We are a learning, connection and support group for Women of Color who identify as Mixed Race. Our mission is to create spaces where Mixed Race Women of Color come together and support each other in learning to navigate the complexities of leading in a racially polarized society while holding identities that don’t neatly fit into the constructed mono-racial ones. Our foundational values are grounded in the work of social justice. Thus, we believe a core part of our work as Mixed Race Women of Color Leaders is to understand how to dismantle systems of oppression. To do this, we must be able to effectively navigate and manage the many complexities of dominance and oppression inherent in a racially constructed world.
This opportunity brings together Mixed Race Women of Color to engage in both the beautiful and painful ways our racialized identity impacts our lives. It serves as a time for us to simply “be” in community with each other in the complexities that exist in identifying as more than one yet often needing to choose only one. While we know deepening our Mixed-Race identity is a forever journey, we hope you will join us to learn, connect and support each other on it. Join us for a complimentary hour-long virtual learning and support Zoom call. We will share our stories and discuss potential topics for our upcoming 3-month series of learning, connection and support sessions. To register for one of these complimentary sessions, fill out the form below and let us know which session date you will be attending.
About the Facilitators:
Dr. Becky Martinez
dr. becky martinez is a consultant and trainer with an emphasis on social justice, leadership and organizational change. Her work focuses on engaging individuals and groups to recognize systemic dynamics of privilege and oppression to create more inclusive and equitable policies, practices, and structures. She works with diverse groups within higher education, non-profits, and government agencies. She is a faculty member for the Social Justice Training Institute, a Co-Lead Facilitator for LeaderShape, a board member with Class Action, a former certified trainer for the Anti-Defamation League and the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network and counselor-advocate through Peace over Violence. becky identifies as Mixed Race, Latina, and Asian, and continues to learn what that means as she navigates race in her work and when she is approached at the grocery store with the question, “what are you?”
Amber Mayes, MSOD
Amber Mayes is an independent organization development consultant and coach with over 20 years of experience supporting the transformation of organizations, teams and leaders. She has worked with clients in the non-profit, government, and corporate sectors. Amber’s passion is helping leaders develop the awareness and skills necessary to be effective in today’s global, diverse world. She specializes in leadership training and coaching with a focus on integrating diversity, equity and inclusion skills into day-to-day leadership. Amber’s clients span industries and sectors. Her current passion is helping Women of Color find their authentic voice as leaders. Amber identifies as an African American and Greek Mixed Race Woman of Color. Although she often gets called “half and half” she does not believe in being “half” anything and continues to navigate the complexities of remaining whole in a racially fragmented society.