Be The Change Consulting

Be the Change Consulting is a woman of color-owned and operated company. We specialize in equity & inclusion, youth development, organizational capacity building, and strategic planning. Rooted in Oakland, CA since 2012, Be the Change Consulting was sparked by the question- who ARE these systems working for?! And we got to work. Be the Change Consulting is the real deal. We create brave learning spaces and catalyze change. Here’s how: ✔️Our process is intentional ✔️We solve problems together ✔️We teach by being and doing ✔️We encourage cascading leadership ✔️We combine theory with practice ✔️We experiment and refine ideas Check out our website to learn more and get you and your team involved in professional and personal growth: https://lnkd.in/gxpxcqkz Video Credit: Stefanie Small, Thank you for your incredible work! #DEI #DiversityandInclusion #Equality #LeadFromWithin #diversitymatters #allyship #education #inclusionmatters #representationmatters #socialjustice #belonging

Big Brains & Big Impact: Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw When we talk about changemakers in education and policy, we have to shine a light on Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw—a legal scholar, educator, and straight-up game-changer in the fight for racial justice. She’s the queen of intersectionality (literally, she coined the term), breaking down how race, gender, and other identities collide to shape people’s experiences—especially for Black women. Her work helped build Critical Race Theory (CRT), which challenges the way racism is baked into laws, policies, and education. And let’s be real—her brilliance has made a lot of folks uncomfortable, but the truth has that effect. Dr. Crenshaw has been out here making sure our education system tells the whole story, not just the parts that make people comfortable. She’s been on the front lines pushing for ethnic studies, inclusive curriculum, and policies that actually reflect real history. Her impact is global, but her work is deeply felt in the Bay—where the fight for justice, education, and real representation in schools is still going strong. Let’s give props to a legend who’s making sure the next generation is woke, informed, and ready to shake the table. 🖤✊🏾 #BlackHistoryMonth #Intersectionality #EducationIsPower #KimberléCrenshaw

⚡At a time of unprecedented challenges, I am honored that my playback theater group, The Belonging Resident Company, will be performing at #Bioneers2025 alongside incredible movement leaders, activists, and innovators who are forging the way toward a more just and vibrant future. We invite you to see our session Moving Towards Belonging: A Dance/Theater Experience. Join us for hands-on workshops, immerse yourself in eye-opening art, and engage in the deep discussions necessary to renew our work for our communities and the web of life. 🌍 - Sangita Kumar Learn more about the Bioneers conference and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/BIO–2025 #belongingresidentcompany #Bioneers2025 #RegenerativeAgriculture #FoodJustice #UrbanFarming #SustainableFood #ClimateSolutions

Building Stronger Workplaces Through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) At Be The Change Consulting, we believe that Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are essential for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Here’s how to get started: 💡 1. Assess Organizational Needs: Listen to employees and identify shared identities and interests. 💡 2. Gain Leadership Support: Secure buy-in, resources, and clear objectives for your ERGs. 💡 3. Define Structure and Guidelines: Set up roles, decision-making processes, and feedback channels. 💡 4. Launch Your ERGs: Create spaces where employees can connect, support one another, and thrive. 💡 5. Sustain Development: Offer ongoing support, celebrate wins, and ensure ERGs stay impactful. ERGs aren’t just groups—they’re powerful tools for creating a workplace where everyone belongs and succeeds. Ready to take the first step toward change? Let’s make it happen together. 💛 Come and work with our fantastic team at Be The Change! Whether you want to sign up for our public offerings or need a custom package for you and your team, we are here to help: https://lnkd.in/dA6Dmu74. (Link in Bio) #ERGs #BeTheChange #WorkplaceInclusion #DiversityAndEquity #StrongerTogether

Join us on February 27th for our offering on Leaning Into Conflict! As organizations shift into a culture of racial justice, we must replace fear of open conflict with the skills of productive struggle. Session Objectives ✔️Reflect on how our upbringing informs how we respond to CONFLICT in the workplace ✔️Discover how VICTIM-MINDSET might show up in conflict ✔️Learn how to navigate conflict across positional POWER DIFFERENCES ✔️Practice SELF-COACHING techniques to name unmet needs, design requests, and resolve tension Don't miss out! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gniQpu8n #DEI #DiversityandInclusion #Equality #LeadFromWithin #diversitymatters #allyship #education #inclusionmatters #representationmatters #socialjustice #belonging

