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DISCLAIMER: This contact list has been created for informational purposes only and is based on recommendations from partners and past Catalyst Fund grantees as well as research of the growing number of consultants specializing in EDI work. We highly recommend reaching out to other orchestras and performing arts organizations in your area to find consultants. The League of American Orchestras does not endorse any specific individual or entity.

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Dr. Derrick Gay

Diversity, inclusion, and global citizenship consultant; arts specific

Planning / Strategy
Arts/ Cultural Institutions (including orchestras, museums, etc.)
National
National
drgay@derrickgay.com
www.derrickgay.com
Arts Consulting Group

Arts Consulting Group (ACG) is the leading provider of hands-on interim management, executive search, revenue enhancement, strategic planning & community engagement, facilities & program planning, and other capacity building services for the arts and culture industry. 

Training
Facilitation
LGBTQIA+
Planning / Strategy
Leadership
Arts/ Cultural Institutions (including orchestras, museums, etc.)
Boston
National
Illinois
Minnesota
Oregon
California
New York
North Carolina
Florida
D.C.
Vancouver
Toronto
Calida Jones
cjones@artsconsulting.com
wlynchmcwhite@artsconsulting.com
3237210141 x229
https://artsconsulting.com/
Walker International Communications Group

Multicultural marketing, press and audience development consulting agency; arts specialist

Planning / Strategy
Arts/ Cultural Institutions (including orchestras, museums, etc.)
International
International
Donna Walker-Khune, Founder
donna@walkercommunicationsgroup.com
(347) 462-4462
www.walkercommunicationsgroup.com
artEquity

Arts EDI specialist

Arts/ Cultural Institutions (including orchestras, museums, etc.)
Los Angeles
California
Carmen Morgan, Founder and Director
morgandevelop@gmail.com
info@artEquity.org
(213) 986-5792
www.artEquity.org
AORTA: Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance

Cross-sector trainers with an intersectional approach to liberation

Intersectional Issues
Training
Cross-sector
Bay Area
California
info@aorta.coop
www.aorta.coop
CompassPoint

Social justice; leadership development and capacity building; coaching and consulting

Leadership
Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
Oakland
California
Lupe Poblano, Co-Director
lupep@compasspoint.org
www.compasspoint.org
Creative Ecology Partners

EDI generalist and non-profit strategist

Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
Bay Area
California
Irene Kao, Senior Advisor
ikao415@gmail.com
www.creativeecology.net
Diane V. Espaldon Strategic Consulting

EDI generalist and non-profit strategist

Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
Los Angeles
California
Diane Espaldon, Principal
diane@despaldon.com
www.despaldon.com
Inclusion Ventures

Inclusion strategist, trainer, and coach; cross-sector

Training
Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
Bay Area
California
Amy Lazarus, CEO
amy@inclusionventures.com
www.inclusionventures.com
Kélan Resources

Non-profit EDI strategist; arts specialist

Planning / Strategy
Arts/ Cultural Institutions (including orchestras, museums, etc.)
Los Angeles
California
Charmaine Jefferson, Principal
kelan10@att.net
www.museumgroup.com/charmaine-jefferson
Laurin Mayeno Consulting

Cultural humility and multicultural change processes; cross-sector

Cross-sector
Bay Area
California
Laurin Mayeno, Principal
(510) 529-4597
www.mayenoconsulting.com/wordpress
Paradigm Strategy Inc.

Diversity & inclusion training and consulting; strategic planning; implementation

Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
San Francisco
California
Joelle Emerson, Founder & CEO
joelle@paradigmiq.com
www.paradigmiq.com
PolicyLink

Racial equity consultant, trainer, strategist; cross-sector

Race
Training
Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
Bay Area
California
Josh Kirschenbaum, Chief Operating Officer
josh@policylink.org
www.policylink.org
Scansion

Corporate marketing/customer specialist, but more recently taking on EDI strategy

Cross-sector
Bay Area
California
Salvador Acevedo, Vice President of Culture and Strategy
salvador@scansion.com
www.scansion.com
World Trust

Social impact through film and dialogue; cross-sector

Cross-sector
Bay Area
California
Ginny Berson, Director of Outreach
ginny@world-trust.org
www.world-trust.org/about
Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation

Racial equity trainer, assessor, and consultant; cross-sector

Race
Training
Audit / Assessment
Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
Bay Area, New York
California
New York
intake@raceforward.org
www.raceforward.org
Every Level Leadership

Diversity and leadership specialist; cross-sector

Leadership
Cross-sector
Washington D.C.
D.C.
Ericka Hines, Principal
ericka@everylevelleads.com
www.everylevelleads.com
Flourish Talent Management Solutions

