Client Feedback

I have found Lisa to be extremely thoughtful, self-reflective and intentional in her work. She also has the capacity to note where change is called for, and to make those changes transparently. This is not easy work, but Lisa does it with grace and generosity.

Layla Shirani, Senior Staff Attorney, Civil Rights at CAIR-CA

Her straightforward, constructive yet complimentary feedback was exactly what I needed to help turn my weaknesses to strengths. She helped me navigate through real time situations as well as uncover natural leadership traits that I did not realize I had. Lisa is a wealth of knowledge and her experience is vast.

Bonita Martin, Sr. Manager – Sun Life, Group Life Claims

She is a reflective practitioner, diligent learner, and graceful leader that brings a humanizing approach to both the technical and relational aspects of equity work. She brings urgency and a wealth of skill at challenging systemic status quo and ways that oppression plays out in systems. I highly recommend Lisa for systems that seek courageous, inspiring, and graceful leadership.

Mark Salinas, Director of Center for Equity Leadership National Equity Project | Oakland, CA

One of the things I most value about working with Lisa is her ability to infuse equity leadership and coaching into every aspect of her work. She designs adult learning and development experiences that build relationships across difference and increase the capacity of both individuals and teams.

Alysse Castro, Alameda County Superintendent of Schools

Lisa recognizes the art of group interactions that activate new ideas to think about in a calm and mindful style, which is genuinely appreciated by our group. She navigates the diverse needs of executives adeptly, manages complexity, and ensures impactful outcomes for all members' personalities.

Julie Krommenhoek

From the outset, Lisa's strategic and innovative approach to program design has been nothing short of remarkable. She exhibits an innate understanding of our organization's objectives and participant needs, and uniquely blends these insights to create programs that are not just informative but also transformative. I have worked with numerous facilitators in my career and Lisa's ability to facilitate these programs is genuinely top tier. She navigates complex topics with ease (strategically and on-the-spot), fostering an environment that encourages active participation and promotes learning. But what truly sets Lisa apart is the impact her work has had on our diverse and highly skilled group participants.

Femily Howe, Gender Equity Tech Advisor

I was experiencing several organizational changes that either happened back-to-back or concurrently. In this increasingly VUCA world, with new and unique challenges coming up seemingly daily, in multiple spheres, I am grateful to have been able to have Lisa as a sounding board and coach. With Lisa, I was able to gain additional leadership tools and insight that enhanced my effectiveness.

Dilim Oregbu, Senior Advisor and Director

Lisa has connected us with resources to enhance our coaching framework and program, and provided insights and feedback on the development of internal materials. We are grateful for Lisa's expertise, and look forward to our continued work together!

Olga Pagan, Director of Programs and Research at the Center for Racial Justice

My attitude about myself and my career has completely shifted as a result of Lisa’s coaching. Our sessions were inspiring, challenging, insightful and energizing and opened up valuable new perspectives on my current situation, leading me to dig deep in exploring previous experiences and personal values to create my own solutions and path forward.

Evadne Griffin, Global Project Management

Within a month of our last coaching session ending I received a promotion. Lisa truly prepared me for the next level. She gave me tools and was able to give me real time sessions from current experience in the workforce. Most importantly Lisa let me be me. I will forever be grateful how Lisa helped me align and achieve a small portion of my goals in such a short period of time.

Kiomi Addo, Director Portfolio Team Lead

Lisa's coaching has been nothing short of transformational for me as I've deepened my C-suite leadership capabilities in varied operational environments.

Sidnee Peck, Startup CPO

Lisa is a "real" coach and does not shy away from the tough discussions. She will push you past your comfort zone but you will emerge better for it. Tough with her pushing you to look within yourself to find the answers.

Tess Holcombe, Regional Director Access & Reimbursement

Lisa is a skilled relationship builder who is able to weave grassroots organizational change into complex systems and organizational development.

Balandra Fregoso, Executive Director

Lisa works consistently to support leaders in their efforts to construct systems, structures, and policies that have a direct impact on equitable outcomes. Lisa has extensive experience in developing a leader's capacity to lead with an equity focus.

Cheryl Domenichelli, Director, University of California at Berkeley

Lisa brings a unique perspective having worked in education, within communities, non-profits, and corporations. She fundamentally understands how to tackle difficult challenges while engaging and uniting making difficult work manageable. She is the consultant and advocate everyone should have the opportunity to partner with.

Chuwanda Thigpen, HR Executive, Human Capital Management

We at the National Equity Project are proud that she is one of our Equity Fellows and know we can call on her for a wide range of projects involving equity leadership development, group facilitation, professional learning, and coaching. I am confident to recommend Lisa for a wide range of projects. She delivers and is the real deal!

Lisa Lasky, Managing Director at National Equity Project

Lisa is a powerful and insightful coach, she has strong experience in learning and development and deep expertise in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Robyn Powell, Senior VP Growth Enablement

The executive coaching sessions and organizational development with Lisa had an incredible impact on me as a leader. Lisa was able to guide me through the most challenging transition at a nonprofit serving the mission. She centered justice and belonging in our work and supported me to navigate my personal identity throughout this time.

Julie Ma, VP Business Strategy

We at the National Equity Project are proud that she is one of our Equity Fellows and know we can call on her for a wide range of projects involving equity leadership development, group facilitation, professional learning, and coaching. I am confident to recommend Lisa for a wide range of projects. She delivers and is the real deal!

Lisa Lasky, Managing Director at National Equity Project

Lisa has brought organization, structure, passion for the work, and laughter (always important and always respectful). She also has a breadth of very tactical and strategic experience, and with that has been able to provide informative general resources to all Task Force members, as well as highly relevant and helpful topic specific resources for the sub-committees.

David Lown, CMO

Lisa has provided our CEO core team with an energetic approach that drives the rare opportunity to create safe spaces in a caring & catalytic tone.

Julie Krommenhoek