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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
We understand that each organization has a unique culture, with strengths and challenges. Through focus groups, interviews, and surveys, we pinpoint areas of growth for an organization so that they can effectively create an ethos in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. This internal research is combined with expertise in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion to provide organizations with recommendations that work.
Organizational Change
Organizations often conflate the need for organizational changes with “mission drift”. Change does not have come at the sacrifice of your core mission. We can help your organization make transitions that are purposeful, transformational, methodical, and profound while you continue to stay true to your mission. What would it look like to reimagine your mission in light of changes that surround you? How can your core values and existing resources help you adapt? Where are the gaps that might be holding you back. We can help you (re)discover the “why” that fuels what you do and how you do it.
Cultivating the Arts
Whether it is ballet, sculpture, street art, or music, we understand the importance of the arts in all sectors of society. The arts give voice to the voiceless and spark imaginations and thinking beyond the “here and now”. Likewise arts organizations are a vital part of society, often serving as pillars in a community. We appreciate this and work with arts organizations to establish a clear vision and mission that is line with their core values.
Organizations we have worked with:
Nate Risdon
Nate Risdon (he, him, his) is the founder of Prescient Consulting, LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations prepare and adjust to change. With a background in non-profit management and research and analysis, he brings a focused attention to the specific needs of your organization and solutions based on sound theory that is responsive to the unique needs of your organization. From one-on-one consultations to large group presentations to trainings for groups of all sizes, he understands the importance of a high, personal touch - no "cookie-cutter" solutions.
Nate recently completed the Third Sector Company’s Interim Executives Training Academy on helping lead non-profits through the complicated waters of organizational change. In 2019, Nate completed his PhD, becoming the first postdoctoral fellow for Azusa Pacific University. He has proudly served as a senior research associate with Race and Justice in Higher Education at Azusa Pacific University. In this role, he helps lead a team of talented researchers on national research projects. This research is designed to help institutions and organizations recognize the critical importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, in relationship to an organization's history and current culture. This work is also a critically important aspect of organizational change. As a consultant, Nate applies his skills and strengths as a qualitative researcher, able to conduct and quantify large scale surveys, to his work with your organization.
Nate has over 15 years' experience working in the nonprofit sector and have led presentations and workshops at numerous national conferences including the Association for the Study of Higher Education, SXSW, and the Race & Pedagogy conference. His background in the creative arts helps him provide organizations with creative solutions to complex problems.
Timir Chokshi
Timir Chokshi (he, him, his) is a Senior Associate with Prescient Consulting. As a seasoned international business professional with over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, Timir is well versed in the intricacies of business processes across organizations. He has served as a key creative force in the groups with which he has been employed and has extensive experience in all aspects of the commercial eco-system in business, including (but not limited to) team management, product idea and design, product launch and management, marketing and event communications, business development, project management, and international account management. Timir is passionate about and spearheaded the creation of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) effort for one organization which had over 2,000 employees worldwide at the time. Timir has also volunteered with many non-profits and arts organizations, both in member and leadership roles.
Timir speaks six languages and has visited over 45 countries across 5 continents as part of his professional as well as personal endeavors. His understanding and ability to navigate multi-cultural environments are key to his success in the business world and inform his efforts for increased DEI and social justice in all areas of society.
Timir holds an M.B.A. from Santa Clara University and a bachelor's degree in International Business from San Jose State University.
“Nate is able to explain complex issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in ways that people can understand. He speaks with conviction yet humility and remains open to people's questions and opinions. His training helped change the way I understand racial justice. I highly recommend him!”
— Dr. Allison Ash, Senior Affiliate Consultant for Credo and Research Team Leader for RJHE (Race and Justice in Higher Education)
“When it comes to mentoring creatives, Nate not only recognizes strengths and potentialities of individuals, but further directs their gifts to outlets that benefit others.”
— Dr. Maria Fee, Director of Brehm Cascadia