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.
AHA SOLUTIONS
BATES CONSULTING
BLOOM, DEBORA ASSOCIATES
CENTER FOCUS INTERNATIONAL
CHANGEWORKS CONSULTING
CHRYSALIS CONSULTING GROUP
COMMUNITY CHANGE
CULTURAL ACCESS CONSORTIUM
EASTERN POINT CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
ELLIOTT, PAULA & ASSOCIATES
FAMILY CENTER (THE)
FOX, JOAN B. CONSULTING, INC.
GILVAR & ASSOCIATES
GOLDSTONE CONSULTING SERVICES
HAMLIN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
IBIS CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
INNOVATION BY DESIGN, INC.
INTEGRATED RESOURCES
LACH TRAINING & CONSULTING
MCCORMICK BOWERS ASSOCIATES
MORITZ ADVISORY GROUP
MORRIS, MARSHA M. INTERNATIONAL
MYERS, VERNA A. ESQ
NONPROFIT SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATES
RLH ENTERPRISES
THOMAS, CAROLE COPELAND
VISIONS, INC.
WASSERMAN & ASSOCIATES
WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES (RACIAL JUSTICE CONNECTION, INC)
WOMEN’S THEOLOGICAL CENTER
WORLD VIEW SERVICES
AHA SOLUTIONS
91 Bynner Street, Suite 9
Boston, MA 02130-1010
Contact: Judy Tso
Phone: 617.524.4980
Fax: 501.423.1067
Email: judytso@ahasolutions.org
Description
Judy Tso, MAA is a social scientist, consultant and coach specializing in facilitating organizational diversity initiatives by developing the diversity team and its vision, building cultural and diversity awareness, and teaching problem-solving strategies to address conflict. Ms. Tso is certified as a Jhoward (Jeff Howard) diversity consultant and is trained in a number of anti-racism methodologies.
Philosophy
My approach draws from a number of bases including postmodern anthropology, the relationship among people, culture and power. We use the CTI method of co-active coaching in which a peer-to-peer relationship is created between client and coach. The use of creative problem solving is combined with processes that allow for the voice and expression of all members of the group.
Areas of Consulting
Internal Diversity Team Development
Coaching
Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness
Diversity Training
Antiracism
Cultural Audits/Assessments
Keynote Speaking
Organizational Analysis
Team Building
Training
No. of Consultants: Varies
Years in Diversity: 5
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BATES CONSULTING
15 Grew Hill Road
Boston MA. 02131
Contact: Kelly Bates Esq.
Phone: 617.276.3086
Fax: 617.469.8444
Email: kbates@batesconsulting.com
Description
Bates Consulting helps to build healthy, high functioning and multicultural organizations through diversity and organizational development consulting and training. Our services are geared to practical advice and direction that leads to action oriented multicultural change. Our programs provide clients with new insight and constructive ways to implement change. We specialize in diversity management and training, strategic planning, leadership and executive management, board development.
Philosophy
I believe in working with clients around diversity on a personal, interpersonal and institutional level with attention to a broad array of diversity issues, anti-oppression concepts and communication and conflict methodologies. I believe diversity must be integrated into the whole organization and should not be an ad hoc effort.
Areas of Consulting
Organizational Development
Board Development
Diversity Training
Years in Diversity: 5
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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: dbloom@dbloomassociates.com
Description
Debora Bloom and Associates provides customized diversity consultation and training services. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-racial team of women and men of diverse backgrounds committed to fostering productive, respectful and inclusive workplaces. We partner with our clients to strengthen organizations. Our programs are targeted to specific needs of each organization. Since 1986, we have helped many businesses, not for profit, healthcare and government organizations improve.
Philosophy
We believe to be effective diversity consultants, we have to model well-functioning working relationships between people of difference. Our assessment and training projects are conducted by teams of skilled consultants who represent multiple aspects of diversity within each team. Our highly interactive training is non-confrontational and is built on sound principles of adult learning. Training programs are customized to the needs of each organization. We believe diversity training should be positioned as one component of a comprehensive diversity process that includes needs assessment and addresses management practices, recruitment practices, management accountability and career development as well as diversity sensitization.
