Upholding DEI: Our Ongoing Moral & Practical Imperative

This image contains text that reads: “Correcting Historical Wrongs is Not Oppression – It is Justice,” “DEI Is the True Measure of Moral Authority,” “Meritocracy is Only Possible Through DEI,” “DEI Isn’t a Set of Throwaway Letters,” “The Path Forward.” Next to the text are three images, one of a young Black person holding a seedling, another of a Black woman holding a bullhorn and a sign that says “together we rise,” and a golden compass.

“You cannot kill the truth. You cannot kill justice. You cannot kill what we are fighting for.”– Jean Dominique Donald Trump and his supporters have launched a full-scale assault on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, portraying them… Read More

Distinguishing Between Equity-Related Frameworks

Three different doors are presented in a row. The door on the left is a bold blue, the door in the middle is bright green, and the door on the right is a vibrant purple.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion may seem similar, but they are distinct concepts.

Anti-Oppression Work

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Anti-oppression work both reveals and addresses the root causes of many cross-identity issues that organizations face. Anti-oppression theory maintains that certain social identity groups are valued above others, and have more social power.  This imbalance of power is… Read More

Services & Solutions

Transformative Alliances LLC offers a range of anti-oppression and inclusiveness services. Workshops and Presentations Individual and Small Group Coaching Organizational Planning and Assessments Mediation Please note that my primary (though not exclusive) areas of focus are race, gender,… Read More

Welcome

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Anti-oppression and equity work allow organizations to better accomplish their missions, live their values, and have an intentional impact. The purpose and benefits include: creating a genuinely cohesive, welcoming, and equitable environment; improving an organization’s services and accountability to the communities it serves; positively transforming organizational culture and structures; and so much more.