Our approach

At Co-Creating Inclusion, we understand that true transformation requires more than surface-level change. That’s why our approach is deeply rooted in trauma-informed practices, equity-centered strategies, and restorative justice principles.

We integrate evidence-based practices with adaptive strategies tailored to your organization’s unique needs, ensuring every step is intentional and impactful.

What sets us apart:

1. Deep listening: Before diving into solutions, we listen. We take time to understand your organizational culture, challenges, and aspirations to ensure our work aligns with your vision. This process of deep listening continues throughout our work so that we can adjust as needed.

2. Trauma-informed methodology: We create environments where individuals and teams can slowly feel safer to engage more deeply and authentically. While this doesn’t require any individual to disclose trauma, being deeply informed by the systemic and personal impacts of trauma, we ensure our strategies are both effective and sustainable in building resilience and various layers of trust.

3. Focus on needs: We are insistent about unearthing and responding to needs. Our approach to equity-centered innovation means that we articulate and look for ways to address systemic barriers so we can co-create pathways that respond to various self-identified needs while aligning with your mission and values.

4. Restorative justice practices: We use restorative justice principles, often referring to them as restorative practices, to address harm and foster accountability. Through inclusive and collaborative processes, we uncover root causes, build community responsibility, and promote healing and reparation—helping organizations shift culture and deepen psychological safety.

5. Lived experience: We model the work we facilitate, continuously testing ways to create a radically inclusive workplace for ourselves. By unpacking our own experiences and challenges, we strive to embody what is possible, knowing that solutions will vary across contexts.

How we work together

• Collaboration: We don’t believe in coming in as the “experts” telling you what to do, nor do we see ourselves as “for hire” to do only what you tell us. We view our clients as partners, co-creating strategies that resonate deeply with you organizational identity and needs.

• Adaptability: Our phased approach ensures flexibility, allowing us to refine our approach as new insights emerge.

• Capacity Building: Our goal is to equip you with the tools and frameworks necessary to sustain equity work long after our engagement.