Areas of Consulting
Diversity Development
Sexual Harassment
Diversity Assessment/Audits
Diversity Training
Management
No. of Consultants: Varies
Years in Diversity: 12
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CENTER FOCUS INTERNATIONAL
20 Park Plaza Suite 833
Boston, MA 02116
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: 16
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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: changeworks@earthlink.net / www.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: 20
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CHRYSALIS CONSULTING GROUP
640 Newton Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
Contact: Carol Rinehart
Phone: 413.536.6913
Fax: same
Email: renick.rinehart@verizon.net
Description
Carol Rinehart is principal owner of the Chrysalis Consulting Group with her husband and consulting partner Doug Renick. Chrysalis is devoted to creating contexts for change within organizations and individuals. They provide consulting and training for employees at all levels in both public and private sectors, nationally and internationally. A major emphasis in Doug’s work at present is organizational change in public schools. Doug’s current clients include the Boston Public Schools and Ruiz Training Associates based in Boston and Puerto Rico. Carol’s current clients include the Blue Man Group, The Massachusetts General Hospital Social Work Department and Community Health Education Center (CHEC). A significant portion of Carol’s work has always been devoted to diversity training and consulting. As co-director of Community Change, she is often asked to facilitate diversity and antiracism work with organizations confronting issues related to predominantly white staffs and /or privilege.
Philosophy
Chrysalis consultants play the role of coach, questioner, sounding board, facilitator, information resource, courageous “bushwhacker” and guide through the challenges that come along whenever an organization commits to achieving a high standard of cultural awareness and inclusion, quality of work life and service.
Areas of Consulting
Diversity Assessments
Training Programs
Organizational Change
Organizational Development
Diversity Plan Development
Needs Assessments
Team Building
Diversity Training
No. of Consultants: 2
Years in Diversity: 15
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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: 30
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CULTURAL ACCESS CONSORTIUM
50 Franklin Street
Boston MA, 0211
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 for over 12 years 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: 12
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EASTERN POINT CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
75 Oak Street
Newton, 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: 15+
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ELLIOTT, PAULA & ASSOCIATES
PO Box 1024
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Contact: Paula Elliott
Phone: 617.983.3722
Fax: same, call first
Email: PRElliott@aol.com
Description
We specialize in community and work place inclusion and organizational change. Our clients include educational institutions, foundations, the public sector and nonprofit agencies. Our goals promote social justice as we strengthen respectful and effective service delivery to diverse constituents. We challenge the dehumanizing impact of social “isms” as we work to foster substantive and sustained communication regarding issues of diversity and inclusion.
Philosophy
Our associates share several critical assumptions about society and the process of organizational change. We assume: 1) building an authentic, productive and self-sustaining community or organizational culture and affirming diversity can be complementary processes; 2) ownership of the process is essential, among members of the client organizations we serve; and 3) racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism and other systemic forms of oppression interact with organizational and personal relationships. Our approach to service delivery values, draws out and builds upon the experience and perspectives of our clients.
Areas of Consulting
Diversity Assessments
Training Programs
Strategic Planning
Program Evaluation
Organizational Change
Board Development
No. of Consultants: Varies
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: 16
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FOX, JOAN B. CONSULTING, INC.
6 Sevinor Road
Marblehead, MA 01945
Contact: Joan B. Fox
Phone: 781.639.1956
Fax: 781.631.6974
Email: JoanFox@Shore.net
Description
Our primary focus of is on issues affecting women personally and professionally. We consult to businesses, colleges, government agencies and nonprofit community groups using a variety of organizational skills and techniques including needs assessments, small group facilitation, goal setting, program design and evaluation. Working with leadership groups of women and a team of consultants in the fields of training, public relations and graphic design, we develop and implement innovative Women at the Crossroads educational events.
Philosophy
Since 1987, my focus has been women’s issues, both those of women in the workplace and at home. I believe that I bring a unique perspective to my work with women, combining the disciplines of education, community organization, organizational development and planning with an overarching theme of building community. I have a particular ability to bring women together, listen to their concerns and to efficiently and effectively help to structure dialogue set goals, objectives and action plans.
Areas of Consulting
Training Programs
Program Evaluation
Years in Diversity: 30
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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: 15
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GOLDSTONE CONSULTING SERVICES
PO Box 180 352
Boston, MA 02118
Contact: Claudia McLane
Phone: 617.266.6612
Fax: 617.262.6265
Email: goldstone3@juno.com
Description
Goldstone Consulting is an organizational development consulting firm specializing in organizational change, leadership development, training, diversity management, human resources, assessment and evaluation. Claudia McLane, President has 20 years experience working with diverse organizations of varying sizes in corporate, nonprofit, community based and government settings. The approach is to work collaboratively with all clients to develop strategies and programs that assist in skill building, internal capacity and meet desired outcomes. Specific strategies include assessment, internal team development, training, coaching, planning and evaluation.
