The Current Climate

In a society that has cut diversity out of the fabric of its intricate scaffolding, businesses and organizations are more and more seeing the value of expanding their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The diverse workforce of people who make up your organization and spend the majority of their weekly time working for you, are searching for belonging and being reflected. Umbrella Collective is growing in the areas of consulting with these organizations and businesses to lay the groundwork conversations necessary to progress in this direction. Through individualized consultation packages of ongoing work, and one time experiential workshops, Umbrella Collective DEI Facilitators help guide any organization (for profit and nonprofits) to navigate difficult conversations in intersectional inclusion, equity, diversity, and belonging.

“Companies that embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their business statistically outperform their peers.”
— Josh Bersin

How It Works

Umbrella Collective offers remote and in-person DEI training and consulting services for organizations that are seeking to expand awareness among their employees and cultivate a culture of inclusion and belonging for employees and clients. In our DEI trainings and workshops, attendees will learn affirming language, common misconceptions that lead to harmful events, in addition to inclusive practices and policies to demonstrate ally-ship and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. We will also examine the impact that privileged and marginalized intersectional identities (race, gender, ability/disability, and socio-economic status) have on work place bias, safety, and obstacles to career advancement.

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Get Started

We offer a fee structure that varies depending on the type of business (nonprofit, small business, midsize business, Fortune 500 business), number of participants, location of services (video conference vs. in-person), and expertise required. We also have a network of trusted colleagues we can refer you to if a particular specialization is required that we do not have. Generally, organizations ready for ongoing work commit for a time period (6-months to one year at a time), and companies who are looking for singular project-based work pay a one-time fee for the training. All invoicing will include time spent in prep, training, video recording and storage, travel, and any other needed accommodation costs. We do not charge you for the prep time it takes to understand your particular business, just for the time in customizing a ready-to-go card deck. Contact us to set up a free 1:1 consultation to discuss your organization’s needs and budget.

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Past Clients and Presentations

  • DEI Webinar: Centering Gender in Brave Spaces (2021)

    DEI Webinar: Supporting Transgender and Gender Diverse Identities (2024)

  • Workshop: Emerging LGBTQ+ Issues: Til' death do us part

  • Webinar: LGBTQIA+ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Health & Retail Industries

  • Webinar: Prioritizing the Well-Being of Trans and Non-Binary Youth Through and Advocacy Lens

  • TRANSforming Gender Conference (2023): Gender Diversity and Medical Transition: From gatekeeping to empowerment

    TRANSforming Gender Conference (2019): Genderqueer and Nonbinary Facilitated Discussion

    TRANSforming Gender Conference (2015): The WPATH Standards of Care, the Changing Nature of Clinical Relationships. Co-Panelist with Nicole Garcia, Asher Eno, and Karen Scarpella.

    TRANSforming Gender Symposium (2012): Transgender Inclusion in U.S. Collegiate Sports. Academic panelist, moderated by Scarlet Bowen, PhD.

    TRANSforming Gender Symposium (2011): Trans Issues in Mental Health. Co-presenter with Randall Ehrbar, PsyD.

    TRANSforming Gender Symposium (2011): Diagnosing Difference (Documentary film) and Discussion with University of Colorado Mental Health Providers. Co-presenter with Hans Foote, PsyD.

  • LGBTQ+ Provider’s Affinity Group. 30-member group Tri-facilitation with Stef Gentuso, LPCC and Angelynn Hermes, LCSW. American Group Psychotherapy Association. Online to international community. (2021)

    Transgender Identities and Clinical Practice: Updating and experiencing clinical care models” American Group Psychotherapy Association Annual Conference. Houston, Tx. (2018)

  • Transgender Day of Remembrance Speech

  • The Enigma of Gender: Addressing tensions within bodies, minds, and cultures. Four Corners Group Psychotherapy Society. Denver, CO. November 2019

  • Transgender Identities in Clinical Practice and Beyond: Updating and Expanding Gender Identity and Expression Models. Denver Psychoanalytic Institute Lecture Series. Denver, CO. (2018)

  • AGPA Connect Diversity Training Webinar (2018): Transgender Identities at AGPA and Beyond: Updating and Expanding Gender Identity and Expression Models.

    AGPA Connect Webinar (2018): Come Talk with a Panel of Transgender Therapists. AGPA Webinar. Co-Presenter with Rita Drapkin (moderator), Sorin Thomas (panelist), and Karen Collett panelist).

  • Transgender Identities and Clinical Practice: Updating and experiencing clinical care models. Colorado Mental Health Professionals Conference. University of Denver. Denver, CO. (2017)

  • LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Healthcare. Boulder Valley Women’s Health. Boulder, CO. (2016)

  • Welby Montessori Transgender Inclusion Training. Co-Presenter with Karen Axe. Denver, CO. (2015)

  • Gender Identity and Expression in the Workplace: Transgender Identities. Webinar. Blue Cross Blue Shield Employee Assistance Program. USA. (2014)

  • Working With Transgender Clients. Mental Health Partners. Boulder, CO. (2014)

  • How Does This Happen? A Systemic Understanding of Mental Health. Project WISE Co-presenter with Laura Portalupe. Jefferson County Action Center: Lakewood, CO. (2014)

  • Workshop: Transgender Identity

  • WPATH SOC: What Gender Variant Consumers Should Know and How to Self-Advocate. Workshop presentation. Gold Rush Conference: Denver, CO. (2014)

  • Transgender Inclusion in Policy and Practice: Examining U.S. Collegiate Sports. Diversity and Inclusion Summit, University of Colorado: Boulder, CO. (2013)

  • Queering the NCAA: How Transgender Athletes are Included in College Sports. Thesis Colloquium moderated by Pat Griffin, PhD. Smith College School for Social Work: Northampton, MA. (2011)

  • Working with Transgender Clients: PHP’s Clinical Staff Knowledge and Experiences. Department specific research design, data analysis, and presentation for staff. Psychological Health and Psychiatry, University of Colorado: Boulder, CO. (2011)