Our Impact in Action:

“I appreciated the way Lisa and Mel described DE&I and made it relate to our profession. Many of us hold different roles in the pharmacy profession and it was easy to apply to our everyday lives” – participant from leadership workshop

“I appreciated how interactive the presentation was. I appreciated that they started their presentation by demonstrating the value of trying to be explicitly inclusive. It was incredible to see the effect of 'giving people permission to get up and stand if needed' during the presentation (as one example) ...so many people stood up! I'm sure this wouldn't have occurred in the absence of the explicit permission. Many of the examples and advice the presenters gave was immediately applicable” – workshop participant

"Lisa and Mel's expertise in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has been instrumental for MetaStar, providing invaluable insights and a clear roadmap that have significantly advanced our DEI journey. Their leadership and guidance in assessing our current state and developing our infrastructure have laid a strong foundation for creating a workplace where every person's inherent worth and dignity are recognized, and their talents, beliefs, and identities are honored." – Jesi Wang, MetaStar President & CEO

“Lisa and Mel created a safe space and people were able to share their experiences and be vulnerable and let people into their stories” –workshop participant

"We wouldn't be where we are now in our DEI journey without Lisa and Mel! They helped to create and form our DEI Steering Committee, fostering cross-organizational teamwork and developing action-oriented, sustainable plans that have already made a lasting impact on the organization. Their recommendations have empowered multiple stakeholders with the knowledge and tools to implement and operationalize our DEI goals effectively, ensuring lasting impact." – MetaStar's DEI Steering Committee

“Very engaging discussion...Mel and Lisa were able to get the audience to participate, which rarely happens here” – HR Director Oakwood Village

“This was my first formal DEI training, and I enjoyed the balance of education and also actionable items. The presenters were very helpful in talking through different scenarios and how to approach when these scenarios arise.” – workshop participant

“Loved the section on psychological safety, both presenters are genuine and authentic.” - workshop participant