Equity 2.0 Consulting

 
 
 

“Our agency has been on a journey to be trauma informed and equitable in all aspects and we hired Kelly to assist us with deepening our work in public health.

Kelly was intentional in combining Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and equity principles knowing this is a priority for us and provided a safe place for us during our strategic planning process to explore our perceptions of what equity means to us - through facilitating exercises and valuable discussions.

We found benefits personally as well as professionally. We look forward to working with Kelly again in the future.”

- Katy Pruitt, Trauma Informed Care Coordinator,
Sheboygan County Health and Human Services

 

Core Belief

  • Human beings who feel seen, safe, respected, valued, and celebrated are the ones who will thrive.

About

  • Equity 2.0 is: Ensuring that every individual can access whatever they need to thrive.

    • This connotation differs dramatically from the denotation (dictionary defition) of equity - which is pretty much the same as the denotation of equality.

    • Equity 2.0 moves away from the concept of everything needing to be “fair and equal” because equality only benefits certain people and it widens the Equity 2.0 gap.  

  • The process is complex, dynamic, and on- going:

    • Owning discriminatory flaws and biases

    • Embracing a growth mindset

    • Engaging in courageous conversations to challenge the misuse of power and privilege

    • Creating safe and nurturing environments (which includes healthy boundary setting)

    • Understanding the impact of identities and the function of intersectionality

    • Consistently matching one’s actions to their words

    • Understanding history while planning for the future

    • Respecting personal agency

    • Breaking down systems that are creating barriers

Credibility

  • Educational Degrees:

    • Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Massachusetts

    • Communication Arts and Literature teaching license from Augsburg University

    • Master of Arts in Education from Augsburg University

  • Awards

    • 2018/2019 Minnesota State Teacher of the Year

    • 2018 Honoree for Minnesota Women Breaking Barriers

    • 2019 Minnesota Lynx Women’s Spotlight Selection for Leader and Innovator in Arts and Education

    • 2019 Minnesota Women’s Press Favorite Leader in Education 

Approach

  • I use an Equity 2.0 lens in my approach (both with how I facilitate and with what I teach). My job is to find out what you need and then help you get it, it is not my job to tell you what you are doing “wrong” and try to “fix” it.

  • My goal is to learn and grow with you and to help facilitate opportunities for you to evolve in the directions you want to evolve. There is no room for shaming and blaming while learning together, because we all make mistakes and that is how we grow (shame shuts people down and then they can’t learn).

  • Compassionate Accountability helps us to own our mistakes reduce harm.

Services Provided

  • Speaking/Training

    • Equity 2.0 Support Group

      • This facilitated group not only supports the individual needs of the participants, it also helps folks learn how to more effectively meet the needs of others. Participants will talk about their experiences, get support, ask questions, discuss relevant topics, and increase their Equity 2.0 skills.

    • Equity 2.0 Advocacy (UnKeynote)

      • Human beings who feel seen, safe, respected, valued, and celebrated are the ones who will thrive. Kelly D. Holstine will discuss the difference between Equality vs. Equity 2.0, share personal stories, and give concrete strategies on how to increase Equity 2.0 Advocacy. This needs-based UnKeynote is rooted in Equity 2.0; participants will help determine what topics are discussed and will have multiple opportunities to reflect and grow.

  • Additional Consulting Services

    • One on one and/or small group consulting/training (variety of topics including, but not limited to, Equity 2.0, trauma-informed teaching, cultural competency, increasing inclusivity/belonging, classroom management, creating/building Gender Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) and affinity groups, policy changes, supporting a diverse culture, etc.)

    • Curriculum writing support: voice & choice, diverse, personalized, self-paced, online, etc.

    • Restorative Practice and/or Circle Keeping support

    • TeamBuilding/Community Building/Group Facilitation (topics and goals can be tailor-made)

Equity-Based Pay System

  • The client and the consultant will collaboratively work together to determine the cost of services (based on both the needs of the client and the needs of the consultant)

Contact

  • kelly@kellydholstine.com

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