Nonprofit/philanthropy talent strategist; culture, EDI, and leadership work; cross-sector

Planning / Strategy
Leadership
Cross-sector
Washington D.C.
D.C.
Pratichi Shah, Founder
pshah@flourishtms.com
www.flourishtms.com
McNeil Creative Enterprises

EDI and non-profit strategist; arts specialist

Planning / Strategy
Arts/ Cultural Institutions (including orchestras, museums, etc.)
Washington D.C.
D.C.
Alison McNeil, Founder
alison@mcearts.com
www.mcearts.com
Equity Quotient

Anti-racism trainer; arts specific

Race
Training
Arts/ Cultural Institutions (including orchestras, museums, etc.)
Atlanta
Georgia
Keryl McCord, Founder
Keryl.Mccord@equityquotient.org
www.equityquotient.org
Crossroads Antiracism Organizing and Training

Organizing, consulting, and training for institutions

Race
Training
Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
Illinois
Missouri
Michigan
info@crossroadsantiracism.org
(708) 503-0804
www.crossroadsantiracism.org
Converge for Change

EDI training, consulting, cross-sector; special focus on the South

Training
Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
New Orleans
Louisiana
Takema Robinson, Principal
takema@convergeforchange.com
www.convergeforchange.com
The People's Institute for Survival and Beyond

Racial equity trainer, assessor, and consultant; cross-sector

Race
Training
Audit / Assessment
Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
New Orleans
Louisiana
Kim Richards, Core Trainer & Organizer
messages@pisab.org
www.pisab.org
Ntianu Center for Healing & Nature

EDI specialist with emphasis on racial healing; cross-sector

Race
Cross-sector
Maryland
Dr. Gail Christopher, Founder
ntianucenter@gmail.com
www.DrGailCChristopher.com
Evolutionary Leadership

Leadership development and organizational transformation; cross-sector

Leadership
Cross-sector
Boston
Massachusetts
Gibrán Rivera, Founder
gibran@gibranrivera.com
www.gibranrivera.com
Gerard Cox, PhD, and Associates

Organizational culture transformation, executive coaching, team building, strategic planning

Training
Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
Boston
Massachusetts
Gerard Cox, PhD
jerry@gerardcoxassociates.com
www.gcoxassociates.weebly.com/
The Impact Seat

Innovation, investment, advocacy and philanthropy centered on diversity, inclusion and equity

Cross-sector
Boston
Massachusetts
Teresa Nelson, Ph.D., Chief Research Officer & Director of Consulting Practice, and Jasmine Montañez, MBA, Senior Consultant
teresa@impactseat.com
jasmine@impactseat.com
https://consulting.impactseat.com/
Interaction Institute for Social Change

Racial equity strategist, trainer, and coach; cross-sector

Race
Planning / Strategy
Training
Cross-sector
Boston
Massachusetts
Miriam Messinger, Director of Practice
mmessinger@interactioninstitute.org
www.interactioninstitute.org
Orchestrate Inclusion

EDI specialist; orchestra-specific

Orchestras
Boston
Massachusetts
Jessica Schmidt, Principal
jessica@orchestrateinclusion.com
www.orchestrateinclusion.com
Tammy Dowley-Blackman Group

Leadership development and organizational transformation; cross-sector

Leadership
Cross-sector
Boston
Massachusetts
Tammy Dowley-Blackman, Principal
info@tdbgroup.com
(410) 205-4883
www.tammydb.com
Volar Consulting

DEI strategy, policy, practice; cross-sector

Planning / Strategy
Intersectional Issues
Cross-sector
Detroit
Michigan
Michelle Cantor (Certified Diversity Executive)
michelle@volarconsulting.com
(248) 705-9008
www.volarconsulting.com
Cuyler Consulting

A Black-owned arts consultancy that partners with cultural organizations to maximize their performance and community relevance through access, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI).

Training
Facilitation
Audit / Assessment
Planning / Strategy
Race
Arts/ Cultural Institutions (including orchestras, museums, etc.)
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Antonio Cuyler
cuylerconsultingllc@gmail.com
https://cuylerconsulting.com/
TLB Collective

Dismantling racism specialist; arts specialist

Race
Arts/ Cultural Institutions (including orchestras, museums, etc.)
Middle Valley
New Jersey
Tammy Bormann, Principal
tlbormann@comcast.net
ArtChangeUS

Cultural Community Benefits Trainings

Training
Arts/ Cultural Institutions (including orchestras, museums, etc.)
New York
New York
elizabeth@artchangeus.com
www.artsinachangingamerica.org/ccb-trainings
Freedom Trainers

Anti-oppression curriculum; cross-sector

Intersectional Issues
Cross-sector
New York
New York
Y.K. Hong, Principal
gigs@ykhong.com
www.ykhong.com
The FutureWork Institute

