our team
Tiffany monique quash, phd.
With extensive experience in how people interact with each other and their environments, Dr. Quash’s quantitative and qualitative research focuses on the intersectionality of race, gender, class, and one’s historical relationship with their settings.
Specialty Areas: Quantifying Inequity; LGBTQIA Community, Individual Experiences
Education: B.A. in Political Science (Randolph-Macon Woman's College)
Masters: Masters of Education (Springfield College)
Doctorate: PhD Philosophy, Leisure Behavior (Indiana University)
Research Director
Dane Wolfrom
Dane has spent a decade building foundations from which organizations can chart and navigate their journey toward a culture of inclusiveness. Dane is a primary contributor to the Human-Centered Inclusive Design project. Prior to DEI, Dane spent twenty years in the corporate world.
Specialty Areas: Human-Centered Inclusive Design; Systemic Power Inequities
Certificate: Strategic D&I Management (Georgetown University)
Publications: Modeling Initial Participation of Diverse Communities (2018) IJARE Journal
Senior Manager/Facilitator
Janelle Atkinson
An Olympic swimming finalist (2000) and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion pioneer, Janelle has first-hand experience of traditional cultural barriers and intersectionality. A seasoned coach and facilitator, Janelle has a refreshing and encouraging approach that helps organization stakeholders explore the impacts of their policies.
Specialty Areas: Intersectionality; Inclusive Events; End-user Experience; Youth Empowerment
Education: Certification in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Cornell University); BA in Tourism Management (University of Florida)
Principal
Alex Bethel
Alex has over ten years' experience leading organization and community change with non-profits, businesses, and government agencies. She identifies as Queer, Jewish, and a life-long learner who specializes in helping organizations see their impact more clearly and empowering employees to look more closely at their motivation and behavior.
Specialty Areas: Community-driven Change, Organizational Equity; Hiring & Retaining Diverse Talent
Education: MS in Organization Development (American University); BA Holistic Psychology (Lesley College)
Consultant
Stephen Graves
With over ten years of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experience in healthcare, nonprofit, and education sectors, Stephen invigoratingly draws from his personal and professional experiences as he expertly engages individuals and groups in their journey to bring about crucial changes.
Specialty Areas: Environments; Sense of Belonging; Access, Interpretation, and Ability
Masters: Health Administration (MUSC)
Certificate: Strategic D&I Management (Georgetown University)
Senior Consultant/Facilitator
Zosia Ishida
Zosia Ishida has 4 years of social media experience, including social media management work with non-profits, student organizations, and more. They specialize in creating creative DEI-centered online campaigns as well as creating content that aligns with intersectional principles.
Specialty Areas: Social Media, Data Analysis
Education: B.S. in Psychology from University of the Pacific (in progress)
Analyst
marvin jones
Marvin is a seasoned facilitator, trainer, strategist, and consultant with over 11 years’ experience in the field. He has conducted DEI seminars and workshops for 30,000 people around the globe and is a former Base Commander of Naval Support Activity Bethesda, home of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Specialty Areas: Healthcare, Environmental Impacts; Sense of Belonging; Access, Interpretation, and Ability
Masters: MPA in Public Administration (Troy University); MPA Healthcare Administration (Troy University); BS in Business Administration & Finance (Rollins College)
Certificates: Strategic D&I Management (Georgetown University); Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace *University of South Florida); Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practitioner (Soulder, Betances & Associates, Inc.)
Senior Consultant/Facilitator
kaig lightner
Kaig has been presenting and providing trainings on gender identity and LGBTQIA+ awareness since 2006. Through a mix of personal storytelling, humor, and interactive educational sessions Kaig untangles the complicated web of transgender, cisgender, and other gender identities. Kaig is an adjunct faculty member at Portland State University.
Specialty Areas: LGBTQIA+, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Youth Empowerment
Masters: Masters in Social Work (Portland State University)
Senior Consultant/Facilitator
cinthia manuel
A first-generation Latina named one of 23 Business Leaders to Watch in 2019 by the Portland Business Journal, Cinthia is a skilled multicultural marketing strategist and DEI expert. Cinthia has worked with Fortune 500s, start-ups, and nonprofits since 2001. In 2019, Cinthia presented a TedX talk about mentorships.
Specialty Areas: Microaggressions; Marketing; Mentorship/Internship Programs; Latinx Community
Masters: MBA (George Fox University)
Certificate: Strategic D&I Management (Georgetown University)
Contracted Consultant/Facilitator
Emily Murray
Emily is an Equity and Inclusion Analyst at Truclusion. Her talents include assessing where organizations are along their path toward inclusion and prescribing interventions that positively affect organizational culture. Emily volunteers as the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair for Pacific Northwest Swimming that serves over 6,000 young athletes in the Seattle area.
Specialty Areas: Youth Empowerment; Qualitative Experiences, Asian-American Community
Education: B.A. in Sociology (Western Washington University)
Research Scientist