We believe in a world based on principles of equity and justice where all people recognize their role as change agents.

Services

We provide diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) workshops, keynotes, leadership coaching, and consulting services to organizations committed to racial justice.

Our clients gain new perspectives and skills they can apply in the workplace and beyond. Our presentations are tailored to meet the specific needs of your organization.

All services are offered both in-person and virtually.

Facilitation

Work with large or small groups in finding culturally responsive solutions to issues.

Engage staff in dialogue to identify and address oppression.

Moderate and participate on panel presentations.

Design and implement diversity workshops to meet your needs.

Train trainers to facilitate in their organizations.

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Coaching & Consulting

Assist in the development and/or improvement of your organization's Equity Team.

Provide guidance with difficult situations.

Consult with leaders to examine long-term plans for equity and inclusion.

Provide one-on-one leadership coaching.

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Keynotes

Interactive and tailored to fit your conference or event.

Incorporate storytelling, humor, and vulnerability to personally connect with the audience.

Inspire large groups to increase their understanding of race and social justice.

Varies from 20 minutes to 2 hours.

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“Cultures Connecting has been instrumental in helping our Race and Social Justice Committee successfully address challenging situations as we focus our mission within the Seattle Housing Authority’s Community Service Division. They led our committee volunteers through a strategic planning process in which we created a clear plan of action as well as a more productive committee process. As one of the volunteer co-facilitators of our Race and Social Justice Committee, I greatly appreciate the ongoing guidance and support through the difficult work of social change within a large organization.”

Joy Bryngelson, MSW
Community Builder, Seattle Housing Authority

Are you feeling stuck in your DEIBelonging work? Have you lost momentum for change in your organization? One of the most common pitfalls of DEIB work in teams and organizations is falling into the trap of status inversion.

Status inversion shows up when an organization genuinely wants to advance equity but ends up flipping who is seen as credible instead of changing the deeper rules of the game. Rather than separating competence and leadership from things like race, gender, or sexual orientation, those assumptions quietly get reassigned. White employees may feel their perspectives don’t count in equity conversations, while employees of color may be treated as if they’re supposed to have the right answers—or carry the hard conversations—simply because of who they are. That pressure isn’t fair, and it often means important, nuanced discussions never really happen.

Even though this dynamic can look like progress on the surface, it keeps the same hierarchy in place, leading to tension, withdrawal, and burnout. Real transformation happens when we stop tying worth, competence, and leadership to identity at all—not when we just reshuffle who holds status.

Facilitated by Dr. J.P. Anderson, this lunch & learn, DEI Facilitation and Social Status, will focus on how DEI facilitation can inadvertently contribute to status inversions and how to recognize, avoid, and repair them. Be sure to click on the button below for more information and to register!

Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:30pm PT / 3:00-4:30pm ET
Location: Zoom

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Thank you for reaching out to Cultures Connecting. If you would like to speak with someone from our team regarding scheduling a workshop, training, or keynote for your organization, please complete the following information to help us gain a better sense of your audience and needs. This will enable us to assess who might be the best fit to work with you. Typically after completing the form, you will be contacted in a few days.

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Newsletter: January 2026 Issue 2

New Lunch & Learn: DEI Facilitation and Social Status Are you feeling stuck in your DEIBelonging work? Have you lost momentum for change in your organization? One of the most common pitfalls of DEIB work in teams and organizations is falling into the trap of status inversion . Status inversion shows up when an organization genuinely wants to advance equity but ends up flipping who is seen as credible instead of changing the deeper rules of the game. Rather than separating c

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We are deeply troubled by what we are witnessing across our country. The actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the broader systems that enable harm in the name of “security” or “order,” continue to result in profound human suffering—particularly for immigrants, asylum seekers, and families who are already navigating fear, uncertainty, and loss. Behind every policy, every raid, every detention, are real people: parents, children, partners, neighbors—members

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Dr. J.P. Anderson Joins UW American Ethnic Studies Department

Dr. J.P. Anderson, one of Cultures Connecting’s racial equity specialists, recently joined the University of Washington (UW) as a faculty member in the American Ethnic Studies department where he teaches in the Integrated Social Sciences program (ISS). ISS is designed specifically to accommodate students outside of a traditional campus schedule—and for many, it is their only pathway to a bachelor’s degree. The program serves a wide range of nontraditional students includin

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Accessibility

Cultures Connecting is committed to dismantling ableism and work to make our offerings, including workshops and our website, accessible to everyone. We invite feedback and suggestions to make our offerings more accessible for all users. Please reach out to Judy Lee with any concerns or ideas regarding accessibility at judy.lee@culturesconnecting.com or (385) 422-3490.