SERVICESThank you for visiting Birts Equity & Inclusion Solutions LLC, a DEI consulting business where theory meets practice. We partner with leaders across different social sectors to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion foreground organizations' mission, priorities, goals, and outcomes. Birts Equity and Inclusion Solutions LLC recognize that we each carry identities, histories, and experiences that shape our outlook on life and how we show up in different spaces. Too often, people of color, women, and LGBTQ must leave their identities at the door before entering workspaces.
At Birts Equity and Inclusion Solutions LLC, we feel a strong sense of urgency to increase awareness of the value of creating and maintaining inclusive environments. Our services focus on upholding the dignity and worth of people and fostering a sense of belonging in communities. We utilize a long-term strategic approach with our clients. We aim to create a customized process that works effectively within each organization's history, culture, mission, and vision. We focus on building on the strengths that lie at the individual and organizational levels. |
IMPLEMENTATION OF DIVERSITY TASKFORCESupports the creation and implementation of a Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce as an external consultant, bringing together members of an organization who will:
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WORKSHOPS & TRAININGSWe design, develop, and deliver workshops to educate professionals and promote their application of diversity, social justice, and cultural competency principles in their areas of responsibility. Our current workshops include:
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STRATEGIC PLANNINGWe engage executive/senior leadership teams in building a multi-year road map to achieve their goals, which includes but is not limited to:
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Knowing The Language: Important Terminology
To help your organization recognize and inclusively plan for a range of differences, Birts Equity & Inclusion Solutions suggests consideration of the following sample identifiers & DEI terminology (keep in mind that there are others):
Cultural Identifiers |
DEI Terminology |
Age |
Affinity |
Ability (mental/physical) |
Ally |
Citizenship status |
Bias |
Ethnicity |
Bigotry |
Family makeup |
Cisgender |
Gender |
Cultural competency |
Learning style |
Culturally relevant pedagogy |
Race |
Discrimination |
Religion/spiritual belief |
Diversity |
Sexual orientation |
Equality |
Socioeconomic status |
Equity |
Values |
Gender non-conforming |