MISSION 

Our mission is to empower, inspire and support individuals, groups and organizations as they find their own voice, identify, clarify and pursue their unique purpose, or take the necessary steps to practice mindful inclusion.

VISION

Our vision is that individuals and communities enjoy the rewards that come from recognizing, accepting and celebrating the unique talents, experiences and contributions of each and every person, no matter their background, history, or identity.

PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy on which Diverse Collaborations is founded is that inclusive communities are by nature learning communities where everyone benefits from the information, skill, and knowledge exchange that flows freely when all are included. Inclusion, however, is a mindful and intentional practice which is seldom achieved without cultural awareness, competence and humility. Inclusive organizations foster creativity, excellence and problem solving capacity. Feeling affirmed in their uniqueness, members of inclusive communities are better able to rise and contribute to their full potential. 

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Diverse Collaborations LLC., (4)

 
 
DIVERSE COLLABORATIONS LLC.,  

formerly Diversity Consultants, utilizes mindfulness and creativity to support individuals, groups and organizations to navigate the complexities of diversity and inclusion and build more compassionate, productive and rewarding models of life and work. 

From facilitating or hosting, to workshops and coaching, as well as through photo-ethnographies, Diverse Collaborations specializes in holding space for you or your organization to embark on your own journey to Finding Your Own Voice, clarifying your vision, or further developing diversity and inclusion in your organization.

Sharing resources and information, and modeling mindfulness and creativity, allows us to inspire, empower, and support individuals, groups and organizations  wherever they are in their journeys of authenticity and mindful inclusion.

 

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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

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Services

 

Services


Programs, Seminars, and Workshops


Corporate and Non-Profit

Developing Cultural Competence and Leadership Series
• Cultural Competence: Why, Who, When, and How?
• What all leaders need to know about Diversity
• Do you see me? Now that you do, can we actually talk with one another?
•How about working and succeeding together?

Fostering and Maintaining and Inclusive Workplace
• Developing a Diversity Council
• Empowerment and mentoring in the workplace
• Building alliances: what does it mean?

Serving "diverse" customers
• Developing Cultural Competence among service providers


 

Educators

Professional Development Workshops

Developing Cultural Competence Series
• For Principals and Administrators in school districts
• For teachers, counselors, staff and paraprofessionals in schools
• One of my students say I’m a racist… what do I do?
• Increasing family involvement: I’ve done it all!

Preventing Violence: Building STRONG Communities
• STRONG schools (for Principals and Administrators)
• STRONG classrooms (for teachers K-16)

Cultural Competence and leadership In-Classroom Workshops

Discipline and empowerment from the Inside-Out
• Personal Power is not Rocket Science: A 4-hour program for students and their teachers in elementary schools
• Do you really know how to stick up for yourself? A 4-hour program for students and their teachers in middle schools
• I am becoming a grown-up and now what am I supposed to do?

Cultural Enrichment Programs in the Classroom
• "Me Llamo Frida Kahlo": Un programa de immersion en español
• "Peru is not just a town in Indiana": Engaging the Students in Social Studies
•Frida Kahlo: Woman, Myth, but above all Artist: A cultural studies program for HS students and their teachers
• "The Americas: from the perspective of an American who moved to the North.
•Love and War in the times of Frida Kahlo: World History through a (reconstructed) Personal Narrative

 

Parents and Community Leaders

Cultural Competence and leadership at home and in the community

• Building a STRONG Community at home
• What does it mean to be a "good" parent or youth leader?s
• Am I leading where I really want to? Mindful parenting and leadership
• No Kidding – No Fooling around: How much can we teach our kids and how much are we willing to learn from them?
• Culturally competent parenting for multicultural families
• Preventing violence in your children’s relationships

 

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