Celebrating a Trailblazer: Karen Korematsu Black History Month isn’t just about looking back—it’s about learning, growing, and honoring those who continue the fight for justice. So today, we’re giving flowers to Karen Korematsu, a fierce advocate for civil rights and racial equity. Karen is the daughter of Fred Korematsu, the civil rights legend who stood up against Japanese American incarceration during WWII. But she’s not just carrying on his legacy—she’s building her own. As the founder of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, she’s out here making sure we remember the lessons of history while pushing for real change today. She’s been on the front lines fighting for constitutional rights, calling out discrimination, and making sure ethnic studies are part of our education system—because knowing our full history is power. Karen’s work reminds us that justice isn’t a solo act—it’s a movement. We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, and we keep pushing forward so the next generation can stand even taller. Let’s honor those who fight for the truth and never stop working for a better world. 🖤✊🏾 #KnowYourHistory #KeepPushing

Big shoutout to the Monument Impact leadership team! 🎉 Through a series of group coaching sessions, they’re diving deep into their collective values, decision-making processes, and alignment strategies. This “go slow to go fast” approach is one of my favorite ways to work with leadership—it’s all about building strong foundations so teams can work more efficiently, with ease, and lean into collective support. It’s inspiring to see leaders prioritize this kind of maintenance work for long-term success! 💡✨ #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamAlignment #CollectiveValues #CoachingForImpact #GoSlowToGoFast Monument Impact

Sangita (she/her)is the founder and principal of Be the Change Consulting, a dynamic and courageous facilitator who embraces the tough questions and challenges status quo thinking. A passionate advocate for racial equity and abolitionist practices, she leads with a liberatory vision that drives meaningful transformation. Sangita is a framework thinker, a collector of vibrant earrings, and a leader who thrives on the thrill of change and the rush of big, bold ideas. She devours books as if they’re going out of style and consumes leadership podcasts with an unquenchable thirst for growth. Facilitator. Coach. Designer. Strategist. Consultant. Sangita brings energy, clarity, and purpose to every space she enters, making change not just possible, but inevitable.

What does it mean to lead with liberation? At Be The Change Consulting, we believe true leadership begins with intentionality, equity, and courage. The 5 Moves of a Liberatory Leader guide us toward creating spaces where all voices—especially those from marginalized communities—are heard, valued, and empowered. Liberatory leadership is a journey, not a destination. How are you working to lead with liberation in your spaces? Let’s build a world rooted in equity together. 💛 Come and work with our fantastic team at Be The Change! Whether you want to sign up for our public offerings or need a custom package for you and your team, we are here to help: https://lnkd.in/dA6Dmu74 #LiberatoryLeadership #BeTheChange #EquityInAction #LeadershipForJustice

From Competition to Community: Rethinking the Audition Process - This week, my artistic side hustle, the Belonging Resident Company held auditions for our 2025 season—three hours of artistry, vulnerability, and connection. In a time when belonging is being threatened and even weaponized by executive order, my genius co-director Sarah Crowell and I worked to create a space where artists could bring not just their talents, but their full humanity. One participant knew this was a special space when she felt safe enough to take her shoes off. When asked why, she shared that in her past experiences, empty shoes were an invitation for someone to put glass in them. Another artist commented- this was such a tender space for embodied empathy and somatic release. I felt personally stretched! That’s exactly what we aim to cultivate—excellence without cutthroat competition, even in an audition process. Auditions inherently create limits—there are only so many spots, and only so much skill-building time, and only so much energy to invest in coalescing as a group—and yet in this audition we were committed to instilling the message that we still belong to each other, during and after. We are deeply grateful to the incredible artists who showed up on Wednesday night, and we can’t wait for an inspiring season ahead - with our people on the stage, in the audience, and in the zoomiverse. We are still lining up our exciting season, but for sure you can catch us this year at Bioneers and SF Night of Ideas. Stay tuned for more! #BeTheChange #BelongingResidentCompany