Let’s hear from colleagues and partners…
“Blake has industry-leading DEI domain expertise, especially as it relates to the retention and progression of historically underrepresented workers in the corporate workforce. They have helped build and maintain some of the tech industry's most impactful DEI programs while leading with empathy and a penchant for action.”
– Ty Sheppard, Former Manager
“I've had the opportunity to work with Blake since the inception of their company. Blake leverages both qualitative and quantitative assessments to support any recommendations they provide. This leads to more confidence in the information and more actionable recommendations for a path forward. Blake has practical knowledge of the application of DEI in business and, therefore, can guide clients through the process of what would work best for them. Blake's approach to people is non-judgmental, allowing everyone to feel comfortable expressing where they are on their journey.”
– Pam Jeffords, Managing Partner, DiversityWorks Group
“Blake quickly developed relationships with key stakeholders and helped onboard new team members. What really shined through for me was their ability to demonstrate ownership and to influence and improve processes within a very short period of time. I feel their advice, leadership and partnership helped to enable a more inclusive work culture.”
– Stephen Golden, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Fortune 100 Company
“I was Blake’s manager for almost five years. Blake’s thoughtful engagement approach always took into consideration regional perspectives and cultural nuances… Blake's deep commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) contributed to their ability to enhance training with more inclusive hiring process best practices; Blake was a key leader in the DEI space and their strong partnership development with various cross-functional teams greatly improved interviewer readiness to provide candidates with a more inclusive hiring experience.”
– Elvia Villalobos, Former Manager & Learning & Development Lead at Google
