Let’s Elevate Your Expertise — Together
🏆 2024 Top LinkedIn Facilitation Voice
🧠NeuroMindfulness Coach Certified, ICF Accredited
🎙️ Frequent Keynote Speaker| Neurodiversity | Gender Inclusion | Mindful Leadership
đź“š 15+ years of experience training teams across sectors (nonprofits, tech, healthcare, education).
🎓 Master’s of Education & Human Development
🗣️ Creator of the 4-D Model of Neuro-inclusive Communication, a framework tested in high-pressure, resource-limited workplaces.
Proactive & Collaborative
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"Chris was a pleasure to work with: they were on top of deadlines, proactive with communications, and receptive to feedback."
— The Grunin Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
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What supports do we provide?
Neuro-inclusive Leadership: Adapt your style to support neurodiverse teams, boosting engagement by 25% (based on client outcomes).
Gender-Affirming Leadership: Mitigate bias with actionable frameworks and integrate diverse perspectives into strategic planning.
Equity-Centered Leadership: Resolve conflicts and build trust through equity-focused leadership strategies.
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Who can benefit from our support?
- Industries: Non-profits, education, healthcare, and tech startups (5–200 employees).
- Leaders: Mid-to-senior executives, DEI officers, and HR directors committed to embedding inclusion into organizational DNA.
- Teams: Cross-functional groups seeking neurodivergent-affirming cultures.
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- Master’s in Education & Human Development (George Washington University): Expertise in adult learning and systemic change.
- Certified NeuroMindfulness Coach (ICF-accredited): Merging neuroscience with mindfulness to reduce burnout and enhance focus.
- 2024 LinkedIn Top Facilitation Voice: Recognized for innovative DEI strategies.
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1. Discovery Call: Align on goals and challenges (free 30-min session).
2. Assessment Phase: Use tools like the Inclusive Leadership Audit™ to identify gaps.
3. Customized Sessions: Virtual 1:1 or team sessions with actionable strategies (e.g., bias mitigation frameworks, EI drills).
4. Toolkit Development: Co-design a personalized playbook for sustaining progress.
5. Follow-Up Support: Optional quarterly check-ins to refine strategies.
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I blend insights from lived experience (as a neurodivergent, gender-expansive leader) with data-driven strategies tested at institutions like Bastyr University and the WA DEI Conference to deliver measurable results.
Clients report:
- Improved conflict resolution skills
- Better team psychological safety
- Higher retention within neurodiverse teams
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- Individual Coaching: $200–$400/session (sliding scale for non-profits, multiple marginalized leaders).
- Team Packages: $2,000–$5,000/month (includes audits, group coaching sessions, and toolkits).
- ROI: Clients see measurable improvements in engagement, innovation, and retention within 6 months.
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Yes, we provide individual leadership coaching. The process is very similar.
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Yes, we offer a sliding scale for multiple marginalized individuals and community organizations.
We encourage interested individuals to work with their workplace to access professional development or employee wellness funds, if applicable.
Areas of Expertise
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Affirming
I prioritize creating safe, inclusive spaces where teams engage in meaningful dialogue without fear, fostering understanding and actionable change.
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Accessibility
My approach avoids “box-ticking” DEI strategies. Instead, I equip teams with accessible language, neuro-inclusive communication models, and frameworks to dismantle systemic barriers.
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Authenticity
Clients highlight my ability to listen deeply, adapt to organizational needs, and co-create solutions—whether redesigning hiring processes, auditing equity practices, or modeling inclusive leadership.
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Action-Oriented
From guiding neurodivergent-inclusive workplace strategies to navigating complex equity audits, I translate abstract concepts into tangible steps that resonate with staff, leaders, and marginalized communities.
Let’s Work Together!
