My goal as consultant, coach, and human being, is to contribute to social, racial, and economic justice.
Before becoming a consultant, in my 30+ years in the non-profit world I directed projects, programs and capacity building in areas including domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, women's rights, immigrants' rights, education and training, youth programs, access to justice, and community technology. I speak fluent Spanish and have worked extensively in Spanish-speaking communities.
I'm a confirmed generalist. Drawing on my wide-ranging experience, I provide capacity-building expertise and guidance to help social justice non-profits and grassroots organizations develop clarity, capacity, and strategies to have the impact they seek.
My commitment to social justice work began in High School, when I participated in antiwar activities with organizers from local colleges and volunteered with welfare rights organizations, women’s organizations and racial justice groups. While in college at UC Berkeley, I worked at the community women’s center and continued to work there after graduation until I moved back East and became a organizer in Spanish-speaking communities in New Bedford and in Boston, Massachusetts. After returning to Berkeley to earn a master's degree in City Planning, I moved to New York City and helped develop a community-based women's center in East Harlem. I've been a New Yorker ever since.
As a consultant, my approach is often that of coaching and serving as a thought partner to draw out the creativity and resourcefulness of my clients. Reflecting on my own experiences and my work as a consultant with a range of organizations, I recognized the urgent need for more direct support for people working in social change.
To hone my skills and better meet that need, I completed the Coaching for Transformation certification with Leadership That Works and now offer individual and group coaching for people working in and around non-profits and social justice movements.
I also film and edit short documentary and educational videos and have worked as a content developer, producer, project developer and project manager on access to justice applications, other social software, and videos.
See some of the organizations I've worked with.
To hone my skills and better meet that need, I completed the Coaching for Transformation certification with Leadership That Works and now offer individual and group coaching for people working in and around non-profits and social justice movements.
I also film and edit short documentary and educational videos and have worked as a content developer, producer, project developer and project manager on access to justice applications, other social software, and videos.
See some of the organizations I've worked with.