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We Build Movements.

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Certifications

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U.S. Government's System for Award Management, Federal, 2023

 

Local Small Business Enterprise and Community Business Enterprise, Los Angeles County, 2023

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Pedagogy & Online Teaching, Columbia University School of Social Work, 2023

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Minority- and Women-Business Enterprise, Supplier Clearing House, 2023

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Small Business Certified, California Department of General Services, 2023

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Our Story

Although we began our company in 2015 out of a love for seeing organizations grow and thrive and to tackle some of our metro areas' most complex challenges, it was during the summer of 2020 mass racial protests that we started being asked how we were able to move first-ever initiatives and diverse groups and their large-scale agencies forward in the midst of dissension and difference.

 

At this point, we knew we had something special. We focus on ground-up solutions and hone in on community stories to drive strategy development and change. We partner with a team of dedicated professionals and take a non-traditional approach to change and transformation - we start with the "people."

 

Our services begin with mix of research, data collection, and storytelling to ensure we are addressing root causes, then we partner with our clients to build and co-create a customized journey of strategies that benefit all. 

 

Please explore our website and send us a note so we can connect! 

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Recent Speaking Engagements

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Past Events
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Testimonials

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"Sheryl is a dynamic thought partner that translates bold ideas into actionable change. During our time working together I was impressed by her ability to build relationships, effectively communicate complex information, and drive progress toward shared goals in a way that brought stakeholder groups with seemingly different priorities together."

Maria Rios

Former Director of Innovation 

City of Atlanta Mayor's Office

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"Partnering with Sheryl has been life changing! She brings a sense of humility, integrity, and innovativeness to her work, which is driven by her commitment to racial and social justice, equity focused lens, and multilevel perspective."

Dr. Charles Lea

Assistant Professor of Social Work 

Columbia University School of Social Work

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"Sheryl has deepened my understanding of authentic community engagement. She is reflective and incredibly experienced in the work it takes to build more equitable systems, be it for the incarcerated population of Atlanta or the crisis in public drinking water in Flint, Michigan. When I collaborate with her, I learn and am inspired."

Kim Zablud
Founder & Senior Consultant
Advancing with Purpose
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"Sheryl is thoughtful, meticulously organized, and passionately committed to supporting community development, operational excellence, and diversity and inclusion.

She has a wealth of knowledge and an extensive skill set that lends itself well to any organization seeking equitable, high level, and impact driven results."​

Jade Chapman
Management Consulting Manager
Accenture

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10736 Jefferson Blvd # 1109

Culver City, CA, 90230

‪(424) 258-0865

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