Testimonials
Testimonials
What people are saying…
"Mari, I can't thank you enough for the amazing work you did at our Latin Connections PD for Jefferson. Your targeted and most effective presentation helped us think concretely about different ways to engage with our students."
"I continue to hear comments noting how inspiring and helpful your presentation was. Thanks again for helping us. I very much look forward to future collaboration."
Jill Adams
English and Women's Studies Instructor Chair
Women's Studies Jefferson Community and Technical College
"I must tell you that I wasn't excited about attending another day-long diversity session. I have to admit that Mari's presentation of the subject was best I've been in. It was an informative and enjoyable day."
GIS Coordinator
"I was impressed with your interaction, knowledge of the course content and your response to the comments [made by some participants]. You can tell that you not only teach about leadership and diversity, but you show it in how you relate to others in your training session. While I was shocked and appalled by some of the comments, you accepted negative comments and used them as a tool in teaching…
The training helped me, it taught me to respect our differences and how to improve communication when there are misunderstandings. Again, I really appreciate the training. It has helped me in my Human Resources career. THANKS!"
Human Resources Coordinator
"I thought that your Diverse Workforce training was innovative and refreshing. I enjoyed your approach to diversity in the "non traditional" format. Thanks,"
Laboratory Manager
"I have to thank you for having organized and brought to MSD the most recent seminar on "Managing a Diverse Workforce." There are many reasons why I feel compelled to express my gratitude about this seminar. Perhaps I can articulate some: It was refreshing to see a totally different take about Diversity in general, as opposed to the traditional approach. While awareness on Diversity issues is crucial in any organization, uncovering the value of Cultural Competence proficiency, definitely adds a new dimension to the subject. It really offers a change of paradigm... The Instructor/Facilitator was excellent... I was so glad to find myself as part an audience who truly enjoyed this particular seminar and I sincerely hope this is the first of many of this type and caliber of seminars that we bring to MSD"
Applications Support Administrator
"We were particularly impressed with your ability to put participants at ease so quickly considering the potentially "threatening" topic of the program. Participant's willingness to be both honest and vulnerable in a group comprised largely of strangers is a tribute to you skill as facilitators."
Rick Brooks, Associate Director
Institute for Labor Studies and Research
Cranston, RI
"You were extremely effective in tailoring your services to the needs of the New Bedford YWCA. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank you for your input to the development of our strategic plan. It made an important contribution to the continuing efforts of the YWCA to end sexism and racism."
Yvonne Drayton
Executive Director, YWCA
New Bedford, MA
"Not only was your presentation well organized, the participants found it quite thought provoking, as well. The honesty, non-defensiveness, and humility that you exhibited at points in the workshop did more than simply give indications about your personal and professional character. Your demonstration of these qualities served as excellent modeling behavior for the staff."
Bruce A. Rose, Director
Upward Bound University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
"While a member of the UMass Dartmouth community, Mari Mujica played a pivotal role in efforts to provide leadership to our women students of color through mentoring, supporting and facilitating a variety of activities. At a time when young women were not actively seeking leadership opportunities, Mari worked to help develop skills and awareness and to instill self-esteem. She successfully encouraged women to find their voices, get involved and strive for personal success while challenging the institutional barriers confronting students of color. Mari's contributions have sustained and our students leaders have been a diverse group which includes several women of color. Thanks Mari."
Susan Costa, Ed. D.
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
