JANINE CHEN
Helping Leaders Center Equity
MY APPROACH
EMPATHY: I use design thinking to focus on people’s lived experience rather than emphasizing process and compliance.
INCLUSION: I believe we bring our whole selves to work so we have to create a culture that acknowledges our identity and our humanity.
REFLECTION: I help others make greater sense of themselves and the world around them, allowing them to show up a more authentic, truthful way.
HOPE: Together we will build something new by imagining a more inclusive and equitable world.
WHAT I'M ABOUT
I am a DEI consultant supporting organizations in the social sector. I help transform organizational culture through equity-focused design thinking and leadership development. I'm passionate about creating spaces where people are challenged to grow. I partner with organizations to create a culture of inclusive practices that lead to healing and liberation.
HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU
BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE
I'll conduct a culture audit to help you better understand the equity gaps in your organization's culture and we'll develop a plan to address it one inclusive practice at a time.
ANTI-RACISM & DESIGNING FOR EQUITY
Using human-centered design-thinking, we’ll interrogate current programs and practices to ensure you're redesigning with equity at the center.
STRATEGIC PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION
We’ll work together to clarify your goals, map out a plan to get you there, and identify meaningful metrics so you’ll know when you've made it. Then I'll support you in bringing this plan to life.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
If you're going through an important time of transition, I'll help you think through how to walk your organization through ambiguity in a way that centers people.
TALENT MANAGEMENT
From hiring to compensation benchmarking to performance management, I'll help you redesign and implement with equity and inclusion in mind.
LEADERSHIP COACHING
I'll help you clarify a vision aligned to your values. Then we'll develop a communication strategy that drives engagement and collaboration across your team.
CURRICULUM DESIGN & FACILITATION
Through my sessions on topics such as Identity & Equity, Inclusive Hiring, Giving Feedback, Managers Coaching for Equity, you and your team will be equipped to build a more sustainable culture for everyone.
THOUGHT PARTNERSHIP
We'll work in partnership on a customized plan during key times of transition and growth for your team.
TESTIMONIALS
Mike Teng
CEO & Co-founder, Swing Education
Janine always ensured that fairness and inclusion were at the heart of every decision at Swing Education. Many people at Swing thought of her as the conscience of the organization and it starts with a deep caring for other humans. I'm excited to see her bringing her ideas and skillset as an operator to helping other organizations be more people-centered.