Our objective is to achieve entrepreneurial self-sufficiency and grow the number of Berkshire Black businesses by building up Black businesses so others will relocate here.
André Lynch (he/him), a dynamic DEIB executive coach and practitioner, leverages his extensive experience in education leadership to empower organizations in driving meaningful institutional change and fostering positive climates while working with diverse populations in the education and community sectors.
I have a Ph.D. from Tulane University. My specific area of study was diversity, equity, inclusion and related topics.
After earning a Ph.D., I was awarded a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from the National Science Foundation which allowed me to deepen my studies in the demographic intersections that make us who we are.
BRIDGE promotes mutual understanding and acceptance among diverse groups. We serve as catalysts for change through collaboration, education, training, dialogue, fellowship and advocacy.We facilitate cultural competence programming in schools and institutions to promote equity and to educate on systemic racism and cultural barriers.
Dr. Emily Williams has thirty years of expertise with ten in government as a grants director/program
coordinator and twenty+ in academia.
She is an exemplary performer with extensive experience as a grants director, vice president/academic affairs, vice provost/assessment and curriculum, academic dean, department chair, and conference director.
DEI Outdoors specializes in partnering with organizations to address equity and justice issues in the conservation, outdoor recreation, and natural resources industry. We aim to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion in outdoor spaces for individuals of all backgrounds. Founded by Rachel Hailey, DEI Outdoors serves outdoor organizations by ensuring their programming, products, and people are inclusive and support a spectrum of diverse identities.
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André Lynch (he/him), a dynamic DEIB executive coach and practitioner, leverages hisextensive experience in education leadership to empower organizations in drivingmeaningful institutional change and fostering positive climates while working withdiverse populations in the education and community sectors.
SECTOR FOCUS
Education (K-12 or Higher Ed)
Community
CREDENTIALS
POPULATIONS FOR WHICH YOUHAVE SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCEPROVIDING DEI SERVICES?
A. Lynch Consulting, LLC has significantexperience working with administration,executives, directors, and marginalizedpopulations within a k-12 and Higher Ed context.Mr. Lynch also has experience in recruitment andretention strategies specifically for BIPOCindividuals, for not-for profit and private sectorentities.
“SWEET SPOT,” OR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION, TOYOUR CLIENTS/ PARTICIPANTS?
We’ve helped numerous clients develop, and implement, DEIBstrategies. Most notable is leading a comprehensive university read,culminating with a conversation on race with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum.Other items of notable measure are an increased positive institutionalclimate, the formation of student and employee resource groups(affinity groups), and the revision of governing documents with a broadequity focus.
MOST IMPORTANT FOR INTERESTEDORGANIZATIONS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU ANDYOUR APPROACH TO RE/ DEI WORK?
At A. Lynch Consulting, we believe that driving DEIB initiativesrequires a holistic approach that goes beyond one-off training sessions.We offer customized solutions tailored to the unique needs of eachorganization. Services include DEI training, team building, professionaldevelopment, executive coaching, equity audits, and strategic planning.
RELATED CAPABILITIES
André Lynch (he/him), is a dynamic DEIB executive coach andpractitioner. With over a decade of experience, André has served in avariety of roles within k-12 and higher ed, including Associate Dean forEquity and Inclusion and DEIB roles at institutions such as SyracuseUniversity, University of Nebraska, Ithaca College, and SUNY.
Mr. Lynch has provided keys for institutional change to colleges,universities, and not-for-profit agencies, ranging from small familyowned entities, to United Way Worldwide.
André isn’t just a professional powerhouse – he’s also a devoted fatherand passionate activist. When he’s not empowering organizations andindividuals, he enjoys fishing, gardening, and collecting sneakers.
I have a Ph.D. from Tulane University. My specific area of study was diversity, equity, inclusion and related topics.
After earning a Ph.D., I was awarded a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from the National Science Foundation which allowed me to deepen my studies in the demographic intersections that make us who we are.
Board training from the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s multi-month Non-Profit Learning program provided the insight to hone my skills as an Executive Board Member and couple the knowledge gained with my expertise in DEIB to help other non-profit boards to integrate DEIB into their own governance.
As Dean of Equity and Inclusion and Director of The Davis Center (a multicultural center) I spearheaded DEIB initiatives across campus, advocated for marginalized groups, led engaging workshops, updated policy to lower barriers, led the response to bias incidents, and mentored fellow staff (amongst many other engagements).
