer insightful analysis.

Philosophy
MMI’s philosophy in providing diversity consultant services emphasizes the value of collaboration. It is our practice’s expertise to implement collaborative processes that include key stakeholder involvement in achieving diversity-related goals. We believe that the stakeholder’s involvement in identifying diversity related issues within the organization and strategies to address these issues ultimately facilitates the implementation of the strategies.

Areas of Consulting
Board Development, Diversity Assessments, Program Evaluation, Organizational Change, Change Management, Coaching, Crisis Intervention/Mediation, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Internal Diversity Team Development, Management Development, Mentoring, Needs Assessments, Organizational Analysis, Organizational Development, Organizational Planning & Development, Small Group Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Team Building and Training

No. of Consultants: 2
Years in Diversity: 17

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NONPROFIT SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATES
111 Puritan Lane
Sudbury, MA 01776

Contact: Judy Freiwirth
Phone: 978.443.7201
Fax: 978.443.7414
Email: Judy@NonprofitSA.com

Description
Judy Freiwirth and Wilbur Herrington are organizational development consultants with a strong track record of experience, who provide a wide range of consulting and training services to non-profit and community-based organizations. They partner as a team for diversity focused initiatives including assessments, cultural audits, training, anti-racism work, diversity plan development and implementation and related human resource issues.

Philosophy
Our approach to diversity and organizational change is based on systems thinking, analyzing root causes and developing strategies based on understanding systemic relationships. We use a non-prescriptive approach, customizing our consulting and training specifically to the needs of the organization and in alignment with its mission and constituency. We are collaborative and outcomes oriented and work with all levels of the organization to create a safe environment while addressing the role of interpersonal relationships and institutional systems.

Areas of Consulting:
Strategic Planning
Diversity Initiatives
Board Development
Management Development
Program Evaluation

No. of Consultants: 2
Years in Diversity: 34

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RLH ENTERPRISES
55 Burroughs Street
Boston, MA 02130

Contact: Rosa Lee Hunter
Phone: 617.983.0845
Fax: 617.983.0063
Email: rosa.hunter@comcast.net

Description
The expertise of RLH Enterprises, Inc. is to help organizations to operate more effectively by managing diversity through enhanced leadership skills and to achieve stronger leadership through synergy. With many years of experience in organizational diagnosis, leadership development and diversity training, RLH Enterprises possesses the unique ability to quickly assess the prevailing culture, target the organization’s specific needs and lead the management and staff to effective solutions through a variety of interactive exercises.

Philosophy
With many years of experience in the work of change management, what sets our work apart from others is our holistic approach to staff and leadership development. The work of diversity and differences is really that of human organizational change and transformation. Our models for managing diversity are built on the knowledge that every person within the workplace can and should be held accountable for demonstrating strong leadership qualities. We believe that outstanding managers and leaders are committed to improving communications, eliminating stereotypes and misconceptions and deriving optimum value from a diverse workforce.

Areas of Consulting:
Diversity Assessments, Training Programs, Management Development, Strategic Planning, Affirmative Action, Affirmative Action Plan Development, Antiracism, Bias Reduction, Change Management, Coaching, Conference Presentations, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, Executive Dialog Forums, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Gender Issues, Internal Diversity Team Development, Keynote Speaking, Mentoring, Organizational Analysis, Organizational Development, Organizational Planning & Development, Program Evaluation, Racial Awareness, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment & Retention, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Harassment, Small Group Facilitation, Team Building, Trainer Programs and Training

Years in Diversity: 20+

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THOMAS, CAROLE COPELAND
400 West Cummings Park Suite 1725-154
Woburn, MA 01801

Contact: Carole Copeland Thomas
Phone: 508.947.5755
Fax: 508.947.3903
Email: carole@tellcarole.com

Description
Carole Copeland Thomas is a veteran diversity professional specializing in helping organizations to empower employees both on and off the job. She delivers high energy, high content programs that will inspire your staff members to action. As a speaker, consultant and syndicated radio talk show host, Carole keeps her pulse on the latest information impacting diversity, leadership and empowerment issues.

Philosophy
I approach diversity by looking at how individuals within an organization can empower themselves to practice diversity both on and off the job. It becomes a way of life and a means to teach necessary skills to manage differences and similarities within the framework of human interaction. I also include historical perspectives to help people to understand why diversity has always been a part of the American experience.

Areas of Consulting
Diversity Assessments, Training Programs, Management Development, Affirmative Action, Affirmative Action Plan Development, Antiracism, Bias Reduction, Coaching, Board Development, Change Management, Conference Presentations, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, EEO Compliance, Employee Development, Executive Dialog Forums, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Gender Issues, Internal Diversity Team Development, Keynote Speaking, Mentoring, Needs Assessments, Organizational Analysis, Organizational Development, Organizational Planning & Development, Program Evaluation, Racial Awareness, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment & Retention, Search Training, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Harassment, Small Group Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Trainer Programs and Training

Years in Diversity: 15

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TING & ASSOCIATES
2 Eliot Place
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Contact: Sara Ting
Phone: 617.522.8645
Fax: 617.971.0137
Email: sara.ting@verizon.net

Description
Since 1987 Ting & Associates has provided consulting services and diversity training to empower organizations in their diversity and inclusion initiatives. Skills and services range from designing and delivering powerful diversity training to assessment surveys. We offer an exceptional diversity tool that can help individuals embrace differences everyday. In a little over two years it has been planted in all 50 states in educational institutions. We can empower your organization in addressing diversity and inclusion.

Philosophy
My approach to diversity is to empower individuals to embrace diversity and inclusion. My programs are designed to engage individuals in a process of self-discovery. They become more self-aware and develop a deeper understanding of diversity and inclusion. With this self-awareness and knowledge come the opportunity for change.