Talent management, leadership, and diversity work; cross-sector

Leadership
Cross-sector
New York
New York
Andrea Cisco, Managing Director, Sr. Consultant
ACisco@futureworkinstitute.com
www.futureworkinstitute.com
Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE)

EDI strategist for non-profits; cross-sector

Race
Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
New York
New York
Lori Villarosa, Executive Director
villarosa@racialequity.org
www.racialequity.org
Rebecca Thomas & Associates

Non-profit strategist and systems change; arts specific

Planning / Strategy
Arts/ Cultural Institutions (including orchestras, museums, etc.)
New York
New York
Rebecca Thomas, Principal
info@rebeccathomas.com
www.rebeccathomas.com
Weekes In Advance Enterprises

Social change architect and facilitator; cross-sector

Facilitation
Cross-sector
New York
New York
Melinda Weekes-Laidlow, President
melindaweekes.laidlow@gmail.com
www.melindaweekes.com
Leading ChangeMakers

Leading ChangeMakers seeks to achieve racial equity in nonprofit arts leadership through education and interventions at the individual and organizational levels. We focus on developing the authentic leadership voices of historically underrepresented peoples and establishing a more inclusive cultural sector.

Training
Facilitation
Audit / Assessment
Planning / Strategy
Leadership
Race
Arts/ Cultural Institutions (including orchestras, museums, etc.)
New York
New York
National
Anthony Meyers and Carrie Neal
anthony@leadingchangemakers.com
carrie@leadingchangemakers.com
https://www.leadingchangemakers.com/
Change Elemental

EDI change management processes; cross-sector

Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
New York and Washington D.C.
New York
D.C.
(202) 659-1963
www.changeelemental.org
Candice Powell-Caldwell

Equity consultant, diversity practitioner, and workshop facilitator

Facilitation
Cross-sector
New York
New Jersey
Candice Powell-Caldwell
cncpowell@gmail.com
(917) 324-0941
OpenSource Leadership Strategies

Strategic planning with EDI lens; cross-sector

Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
Durham
North Carolina
Gita Gulati-Partee, Founder and President
gita@opensourceleadership.com
www.opensourceleadership.com
Racial Equity Institute

Racial equity trainer, assessor, and consultant; cross-sector

Race
Training
Audit / Assessment
Cross-sector
Greensboro
North Carolina
Deena Hayes-Green, Managing Director
Whunter@racialequityinstitute.org
www.racialequityinstitute.com
Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity

Racial equity trainer; cross-sector

Race
Training
Cross-sector
Columbus
Ohio
Lena Tenney, Coordinator of Public Engagement
tenney.39@osu.edu
www.kirwaninstitute.osu.edu
Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits

State-wide non-profit strategy provider with EDI support systems

Planning / Strategy
Nonprofit
Oklahoma City, Tulsa
Oklahoma
www.oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org/about/staff
Center for Equity and Inclusion

EDI consulting agency

Cross-sector
Portland
Oregon
info@ceipdx.org
(503) 451-3003
Frontline Solutions

Intersectional equity framework; cross-sector

Intersectional Issues
Cross-sector
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Marcus Littles, Senior Partner
mlittles@frontlinesol.com
www.frontlinesol.com
Promise54

EDI leadership specialist; cross-sector but comes at the work through an education lens

Intersectional Issues
Cross-sector
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Xiomara Padamsee, Founder and CEO
xiomara@promise54.org
www.promise54.org
Americans for the Arts

Crowdsourced list of equity training consultants

Intersectional Issues
Cross-sector
Various
Various
https://www.americansforthearts.org/about-americans-for-the-arts/statement-on-cultural-equity/equity-training-consultants
Susan Feit Consulting Services

Non-profit consulting and strategy with a social justice approach

Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
Norfolk
Virginia
Contact: Susan Feit, President
sfeitstern@gmail.com
www.susanfeitconsulting.com
ChangeLab

Racial justice, with special focus on Asian American identity

Race
Cross-sector
Seattle
Washington State
Soya Jung, Senior Partner
soyafresh@gmail.com
www.changelabinfo.com
Equity Matters

Racial equity trainer, assessor, and consultant; cross-sector

Race
Training
Audit / Assessment
Cross-sector
Seattle
Washington State
Heidi Schillinger, Founder and Principal
heidi@equitymattersnw.com
www.equitymattersnw.com
Cream City Conservation & Consulting LLC

EDI training and strategy design; organizational culture assessment; foundational workshops

Training
Audit / Assessment
Planning / Strategy
Cross-sector
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
August Marie Ball, Founder, CEO and Lead Consultant
august@creamcityconservation.org
www.creamcityconservation.org
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