Philosophy
Our approach and philosophy:
(1). Integrate diversity into every aspect of the organization’s mission, operations and programs.
(2). Provide an opportunity to build cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration within an organization through diversity activities and processes.
(3). Review and strengthen organizational systems such as human resources and leadership practices.
(4). Develop skills in communication, conflict resolution,and leadership.
(5). Develop awareness and respect for diversity and other differences.
(6). Develop capacity for sustaining diversity initiatives and dialogue.
(7). Foster principles of inclusion and collaboration though interactions and diversity actions.
(8). Develop internal ownership of diversity initiative.
(9). Develop a clear scope of work based on client expectations, budget, desired outcomes and available resources.
Areas of Consulting
Diversity Assessments
Training Programs
EEO Compliance, Sexual Harassment
Organizational Change
Program Evaluation
Years in Diversity: 20
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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 25 years of success in working with major corporations and nonprofit 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: 25
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IBIS CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
330 Bear Hill Rd.
Waltham, MA 02451
Contact: Erica Bronstein
Phone: 781.466.8482
Fax: 781.466.8481
Email: info@ibisconsultinggroup.com
Description
IBIS is a leader in diversity and change management with over 15 years experience. We have designed diversity initiatives for large and small organizations nationally and internationally. Our expertise is in diversity assessments, strategic planning, implementation of action plans, team-building and training. We take a systems approach to diversity, integrating a focus on organizational systems, such as recruitment, professional development, performance appraisal, communication, etc., with a focus on individual diversity awareness and skills enhancement.
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, 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, EEO Compliance, Sexual Harassment, Strategic Planning, Antiracism, Bias Reduction, Board Development, Change Management, Coaching, Conference Presentations, Crisis Intervention/Mediation, Cultural Audits/Assessments, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, Employee Development, Executive Dialog Forums, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Gender Issues, Internal Diversity Team Development, Keynote Speaking, Management Development, Mentoring, Needs Assessments, Multilingual Issues, Organizational Analysis, Organizational Development, Organizational Planning & Development, Racial Awareness, Recruitment & Retention, Search Training, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Harassment, Small Group Facilitation, Team Building, Trainer Programs, and Training
No. of Consultants: 18
Years in Diversity: 11
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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: 18
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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: claudia@lachtc.com
Description
Lach Training & Consulting helps organizations develop the human capacity and organizational systems they need to fulfill their missions. Services focus on creating effective environment, healthy organizational cultures and committed workforces.
Philosophy
I like to use Tina Rasmussen’s definition of diversity to reflect my own philosophy: “The mosaic of people who bring a variety of backgrounds, styles, perspectives, values and beliefs as assets to the groups and organizations with which they interact.” This definition equally values and respects all the above individual characteristics and sees them as assets. This is not just a romantic notion, even though respect for diversity could be a goal in itself, but research has supported the fact that teams that have differences in perspectives and know how to work together are more successful than homogenous teams. As a trainer and consultant, I see diversity work a little different than other soft skills topics. Often times I get request to “train the staff on diversity skills,” in particular in my area of expertise, intercultural communication. I see diversity work in a much deeper way. People need to explore their own values and beliefs and be exposed to new information in order to change behavior. My role is to facilitate that change.
Areas of Consulting
Diversity Assessments
Diversity Training
Facilitation of Councils/Groups
Organizational Development
Years in Diversity: 15+
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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 is a 16-year-old firm that helps community-based nonprofit organizations 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: 16
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MORITZ ADVISORY GROUP
188 Hillside Street
Milton, MA 02186
Contact: Ann Moritz
Phone: 617.696.7759
Fax: 617.696.6482
Email: foursunflowers@yahoo.com
Description
Ann Moritz has specialized in cultural diversity for nearly 20 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 and 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 or 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 a catalyst with work geared to 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: 17
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MORRIS, MARSHA M. & ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
P.O. Box 15582
Boston, MA 02215
Contact: Marsha M. Morris
Phone: 617.353.0981
Fax: 617.353.0982
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: 3
Years in Diversity: 5
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MYERS, VERNA A. ESQ
191 Newtonville Ave.
Newton, MA 02458-1851
Contact: Verna A. Myers
Phone: 617.527.3414
Fax: 617.558.5578
Email: zmmyers@comcast.net
Description
Verná Myers 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
Diversity Assessments
Recruitment & Retention
Training Programs
EEO Compliance, Sexual Harassment
Years in Diversity: 6
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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 30 years of experience, who provide a wide range of consulting and training services to nonprofit 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: 30
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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@attbi.com
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: 17
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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: 11
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VISIONS, INC.
