FOUNDER, CULTURE CLUB SOUTH BAY

I met Chiany in 2021 when I was a part of the City of Manhattan Beach Bruce's Beach Task Force. We found each other through advocating for the Bruce's through a platform called 'Justice for Bruce's Beach'. I was immediately impressed by her dedication to our work and how talented and experienced she was in her work.

She led our PR efforts which created an impact in our community and beyond which was recognized by LA County Sup. Hahn and Sen. Steve Bradford along with other local authorities.

Chiany continued to support my efforts in founding Culture Club South Bay, a local youth diversity program bringing hundreds of kids of color to Bruce's Beach semi -annually to learn to play beach volleyball, surf, learn about the Bruce's history and ocean awareness.

We are now in our fourth year and Chiany has never left my side. I can rely on Chiany to get things done without a doubt. She is an integral part of our team and I wouldn't be able to do it without her!

You can count yourself lucky if you have Chiany on your team.

FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE TOWNIES INC.

With years of experience in community work, workshop facilitation, and anti-racism work, members of our staff and board knew right away that The Inclusion School was the perfect consultant for our “living” Action Plan for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We received clear, concise feedback, were asked important questions, and were offered vital perspectives that pushed us to more deeply examine our list of commitments, ensuring that they were rooted in meaningful change for our organization. Chiany’s expertise made our Action Plan more inclusive, more intentional, and more actionable. Our entire team is so grateful to Chiany and The Inclusion School for their diligent process and we so look forward to working with them again.

PROGRAM THERAPIST

The Inclusion School was a wonderful facilitator for the issues that were occurring where I was working. Chiany was empathetic, insightful, and able to handle pushback from clients with grace. Although things needed to continue to be resolved, Chiany and The Inclusion School helped us take that crucial first step where both sides felt that they were being heard.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP

The Inclusion School has provided The Empowerment Workshop with valuable and necessary information and tools. Our Teachers and students are more equipped to navigate the complicated world of racism and bias because of what Chiany and The Inclusion School has brought to our programs and leaders. Paired with a depth of knowledge and passion, their founder, Chiany, is a skilled educator, calm and forthright, providing education without judgement, even when faced with ignorance. We are honored to have worked with The Inclusion School as we strive to educate, empower and inspire youth of all genders and race in our community and beyond.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ALL PEOPLES COMMUNITY CENTER

Through The Inclusion School, Chiany led a DEI workshop for our staff, who provide wrap-around and direct services to our community members. While our work can be mentally taxing, the rewards of seeing success in our community outweigh the challenges. Chiany's perspective on DEI helped us see both our community members and each other in different positive ways that aim to help us be better service providers and teammates to one another. Her engaging exercises provided real-life examples and insights on how we can recognize and leverage diversity, fostering kindness towards one another and those we serve. Her expertise in promoting equality prompted us to challenge ourselves and explore inclusive practices for better communication and collaboration among staff. Chiany's warm and inclusive approach created a safe space for listening, sharing, and participating from everyone on what can be a difficult topic; staff enjoyed the training and Chiany. Her materials and tools were practical and relevant. This was our first workshop with Chiany, and hopefully not the last. I highly recommend Chiany to other organizations for her innate ability to connect with our staff on a personal and professional level. She exceeded expectations and left a lasting impact on our team (they keep asking when she’ll be back!). We highly recommend Chiany to other organizations seeking to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within their workplace culture.

VENTURA COUNTY RACIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZER

Chiany and The Inclusion School has worked extensively in majority white spaces to being equity and justice to the forefront. She is courageous when facing the backlash against her work and keeps on showing up and building community for a better world.