DEIJ statement

At Embrace Change, we believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are essential priorities to keep at the forefront of every decision we make within our company. As a career coaching and training firm focused on the career advancement of women of color and people of color, our mission is to get all women of color––and by extension all people of color––the money, power, and respect that we deserve in the workplace.

We value diversity in all its forms and actively seek to center traditionally marginalized voices. Our team strives to cultivate an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel respected, supported, and heard. We promote equitable policies and practices that provide all people the opportunity to fully participate, contribute, and thrive.

To advance justice in the workplace, we equip our clients with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to advocate for themselves and others. We partner with companies to recognize and dismantle systemic barriers that impede diversity and inclusion. And through our coaching, training, and consulting services, we empower women of color and people of color to transform work cultures for the better.

At the core of our approach is the belief that organizations can only reach their full potential when they leverage the unique talents of all people. We are committed to driving this change so that one day all employees––regardless of gender, race, or background––have an equal chance to thrive. Our own diversity strengthens our ability to deliver on this mission.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of Embrace Change that:

• Recruitment and hiring of all personnel is conducted without discrimination against any individual with regard to race, age, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

• All staff and personnel will not discriminate against any employee or participant because of race, age, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

• All individuals are welcome to participate regardless of race, age, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

• All employees, students, and other participants should be able to enjoy an environment free of discrimination and harassment. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination or harassment in the areas of race, age, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Our organization does not and will not tolerate conduct by any employee, student, volunteer, contractor, visitor, or vendor which unreasonably interferes with an individual’s ability to learn in a welcoming environment.

• Participants who wish to report discrimination are encouraged to follow the grievance policy outlined directly below. Embrace Change will promptly investigate all claims and reports of inappropriate conduct.

General Disability Policy

Embrace Change supports individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing disabled and differently abled individuals access to reasonable accommodations. In addition, Embrace Change prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and ensures equal opportunity for all qualified individuals with disabilities. Embrace Change is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in compliance with all local, state/territory, and federal laws. Individuals with questions about this policy, or who wish to request accommodation(s) should contact Payal Shah, PCC, Embrace Change Director of Coach Education at training@embracechange.nyc, and the Embrace Change Operations Team at ops@embracechange.nyc, EA@embracechange.nyc, and cynthia@embracechange.nyc.

Unable to accommodate learning disability:

Embrace Change is not able to accommodate learning or physical disabilities at this time. Individuals with questions about this policy should contact the Embrace Change Operations Team at ops@embracechange.nyc, EA@embracechange.nyc, and cynthia@embracechange.nyc.