“Through Aja’s guidance, modeling, and mentoring, I have gained skills to help me grow in both my professional and personal life. Holding another person accountable is just as hard as holding yourself accountable, and through Marie Lee, I learned valuable tools and approaches on facilitating and participating in honest dialogue with colleagues. Conversations on racial injustice, power imbalances, and emotional safety in work spaces are no longer discussions where I feel intimidated or scared to speak up - I now lead with curiosity and authenticity!”
“Because of Aja’s outcomes and recommendations, the program’s reach spread from our local county to international professionals and community advocates. Their eye for detail, strategic planning, creative story-telling, and professional insight (is) a valuable asset to any organization or cross-collaborative effort...”
“This training enhanced my cultural responsiveness to the individuals that I support. (I learned) positive communication tools, deeper understanding...I can’t express how effective and informative how this training was. It was exceptional.”
“I was a long term Board member for a small non-profit that was going through a large, hard transition. Aja was the Interim Executive Director... She took on not only the support of staff, but adept support of the Board. She worked tirelessly to get the job done with integrity and professionalism. I highly recommend Aja.”
Marie & Lee (Aja’s first consulting agenecy) helped our non-profit with the hiring of our first Executive Director. They customized their recruiting approach to our specific needs, and were very flexible and reasonable in working with us as our needs evolved through the recruiting and hiring process. They went out of their way to hit the (aggressive) target for timing for the hire, working with the entire board to ensure engagement and buy-in through every step in the process and a diverse group of candidates. Overall very good experience (and outcome!) for our non-profit!
- Catherine Finneran, Board President, New England Women in Energy and the Environment