Consulting Expert on Educational

Justin Brown is a well-known author, speaker and diversity instructor in the field of education. Justin is a qualified and professional inclusion leader with strong creative, analytical, communication and people skills. He has been serving in the education space for over 15 years. Justin is the CEO of Diversity Awareness Program LLC and Onward and Upward.

Consulting Expert on Global DEI

Sophia Moreau is a multi-award-winning inclusion leader, keynote speaker and change-maker. Sophia is passionate about building truly inclusive organisations, services and societies. Sophia approaches transformation through both a cultural and procedural lens. Drawing on 13 years’ experience as an inclusion practitioner and her own lived experiences, Sophia works directly with organisations to tackle inequality and ensure everyone has a seat at the table. Click Here to learn more about Sophia and her consulting work.

Consulting Expert on Indigenous Education

Dr. Maura Sullivan is a language worker and linguist from Ventura, CA and has ancestry from Chumash, Mexican and Irish settlers. She earned her doctorate in linguistics focusing on Chumash archival methodologies from Tulane University with a Mellon Fellowship certificate in Community Engaged Scholarship. In 2012 she obtained two BAs in Native American Studies and History of Art from UC Berkeley. She spent many years working in the non-profit industrial complex in the areas of Indigenous activism and climate change and hopes to find ways to address community needs beyond an often extractive dynamic between tribes and organizations.

Currently, she focuses on cultural education in her family and tribe. She is interested in working with land access and uses for Chumash practices and hopes to make connections with local landowners and agencies to foster more connections for her people to connect with nature. 

Consulting Expert on LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Advocacy

Jesse Pasquan, BSW, is a consultant with over 10 years of nonprofit experience, specializing in community wellness, equity-focused training, and program development. With a background in social work and a City of Tacoma Equity & Empowerment Award, Jesse brings a grounded, healing-centered approach to every space they enter, plus a strong love for liberation and cats.

Consulting Expert on DEI & DEI in the Arts Sector

Christin Byrdsong is a visionary inclusion consultant and creator of Artivism: The Meeting of Art and Activism, crafted for arts companies, and Artivism for Equity, a transformative masterclass that empowers companies to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into their practices. With over 8 years of experience working with organizations nationwide, Christin combines his expertise in project management, strategic planning, and creative leadership to help organizations foster lasting cultural change. His innovative approach blends art and advocacy, making him a sought-after collaborator for companies ready to embrace equity as a cornerstone of their mission.