who we are

Desiree is a consultant, trainer, coach and speaker working to build resilient, equitable, and inclusive organizations. She holds a vision for people’s lives, workplaces and communities until they can hold it for themselves. She has over 20 years experience creating, leading and managing international, multicultural teams through major organizational changes in over 40 countries. She is not afraid of addressing anything that gets in the way of great work. Desiree is the principal at The Adaway Group, you can learn more about Desiree and her work here.

Jessica is a facilitator, educator and researcher with a decade of experience helping predominately white organizations and communities center inclusion and equity –particularly racial equity. She strives to make DEI work both deeply personal and highly tactical and operationalized, with a plans for accountability and sustainability. She was the founding Director of the Center for Global, Race and Diversity Studies at the University of New Hampshire. She is the founder of WITH, a collaborative of DEI practitioners. You can reach her here.

Ericka is a consultant, advisor, strategist, curriculum designer, and senior trainer who works with people and organizations to do two things: use diversity to their advantage and leverage leadership across levels. She has worked with government agencies, nonprofits and foundations across the country to help their staff and stakeholders learn how to work in more inclusive environments where leadership is valued as an attribute and a title. Ericka is the principal at Every Level Leadership, uou can learn more about Ericka and her work here.