The Center Consultancy
The Center supports organizations nationwide to eliminate disparities, advance
Founded in 2015, CEI co-founders and educators Hanif Fazal and Frewine Kiros created The Center to guide people in creating transformational change by learning how to apply a racial Equity Filter to all aspects of one’s life, especially the workplace. We invite clients to partner in a long-term process –often multiple years– to learn what it takes to embed equity and inclusion and build capacity so clients can carry and deepen DEI over time. Our facilitators bring diverse personal and professional experiences, unique skill sets, and an ability to both personalize and strategically operationalize the work with our partners. Having served over 100 clients nationwide since our launch, The Center's adaptive approach is agnostic. Whether a small non-profit or a Fortune 500 company, we know organizational transformation is a complex ecosystem that takes time. When executed with attention to learn and apply an organizational Equity Filter, clients can profoundly shift and positively impact all aspects of work and relationships. By deepening personal relationships, commitment and trust to this work, clients build capacity to do this work.
09/09/2026
Looking for a space to gather, celebrate, connect, or create? ✨
Our space in Portland’s Alberta Arts District is available for private rentals from workshops and team retreats to celebrations, baby showers, kids birthday parties, community gatherings, and special events.
✨ Space for up to 90 guests
🪑 Tables + chairs included
📶 High-speed Wi-Fi + screen sharing
🍽️ Outside catering welcome
🥂 Flexible layouts for your gathering
Your event. Your people. Your space.
📍 The Center Consultancy | NE Alberta, Portland
🔗 Scan the QR code or visit our website to inquire about availability.
02/02/2026
You can’t out-train a misaligned leadership team.
No matter how strong your DEI strategy is, it will always hit a ceiling if the C-suite and board haven’t done their own learning.
We break down why leadership alignment is essential — and what it means for HR and DEI leaders carrying the work.
👉 Read the blog https://zurl.co/ImsMI
01/15/2026
HR, People and Culture, Managers Supervisors and DEI folks are being asked to carry more than ever accountability, feedback, political and social tension, burnout, and culture expectations often without enough support or shared language.
Workplace Reimagined is a 5-part, SHRM-certified virtual learning series designed for leaders who need practical tools they can actually use not more theory or performative conversations.
Starts January 28 | Live via Zoom
Topics include accountability, feedback, navigating tension, power & identity, and culture alignment
5 interactive sessions | SHRM credits included
If you’re looking for grounded, applicable support and a learning space that understands the realities of your role this series was built for you.
👉 Register now
https://zurl.co/SchGx.
01/15/2026
Politics doesn’t stay outside the workplace anymore.
It shows up in team meetings, Slack channels, and one-on-ones — often without warning.
Ignoring it doesn’t make it disappear.
It creates confusion, silence, and mistrust.
In our latest blog, we explore how leaders can navigate political tension at work without turning conversations into debates or causing harm.
👉 Read: Politics in the Workplace in 2025 — What Leaders Need for 2026
https://zurl.co/HLr3C
01/13/2026
A new year isn’t about resolutions—it’s about alignment.
In 2026, we’re doubling down on what matters most:
✔️ Leadership accountability
✔️ Practical tools, not buzzwords
✔️ Culture change that lasts
If you’re ready to lead with intention and build a workplace that works for everyone, we’d love to walk with you this year.
Let’s get to work. Happy New Year
Schedule a complementary call with our team today!
11/19/2025
Beyond Workplace Burnout: Name Culture Fatigue and Lead the Reset
End-of-year energy can feel like a sprint with no finish line. Deadlines pile up, inboxes overflow, and leaders push to “finish strong.”
We call it burnout — but for many teams, the exhaustion runs deeper.
People aren’t just tired from the work.
They’re tired from the culture around the work.
At The Center for Equity and Inclusion, we call this culture fatigue — the slow drain that comes from unclear expectations, inconsistent accountability, and mixed signals about inclusion.
Burnout is about the load.
Culture fatigue is about the container holding that load.
If your team feels stretched thin, don’t rush to add perks or programs. Slow down, listen, and reset how you lead.
Recovery starts when people feel safe to speak truth, ask for help, and belong without having to earn it.
In our latest blog, “Beyond Workplace Burnout,” we unpack:
✅ The difference between burnout and culture fatigue
✅ How to spot early warning signs
✅ Practical strategies for leaders to reset culture with care and consistency
Read the full article → https://hubs.li/Q03S66Kp0
Workplace Burnout vs. Culture Fatigue, A Leader’s Guide Learn the difference between workplace burnout and culture fatigue, spot the signs, and take clear steps to rebuild trust and energy.
11/17/2025
The next wave of Facilitator Intensive sessions is now open for registration!
First session begins on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Each week-long program is an advanced, practice-based experience for DEI practitioners ready to lead courageous, skillful, equity-centered conversations.
In the intensive, you’ll:
✔️ Deepen high-skill facilitation across race and power differences
✔️ Build stamina and strategy for complex, emotionally charged rooms
✔️ Practice frameworks like Mirror, Align, Bridge and Noticing & Wondering
Bring your foundational DEI knowledge and join peers who are shaping culture change across sectors.
View all upcoming Facilitator Intensive dates and register for the January 2026 cohort → https://hubs.li/Q03SvyD40
11/10/2025
You don’t have to wait!
Start Workplace Reimagined at any point in the series - each session stands on its own while building toward a complete, practical framework. You’ll receive recordings of earlier sessions, allowing you to catch up without losing context.
Whether you join this week or next, you’ll stay aligned with the learning, the language, and the tools.
Jump in now - your registration includes all previous sessions and recordings.
https://hubs.li/Q03SpMlc0
11/07/2025
You don’t have to wait to start reimagining your workplace.
The Workplace Reimagined 5-part series is live online, SHRM certified, and designed so you can join at any point.
Each session stands on its own while building toward a complete framework for accountability, feedback, and supervision that works in the real world.
Missed an earlier session? You’ll receive recordings and clear guidance to get up to speed - so you’ll never feel behind.
✔️ Learn practical tools you can apply immediately
✔️ Earn 15 SHRM PDCs
✔️ Join live via Zoom from wherever you are
Register today and start your learning with the next live session.
https://hubs.li/Q03RXFGr0
2026 The Reimagined Workplace: Redefining How We Lead ( 5 Part Series) This 5-part training series helps organizations build a culture of accountability and growth. Through practical strategies and real-world case studies.
10/30/2025
Our new Leadership Team Audit Survey helps you evaluate the diversity and equity of your leadership table. Once completed, you’ll receive a customized audit score and can book a 60-minute complimentary call to review your results with our team.
Take the audit. Understand where you stand. Lead change with clarity.
https://hubs.li/Q03PBqN00
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