Facilitating

I design and lead compelling facilitation experiences for White folks to engage in uncomfortable conversations about racism.


White Affinity Group Facilitation

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White leaders, you know you should be talking about race and racism with your team, but you don’t know where to start. In challenging yet supportive small group (maximum of twelve people) guided facilitated sessions, we’ll go from trepidation and uncertainty to confident and empowered. I offer facilitation packages for:

  • Intact Teams

  • Groups of People Managers

  • Change Agents


 

Racism 101

In two 90-minute sessions, we’ll explore and discuss:

  • the roots of systemic racism

  • what White supremacy really means

  • the difference between equity and equality

  • how to leverage our power and privilege to affect change

 

 

Deeper Dive into Racism

In four 90-minute sessions, we’ll do a deeper dive into Racism 101 topics, and we’ll also discuss the harmful impact of gaslighting, microaggressions, and the narrative of the privileged majority. Together, we’ll come to an agreement on—and hold ourselves accountable to—individual and collective action plans that disrupt the status quo and bring about real change in the organization and our communities of influence.

 

 

All In Commitment

In six 90-minute sessions, we’ll cover everything mentioned in the above sessions. We will add specific approaches for achieving racial justice that incorporate emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and storytelling techniques and principles. Folks will emerge with a clear personal and collective antiracist narrative, and will be equipped with a clear set of tools for communicating, holding space, sitting with uncertainty, and staying in uncomfortable conversations about racism.

 


Jared’s devotion to human growth is tangible and fosters the vulnerability required for an honest discussion about racism.
— Dr. Maya Chilese, Organizational Development Practitioner, Nebraska DHHS
Jared was a great addition to our Race, Relationships, and Resources series at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. He was an amazing storyteller and facilitator. I cannot recommend his expertise enough!
— Tanya Gibson, VP of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and HR, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America
Jared is a gifted facilitator. He sets the tone and holds space beautifully for a vulnerable and valuable conversation on antiracism.
— Jen Howard-Lukens, Clinical Psychologist, Oakland
Jared’s excellent facilitation skills are demonstrated by his ability to lead courageous conversations. He guides the discussion extremely well, is an active listener, engages participants, and ensures diverse perspectives are heard. Jared is a genuine person and truly a diversity champion.
— Tammi Harris, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager, NetApp

Partial list of clients who have hired me as a facilitator

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