OUR VISION
New Ways of Working to Better Serve Social Justice
It’s one thing to have a vision of social change; it’s another thing to align people, processes and systems to best reach that vision. We partner with you to go beyond the status quo and get positive new ways of working into your muscles and the culture of your organization-- so that you can best meet your mission. Our customized training, coaching, and consulting services are based on the art and science of human behavior.
MindOpen In Review
Connection. Compassion. Courage. Critical Thinking.
900+
community service providers supported with trauma-informed, healing-centered professional development.
6
national conference presentations on Fair Chance Hiring, equity, diversity & inclusion
28
emerging social justice professionals coached on their empowered career development
4
new organizational change management clients
1/3
of total revenue to Black and People of Color project partners.
300+
new followers on social media
CLIENTS & PARTNERS
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“The training received from MindOpen Learning has been truly vital to IPS. The techniques, skills development, and methodologies infused into each training session have helped enrich staff’s understanding of the case management process. Specifically, the creation of meaningful Resource and Referral Guidelines will allow us to better assist all stakeholders served through our program. Moreover, the knowledge, confidence and courage gained will certainly help to empower all staff and clients receiving our services.”
- Program Director, JCCGCI/IPS Program Services
OUR TEAM
MindOpen Learning Strategies projects draw on a team of dynamic subject matter experts known for their commitment to and innovation in advancing social justice.
Roxanne Mustafa
Affiliate Consultant, Equitable Technology
Peggy Shorr
Affiliate Consultant, Curriculum Development
Nadira Ramcharan
Lead, Operations and Strategy
Tarik Greene
Affiliate Consultant, Fair Chance Forward
Rebecca Anuru
Affiliate Consultant, Trauma-informed Practice & Youth Development
Melissa D. Elliott
Affiliate Consultant, Trauma-informed Practice & Mental Health
Samantha King
Associate, Projects and Communications
Edward DeJesus
Affiliate Consultant, Social Capital & Youth Workforce Development Advisor
Bobby Digi
Affiliate Consultant, Community-Building and Culture
Elizabeth Speck
Founder & Principal Consultant
Sarah Blas
Lead, Communications and Community Engagement
MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
Elizabeth Speck
Having been on the front lines of the always-evolving human services profession, my passion is for helping organizations become healthier places to work for the helpers, so that we can sustain the urgent quest for equity, justice, and safety for all. MindOpen Learning Strategies is dedicated to collaborating with today's agents of change to overcome challenges, envision new possibilities, and build thriving communities.
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