Speaking & Engagements
Why Choose RalindaSpeaks?
RalindaSpeaks offers an authentic, relatable approach to DEI work, ensuring that every workshop or consulting session is rooted in lived experience, research, and passion. Through interactive workshops, personalized consulting, and dynamic events, Ralinda equips individuals, teams, and communities to confront systemic inequities and cultivate inclusive, empowered spaces. Each engagement is tailored to meet your unique goals—whether you're an educator, leader, parent, or changemaker.
Ralinda tends to book 4-6 months in advance, please be sure to inquire well in advance. If you’re interested in learning more or booking a workshop, please inquire below or through the “Book Ralinda” tab. We look forward to partnering with you in creating lasting, positive change.
Services Offered
Individual & Group Consulting
For individuals, schools, leadership teams, and organizations ready to deepen their DEI efforts.
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Tailored, one-on-one consultations for professionals looking to deepen their understanding of DEI or navigate specific challenges. This setting provides an opportunity for focused, personalized guidance.
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Description Strengthen the DEI efforts of your organization’s leadership. This consulting service is designed to help leaders understand their role in driving inclusive change, from strategic planning to managing team dynamics and advancing organizational goals. goes here
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Empower your faculty and staff with the knowledge and tools needed to create an inclusive environment. Topics can range from understanding unconscious bias to implementing inclusive pedagogy and developing equitable practices within the institution.
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Interactive workshops designed for students of all ages. These sessions address critical topics like identity, race, privilege, and empathy, helping students navigate complex social dynamics with a deeper understanding of DEI principles.
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Focused on empowering parents and guardians to engage in DEI conversations at home and within their communities. Workshops address topics like cultural competency, supporting children in navigating diverse environments, and raising empathetic, inclusive children.
Specialized Workshops
Interactive, research-based sessions designed to meet the evolving needs of schools, organizations, and communities.
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Learn why affinity groups are essential for creating inclusive school environments. This workshop provides insight into how affinity groups—such as those for students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and other marginalized groups—can foster a sense of belonging and enhance student success.
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As a new generation comes of age, this workshop explores how Gen Z experiences diversity, equity, and inclusion differently. Understanding their perspectives will equip educators and leaders to better support this generation in their pursuit of justice, belonging, and equality.
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This workshop dives into the development of identity in young people, with a special focus on the intersections of race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Participants will explore strategies to help students navigate their own identities while fostering respect for others.
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A practical workshop designed to help educators, caregivers, and parents have productive, age-appropriate conversations about race with children. By addressing race early, we can lay the foundation for empathy and understanding.
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Focused on empowering parents and guardians to engage in DEI conversations at home and within their communities. Workshops address topics like cultural competency, supporting children in navigating diverse environments, and raising empathetic, inclusive children.
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An essential workshop that breaks down the concepts of race, racism, and the systemic structures that perpetuate inequality. This workshop is perfect for school staff, community groups, or anyone wanting to better understand and address racial injustice.
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This session provides an in-depth analysis of biases in hiring and recruitment, offering actionable strategies to attract and retain faculty of color. Topics include recruitment best practices, bias training, and how to create a more inclusive hiring process.
Family & Community Engagement
Workshops and events designed to bridge home and community around shared equity goals.
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Available Online and In-Person
Join us for an evening of meaningful dialogue as we explore the history and legacy of private schools, examining their roots, enduring legacies, and the challenges and opportunities they present for fostering inclusivity and belonging. This program begins with a presentation on the historical context of private schools, followed by a dynamic panel discussion and Q&A, inviting participants to reflect, engage, and envision a more equitable path forward. This event is part of the Conversations That Speak series by RalindaSpeaks, created to spark impactful conversations and inspire action in school communities nationwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to reimagining a path forward. Let’s be in conversation.
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Available Online and In-Person
Join RalindaSpeaks for an insightful workshop equipping parents and guardians with strategies to foster empathy, understanding, and meaningful conversations with their children in today’s divided world. Through practical tools and open discussion, participants will learn how to navigate challenging topics, build brides, and create a foundation of connection and belonging within their home, school community, and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow and learn together. Let’s be in conversation.