Diversity Clients

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND RACIAL JUSTICE

A sample of past diversity clients include:

Educational

Walter Payton College Prep

Hales Franciscan High School

Evanston Township High School

Missouri Maplewood College

Highland Community College

Washington Elementary

Holy Cross Elementary School

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Elementary School

St. Laurence High School

St. Edmund Elementary School

St. Giles Elementary School

St. Helen Elementary School

Regina High School

Hanover College

The Peacebuilders Program

Kellogg Graduate School of Business *

Columbia University Graduate School of Business *

University of Chicago Graduate School of Business *

Plainfield School District *

DesPlaines School District

Faith-based Communities

Archdiocese of Chicago Vicariates

St. Leonard Parish

St. Thomas Becket Parish

St. Lambert Parish

Crossroads

Center for Faith and Work

St. Benedict Parish

Felician Sisters

Non-profits

The National Storytelling Network

WTTW - Chicago Public Television

Rush Memorial Hospitals

St. James Hospital

The Evanston YWCA

Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

The Chicago Federal Trade Commission

Lincoln Trail Library Systems

Berkely Divinity School at Yale

Family Focus

Corporate

Siemens Vulcan Construction

Blue Cross Blue Shield *

Key Corp Banks *

CNA Insurance *

The Northern Trust *

Caterpillar *

*In conjunction with the Kaleidoscope Group/ Bea Young Associates

At the end of each presentation, I have participants fill out evaluations. I’ll work with you if there is a particular way you want or need to measure results.

Some comments from anonymous surveys:

Workshops

Your workshop gave such clear examples; it made me feel as if I could do something to make things better.
I gained some new perspectives and I was motivated to be more active on this issue.
I received a lot of information and you introduced ideas I hadn’t thought of as problems before. I learned a lot about things I thought I already knew.
It was lively, energetic and a comfortable presentation of issues that could be very volatile.
Very good at increasing my comfort level, yet an appropriate “jolting” of awareness
Sue has a good grasp on the way racism can go unnoticed.
After today, I feel more prepared.
Sue kept advancing the topic.
Liked that Sue stressed all cultural differences rather than just racism
Getting comfortable with discomfort – “If you are uncomfortable…you are learning.”
It allowed me to express my ideas in a safe environment – without worrying about how I said things or having to have it all together.
I never realized how much I assumed I knew about others based on single or few characteristics.
This seminar startled me out of unconsciousness into the reality going on around me. I consider myself a “modern” woman with an “open mind” and I’d like to thank you for opening my eyes & my mind even more!
Never thought about this – “More often, racism is not what we do to each other but what we don’t do for each other.” That makes so much sense.
It helped me to become aware of ideas I had that could be harmful without my knowing it. You have helped me gain insights.
First hand examples make Sue’s program come alive. She brings complex issues down to “human” scale through her stories.
With all the everyday struggles we all deal with to “lead a good life” and “do the right things”, who ever feels like an insider? Yet, you helped me realize that I am and that I need to recognize the responsibilities I have and the difference I can make.
The ideas were based on solid ideas and presented in interesting and informative ways. This is such important information for teachers. I feel I can use this in my class and, of course, in my life. Well done!
A terrific presentation – well-organized, thoughtful, great examples. The examples were concrete and there was lot of information to build on. The skills learned here are applicable to all teaching situations. The skills learned here are applicable to all teaching situations (and to being a better person.)
Sue’s amazing! Outstanding! The presenter’s enthusiasm was inspirational and motivating. This workshop gave me “juice.” We should have her talk to our entire faculty. Wish it were a full day, not half.
Sue had great energy and made people want to listen and learn.
Sue was very knowledgeable and broached hot issues with sensitivity.
I felt motivated to be more active on this issue, not just talk about it.
This information is presented in a logical and entertaining way. Even a ‘privileged white male’ would enjoy discussing racism n this setting
My eyes were opened to all the unconscious ways people exclude others.
This is great help for a fractured staff.
I want to thank you for opening my eyes to the systemic set ups that give preference to the majority group. I hadn’t realized this. You didn’t make me feel guilty, you actually made me feel excited to do something. Now, I understand why things are stuck.