48 Juniper Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
Contact: Marvin Wilson
Phone: 617.541.4100
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: 20
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WASSERMAN & ASSOCIATES
1A Pigeon Hill Court
Rockport, MA 01966
Contact: Paul Wasserman
Phone: 978.546.8978
Fax: 781.431.6112
Email: pwassassoc@aol.com
Description
Paul Wasserman & Associates provide integrated consulting services to the public and private sectors. PWA is a management consulting firm with more than 20 years experience providing services to government, nonprofit, health and education organizations. PWA has demonstrated success in planning, research, evaluation and development. PWA is committed to providing culturally sensitive and appropriate services and to helping clients build capacity within their organizations.
Philosophy
I believe that diversity is essential to the proper and successful operation of any agency or business. I also believe that diversity represents a fundamental aspect of human society and that it is at the core of the beauty and adaptability of life itself. I do realize, however that the value of diversity is often misunderstood or underappreciated and that the goal of diversity is often less than adequately achieved. My approach to diversity as a consultant is to emphasize the value, richness, flexibility and opportunity that diversity brings to an organization.
Areas of Consulting
Diversity Assessments
Recruitment & Retention
Program Evaluation
Strategic Planning
Years in Diversity: 23
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WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES (RACIAL JUSTICE CONNECTION, INC)
7 Glenvale Terrace
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-2210
Contact: Loretta Williams
Phone: 617.522.2349
Fax: 617.522.2349
Email: lorewill@myerscenter.org
Description
Most organizations know the “shoulds, oughts and musts” of dealing with blatant bigotry. However, persons within organizations often don’t have well-developed repertoire of skills and strategies for handling tensions and dynamics in settings where there is diversity by first language, racial identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, religious practice etc. We offer organizational assessment, strategic planning and training moving beyond the “illusions of inclusion.” Differences aren’t the problem; how people frame and respond to the “difference” often is. Our premise: We can all learn additional ways to respect and affirm the diversity in organizations and communities. We look afresh at old issues and new possibilities.
Philosophy
We see our role as helping people take a step back from their taken-for-granted assumptions about the difference that difference makes. We work to expand the repertoire of skills and interventions that each and all participants possess that are anti-racist, anti-oppressive and empowering. All of our workshops are participatory in format. We prefer to work in teams. However, each of us also works solo in particular situations where appropriate.
Areas of Consulting
Antiracism, Conference Presentations, Cultural Differences/Diversity Awareness, Diversity Assessments, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, Focus Groups, Needs Assessments, Organizational Analysis, Organizational Change, Program Evaluation, Small Group Facilitation, Team Building and Training Programs
Years in Diversity: 20
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WOMEN’S THEOLOGICAL CENTER
P.O. Box 1200
Boston, MA 02117-1200
Contact: Donna Bivens
Phone: 617.536.3602
Fax: 617.536.8782
Email: donna@thewtc.org
Description
Our consulting is grounded in WTC’s 20 year history of 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 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 Assessments, Diversity Initiatives, Diversity Plan Development, Diversity Training, Facilitation of Councils/Groups, Focus Groups, Gender Issues, Internal Diversity Team Development, Keynote Speaking, Management Development, Mentoring, Needs Assessments, Organizational Change, Racial Awareness, Sexual Orientation, Small Group Facilitation, Team Building, Training and Training Programs
Years in Diversity: 17
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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: pppwvs@aol.com and pparnagian@worldviewservices.net
Description
Founded in 1990, World View Services is a full-service, organizational consulting and training firm, specializing in diversity and conflict solutions. We are a collaborative team of senior associates, providing a complete spectrum of services. We are consistently told by our clients that what sets us apart is our:
- analytical, process orientation
- ability to move organizations quickly through 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 the client to design programs and services that use existing roadblocks and barriers as opportunities for 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: 16
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