ChrisTiana ObeySumner MPA, MNPL
CEO/ Principal Social Equity Consultant at Epiphanies of Equity: Education and Consulting- Claim this Profile
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Denise Ure
I took a training this summer led by ChrisTiana through WISE. I learned a great deal about intersectional racial and disability equity issues from her and I am still using terms that she taught in the training. I appreciate her insight, knowledge and wisdom and the opportunity to learn from her has made me a better practitioner working for social justice.
Wendy Gillihan, CFE, GPHR, MAcc
ChrisTiana thinks beyond the immediate challenge to develop strategies for the long-term, while maintaining the highest level of collaboration with colleagues, partners, and clients. ChrisTiana is the person you want on your team to elevate the positive and professional interactions on subjects that are sensitive. Their knowledge and experience bring an exceptionally valuable resource on a number of subjects. Expect to learn something new every time you speak to Christina, and to enjoy the learning process.
LinkedIn User
I trust ChrisTiana's professional insight completely. Her ability to read the room and address the issues of the day at their roots is something that every organization could benefit from. Instead of paying lip service to the concepts of Diversity and Equity, ChrisTiana helps people artfully tackle underlying thought-patterns in a way that facilitates tangible changes in the way that people operate. We need more folks like her on the Seattle business scene.
Denise Ure
I took a training this summer led by ChrisTiana through WISE. I learned a great deal about intersectional racial and disability equity issues from her and I am still using terms that she taught in the training. I appreciate her insight, knowledge and wisdom and the opportunity to learn from her has made me a better practitioner working for social justice.
Wendy Gillihan, CFE, GPHR, MAcc
ChrisTiana thinks beyond the immediate challenge to develop strategies for the long-term, while maintaining the highest level of collaboration with colleagues, partners, and clients. ChrisTiana is the person you want on your team to elevate the positive and professional interactions on subjects that are sensitive. Their knowledge and experience bring an exceptionally valuable resource on a number of subjects. Expect to learn something new every time you speak to Christina, and to enjoy the learning process.
LinkedIn User
I trust ChrisTiana's professional insight completely. Her ability to read the room and address the issues of the day at their roots is something that every organization could benefit from. Instead of paying lip service to the concepts of Diversity and Equity, ChrisTiana helps people artfully tackle underlying thought-patterns in a way that facilitates tangible changes in the way that people operate. We need more folks like her on the Seattle business scene.
Denise Ure
I took a training this summer led by ChrisTiana through WISE. I learned a great deal about intersectional racial and disability equity issues from her and I am still using terms that she taught in the training. I appreciate her insight, knowledge and wisdom and the opportunity to learn from her has made me a better practitioner working for social justice.
Wendy Gillihan, CFE, GPHR, MAcc
ChrisTiana thinks beyond the immediate challenge to develop strategies for the long-term, while maintaining the highest level of collaboration with colleagues, partners, and clients. ChrisTiana is the person you want on your team to elevate the positive and professional interactions on subjects that are sensitive. Their knowledge and experience bring an exceptionally valuable resource on a number of subjects. Expect to learn something new every time you speak to Christina, and to enjoy the learning process.
LinkedIn User
I trust ChrisTiana's professional insight completely. Her ability to read the room and address the issues of the day at their roots is something that every organization could benefit from. Instead of paying lip service to the concepts of Diversity and Equity, ChrisTiana helps people artfully tackle underlying thought-patterns in a way that facilitates tangible changes in the way that people operate. We need more folks like her on the Seattle business scene.
Denise Ure
I took a training this summer led by ChrisTiana through WISE. I learned a great deal about intersectional racial and disability equity issues from her and I am still using terms that she taught in the training. I appreciate her insight, knowledge and wisdom and the opportunity to learn from her has made me a better practitioner working for social justice.
Wendy Gillihan, CFE, GPHR, MAcc
ChrisTiana thinks beyond the immediate challenge to develop strategies for the long-term, while maintaining the highest level of collaboration with colleagues, partners, and clients. ChrisTiana is the person you want on your team to elevate the positive and professional interactions on subjects that are sensitive. Their knowledge and experience bring an exceptionally valuable resource on a number of subjects. Expect to learn something new every time you speak to Christina, and to enjoy the learning process.
LinkedIn User
I trust ChrisTiana's professional insight completely. Her ability to read the room and address the issues of the day at their roots is something that every organization could benefit from. Instead of paying lip service to the concepts of Diversity and Equity, ChrisTiana helps people artfully tackle underlying thought-patterns in a way that facilitates tangible changes in the way that people operate. We need more folks like her on the Seattle business scene.