Areas of Consulting
Antiracism, Bias Reduction, Conference Presentations, Cultural differences/Diversity Awareness, Employee Development, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, Executive Dialog Forums, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Internal Diversity Team Development, Keynote Speaking, Management Training/Consultation, Racial Awareness, Trainer Programs, Training

No. of Consultants: 4
Years in Diversity: 20+

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VERNA MYERS CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
73 Chestnut Street
Newton, MA 02465

Contact: Verna A. Myers
Phone: 617.559.9800
Fax: 617.558.5578
Email: info@vernamyersconsulting.com  http://www.vernamyersconsulting.com

Description
Vernā Myers Consulting Group, LLC consults to public and private organizations about how to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. She focuses on diversity and inclusion as core values of any organization interested in enhancing its ability to achieve its core purpose. Ms. Myers specializes in motivating organizations to embrace diversity; designing and implementing comprehensive diversity initiatives; facilitating anti-bias trainings; and helping organizations develop strategies to increase the recruitment and retention of staff of color.

Philosophy
As a diversity consultant, it is my role to help people and organizations act on their best instincts – to encourage them and teach them how to realize their core values of fairness and excellence as they pursue their core purpose, the purpose for which they exist. It is my experience that organizations retain diversity consultants because they want to be more diverse and inclusive, but are either at a lost about how to accomplish this goal or believe that the goal is counter to other “more important” business-related objectives. My job is to show an organization how diversity and inclusion are intrinsic to any successful organization’s value system and are assets rather than hindrances to its purpose. The second step is to work with people and organizations to make sure their commitment to these values are demonstrated in the organization’s culture, policies and practices.

Areas of Consulting
Executive Introductory Sessions, VMCG Speaking Services, Assessments, Strategic Action Plan, Diversity Leadership Workshops, Individual Coaching
Services, Gender Diversity and Work Flexibility Workshop, Mentor Training Workshops, Recruitment & Retention Training Programs, EEO Compliance & Sexual Harassment Workshops, Outreach and Hiring Assistance. (For a complete list of services please see website)

Years in Diversity: 10

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VISIONS, INC.
48 Juniper Street
Roxbury, MA 02119

Contact: Greg Gale
Phone: 617.541.4109
Fax: 617.541.4141
Email: office@visions-inc.org

Description
VISIONS, Inc. was founded on the belief that multicultural organizations and communities can be created and maintained by understanding and eliminating racism, sexism, ageism, classism, heterosexism, anti-Semitism, adultism, ableism, violence, and other forms of oppression and internalized oppression. Grounded in an African American tradition, we strive to provide multicultural consultation and training to individuals and groups confronting and challenging oppression at the institutional, cultural, interpersonal and personal levels and develop and support existing community development projects that empower persons who are the targets of inequality.

Philosophy
VISIONS consultants apply behavioral and other social science technology to address issues of injustice in ways that honor differing worldviews and traditions. A key aspect is helping people in groups enhance their work together in a way that supports equity and inclusiveness. We offer individuals and groups in a broad range of business, education, human service and community development settings practical strategies, with demonstrated efficacy, to enhance human resource management, conflict resolution and decision-making.

Areas of Consulting
Organizational Development, Antiracism, Change Management, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Diversity Assessments, Multilingual Issues, Organizational Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Gender Issues, Needs Assessments, Diversity Initiatives and Training

No. of Consultants: 40+
Years in Diversity: 25

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WORLD VIEW SERVICES
1 Carey Circle #213
Revere, MA 02151-1610

Contact: Paula Parnagian
Phone: 781.289.9803
Fax: 781.289.9804
Email: pparnagian@worldviewservices.net

Description
Founded in 1990, World View Services is a full-service, consulting and training company, specializing in diversity, conflict, and organizational effectiveness. We are a collaborative team of senior associates, providing a complete spectrum of organizational services.

We are consistently told by our clients that what sets us apart is our:

• ability to listen to our clients,
• collaborative approach to problem solving
• creative solutions
• ability to move organizations quickly beyond stubborn, long-standing barriers
• humor, warmth, and a deep understanding of the way that individuals, processes, and organizations work

Philosophy
World View Services approaches each client project with a fresh eye. We start with the premise that navigating the unchartered waters in today’s multicultural, global environment can be difficult. We also know that successful institutional change is an organic and highly individualized process, unique to each organization, and not a chain of “one size fits all” events.

World View Services listens carefully to its clients, respecting what they know, think and want, all the while building on their unique strengths and histories. We have a highly-collaborative style, partnering with our clients to design solutions that lead to real growth and transformation. Using our deep understanding of individuals, organizations and processes, we quickly and powerfully help our clients move to where they want to go.

World View Services is highly respectful of our clients’ time and resources by avoiding fancy formulas or rigid methodologies. Using an integrated approach of only-when-and-as-needed services (such as system analysis, strategic planning, interventions, OD consulting, training, coaching, facilitation and evaluation), World View Services quickly identifies and designs simple, innovative and elegant solutions to long-standing problems. With the highest regard for organizational culture and process, our goal is always to get quickly and simply to the heart of the matter.

Areas of Consulting
Antiracism, Bias Reduction, Board Development, Change Management, Coaching, Conference Presentations, Crisis Intervention/Mediation, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Diversity Assessments/Audits, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Gender Issues, Internal Diversity Team Development, Keynote Speaking, Management Training/Consultation, Multilingual Issues, Needs Assessments, Organizational Analysis/Assessment, Organizational Development, Organizational Planning & Development, Program Evaluation, Racial Awareness, Sexual Orientation, Small Group Facilitation, Team Building, Trainer Programs and Training

Years in Diversity: 19

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