Through statistic courses in graduate school and the Consortium for the Advancement of Research Methods and Analysis, I boosted my expertise in designing and conducting comprehensive equity audits that cater best practices to any organization’s needs while also presenting information in a way that is accessible to any constituent.
Pluralism Solutions offers recruitment and retention strategies to increase diversity, interactive workshops, equity audits, executive coaching, employee resource group development, and progress metric identification.
BRIDGE CORE VALUES
Empowerment | Collaboration | Learning | Celebration | Integration | Safety | Justice
BRIDGE is a grassroots organization dedicated to catalyzing change and integration through promoting mutual respect and understanding with a gender and race equity lens that is trauma-informed and rooted in positive psychology and power analysis practices.
Since 2007, our BRIDGE mission has been “promoting mutual understanding and respect among diverse groups serving as a resource to both local institutions and the community at large. We serve as catalysts for change and integration through collaboration, education, training, dialogue, fellowship and advocacy.”
Services include cultural literacy and cultural competence training; consulting, facilitation; youth leadership; multicultural education; parent engagement and education; civil rights and social justice forums and advocacy with diverse groups. We facilitate cultural competence programming in schools and institutions to promote equity and to educate on systemic racism and cultural barriers, and are designated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a vendor in the Supplier Diversity Program in the spirit of the Affirmative Market Campaign.
Through a 360 degree perspective on community and civic participation, BRIDGE has designed a holistic approach to community and public health. BRIDGE’s goal is to impact hearts, minds and behaviors that result in positive cultural shifts and systemic changes in policy, law and practice towards a more just, safe and equitable society.
SECTOR FOCUS
Ability to work across sectors
CREDENTIALS
Dr. Emily Williams has thirty years of expertise with ten in government as a grants director/program coordinator and twenty+ in academia.
She is an exemplary performer with extensive experience as a grants director, vice president/academic affairs, vice provost/assessment and curriculum, academic dean, department chair, and conference director.
A Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Williams holds a PhD./DAH from Clark Atlanta University and Harvard University certification in Higher Education Management and Leadership.
Dr. Emily Williams has 30 years of expertise with 10 in government as a grants director/program coordinator and 20 in academia. An exemplary performer with extensive experience as a grants director, vice president/academic affairs, vice provost/assessment and curriculum, academic dean, department chair, and conference director.
Dr. Williams’ work has seen engagement with government sectors, higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, corporate entities, and individual entrepreneurs.
Her expertise areas are:
“SWEET SPOT,” OR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION, TOYOUR CLIENTS/ PARTICIPANTS?
Assessing directional needs based on review of strategic plan synthesized with long and short-term goals
MOST IMPORTANT FOR INTERESTEDORGANIZATIONS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU ANDYOUR APPROACH TO RE/ DEI WORK?
Results driven consultant based on organizational/individual motivation and intent
POPULATIONS FOR WHICH YOU HAVE SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE PROVIDING DEI SERVICES?
Extensive experience working across populations in the USA and Caribbean
SECTOR FOCUS
Conservation & Outdoor Recreation
CREDENTIALS
DEI Outdoors specializes in partnering with organizations to address equity and justice issues in the conservation, outdoor recreation, and natural resources industry. We aim to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion in outdoor spaces for individuals of all backgrounds. Founded by Rachel Hailey, DEI Outdoors serves outdoor organizations by ensuring their programming, products, and people are inclusive and support a spectrum of diverse identities. We provide services for both organizations and individuals seeking to increase belonging in the outdoors.
“SWEET SPOT,” OR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION, TOYOUR CLIENTS/ PARTICIPANTS?
Compassion forms the foundation of our work. We approach every interaction with empathy and understanding, recognizing the unique experiences and challenges faced by individuals and organizations in the conservation and outdoor industry. Through compassion, we strive to create a supportive environment where everyone feels heard and valued.
MOST IMPORTANT FOR INTERESTEDORGANIZATIONS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU ANDYOUR APPROACH TO RE/ DEI WORK?
At DEI Outdoors, we believe that DEI work is culture work and that true inclusivity requires transforming organizational culture to allow all to feel secure in showing their authentic selves. To do this, we become your partner in transformation, supporting and empowering your team to create long-lasting change beyond the scope of our work together.
POPULATIONS FOR WHICH YOU HAVE SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE PROVIDING DEI SERVICES?
Outdoor Recreation Companies – Retailers, Non-profits, Education