Credentials
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Managing Organizational Change for Managers
LinkedInDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Powerless to Powerful: Taking Control
LinkedInDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: The Practitioner's Guide to Recognizing Trauma, Responding Skillfully, and Preventing Retraumatization
David Treleaven, Ph.DNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Human Resources Foundations
LinkedInJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Organizational Learning and Development
LinkedInJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Solution Selling
LinkedInDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Coaching Employees through Difficult Situations
LinkedInNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Creating a Culture of Change
LinkedInNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Improving Your Memory
LinkedInOct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Leading Change
LinkedInMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Persuading Others
LinkedInMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Leading with Stories
LinkedInApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Teaching Complex Topics
LinkedInMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Foundations
LinkedInJan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Process Improvement Foundations
LinkedInDec, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Peer Counselor
Washington State Department of Social and Health ServicesSep, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Epiphanies of Equity: Education and Consulting
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO/ Principal Social Equity Consultant
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Jan 2018 - Present
I am thrilled to put my decade of social justice facilitation, organization, education, and direct service experience into a formal venture as a social equity consultant. I am a subject-matter expert on issues of hybridity/ intersectionality involving race/ heritage/ ethnicity, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic background, and ability. My framework is based in the core, intrinisic "Why." This is approached through narrative identity development, ethnographic organizational scans and analysis, psychosocial consideration of organizational and constituent interface from a 21st century social consciousness framework. Highlighted Clients & Contracts: ➢ University Prep, Seattle ➢ Womxn’s Act on Seattle ➢ Seattle Opera ➢ GeekGirlCon ➢ Seattle University, Office of Multicultural Affairs ➢ Seattle University, African American Alumni Society ➢ Washington State Misdemeanor Probation Officers Conference ➢ College Access Now ➢ Seattle University Graduate Student Council, Social Justice Week ➢ College Access Now Show less
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Diverse City Group (acquired by Inclusology)
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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DEI and Disability Justice Consultant
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Jun 2018 - Present
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The Eleanor Elizabeth Institute for Black Empowerment
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Seattle, Washington
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Founder/Executive Director
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Feb 2017 - Present
Providing gap services for empowerment of Black Americans in the PNW through initiatives such as an Ethnic Hair Care Bank for homeless Black women, and community training/consulting around social and racial equity. Providing gap services for empowerment of Black Americans in the PNW through initiatives such as an Ethnic Hair Care Bank for homeless Black women, and community training/consulting around social and racial equity.
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Campaign Manager
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
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Seattle Office of Civil Rights
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Greater Seattle Area
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Racial Equity Toolkit Community/ Consultant Taskforce
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2019
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Seattle Opera
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United States
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Social Impact Consultant
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Feb 2018 - Sep 2018
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Institute for a Democratic Future
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
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Harborview Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Housing Navigator-- Madison Clinic, Dept of Social Work
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May 2016 - Dec 2017
Developed, managed, and implemented a successful Housing Navigator program that grew a network of over 50 community partners, and established stable housing for over 100 low income, high barrier, chronically ill individuals experiencing homelessness within an 18 month period. Developed, managed, and implemented a successful Housing Navigator program that grew a network of over 50 community partners, and established stable housing for over 100 low income, high barrier, chronically ill individuals experiencing homelessness within an 18 month period.
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Grupo DESC
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Mexico
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International Trade and Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Clinical Support Specialist
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Jan 2014 - May 2016
Led two successful employee/community in-kind donation drives culminating as number one team in the organization. Championed Ethnic Hair Care Salon for Permanent Supportive Housing Residents. Led two successful employee/community in-kind donation drives culminating as number one team in the organization. Championed Ethnic Hair Care Salon for Permanent Supportive Housing Residents.
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Compass Housing Alliance
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Residential Counselor
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Apr 2013 - Sep 2015
Assisted inaugural program manager with establishment and beginning operations of the property. Assisted inaugural program manager with establishment and beginning operations of the property.
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Full Life Care, Solstice Behavioral Health
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Greater Seattle Area
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Community Health Coordinator
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Sep 2013 - Jan 2014
Wellness studio manager and fundraiser. Resource development of in-kind and corporate donations, providing primary funding to cooking class for low-income, disabled adults; Functional Volunteer Lead. Wellness studio manager and fundraiser. Resource development of in-kind and corporate donations, providing primary funding to cooking class for low-income, disabled adults; Functional Volunteer Lead.
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University of Washington
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Research Assistant | Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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May 2012 - May 2013
Supported clinical research through data entry and proctoring psychometric tests and measures. Supported clinical research through data entry and proctoring psychometric tests and measures.
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Education
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2018 - 2020
Seattle University
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration -
2016 - 2018
Seattle University
M.Ed Community Mental Health, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies -
2013 - 2016
Seattle University
Master’s Degree, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management -
2010 - 2013
Seattle University
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology -
2008 - 2010
Jefferson Community College
Associate’s Degree, Journalism and Geology
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