elita laya | DEI, Healing, & Liberation Consulting
elita laya | DEI, Healing, & Liberation Consulting

elita laya | DEI, Healing, & Liberation Consulting

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Hello and Warm Greetings, I am elita laya (they/them), a passionate advocate for transformative change. As a Black, queer, trans, and nonbinary professional, my journey in social justice is both deeply personal and professionally driven. With my academic foundation—a PhD in Education Leadership, MAs in Cultural Studies and Counseling Psychology—and extensive professional experience, I craft a holistic, anti-oppressive, and restorative framework for personal and professional growth. My services extend beyond traditional consulting, encompassing a wide range of offerings from comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consulting to individualized coaching, empowering professional development, and guiding individuals on their paths to healing and liberation. I specialize in: 🌍 DEI Consulting: Leveraging my deep understanding of systemic inequities, I work with organizations to develop strategies that foster inclusive, equitable environments. meticulously customized to meet your organization's unique requirements. 💬 Personal Coaching: Supporting individuals in their personal journeys of self-discovery and empowerment, with a focus on marginalized voices. 📚 Professional Development: Offering immersive workshops, thought-provoking retreat activities, and training series that integrate anti-oppressive practices into professional settings. 🌟 Anti-Oppressive Coaching: Curating bespoke coaching services for ambitious change-makers—professionals and students—determined to (1) seize their voice with unapologetic boldness, (2) dismantle limiting mindsets, and (3) embed anti-oppressive practices into their professional or academic fabric. 📣 Public Speaking: Delivering soul-stirring keynote addresses, speeches and lectures that inspire and challenge audiences to engage in social change. My approach is grounded in empathy, radical intentionality, and a commitment to creating spaces where every individual can thrive. I'm here to support you in radically reimagining and actualizing healing, liberation, joy, and connection. I'm excited for the potential to work with you and eager to embark on this journey of empowerment, social change, and transformation together!
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6 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Carolina G.
Jun 23, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

It was such a pleasure to work with Elita. They quickly responded and followed up to my messages and were able to set up times to consult with me. I had reached out to Elita to support working with youth in a peer mediation program. They were so engaging with our youth and connected with them to be able to have meaningful discussions around critical mentoring practices and youth leadership. Our youth felt so connected to Elita and their story and journey. Elita has also been able to collaborate with our counseling program to ensure our practices and systems support our students through culturally relevant and inclusive practices. I would highly recommend working with Elita and look forward to working with them again in the future!

Details: School or educational event • Leadership / professional development • Middle school students • 26 - 50 guests • Book sales will be allowed

elita laya | DEI, Healing, & Liberation Consulting's reply
I sincerely appreciate your thoughtful review Carolina! While it's always a pleasure connecting with my counseling roots in restorative practices and critical mentoring, I am forever grateful for Thumbtack leading you my way. Thank you for trusting me to connect and build P.O.D.s with your young people. While brief, it was an honor to share my story, lend my expertise, and be in community with your students, educators, administrators, and support services team!
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Jessie R.
Jul 12, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Elita was a pleasure to work with. The energy, wisdom, and intentionality Elita brought to the space was a welcome treat for our team (spanning generations, ethnicities, and backgrounds). In addition to making connections in a short period of time, Elita followed up the presentation with practical tools for continued growth and reflection by our staff. I highly recommend Elita for your team development needs. My nonprofit colleagues would agree!

Details: Retreat • Empowerment / positivity • Working professionals • 25 guests or fewer • Book sales will be allowed

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Joey T.
Jun 17, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Elita is an incredible speaker and such a joy to work with! They brought valuable expertise and knowledge while also being a strong and enjoyable speaker. They were exactly what we needed for an empowering and changemaking event. Elita was able to work within our small nonprofit budget and yet contributed so much more than we could have hoped for. People still bring up their talk at meetings! Would definitely work with them again.

Details: Professional / networking event • Leadership / professional development • Working professionals • 151 - 200 guests • Book sales will be allowed

elita laya | DEI, Healing, & Liberation Consulting's reply
Thank you for your amazing reflections Joey. I always love hearing about the impact of my work beyond the few hours I spend with organizations. I am mutually grateful for being invited to create space with your team to address self-care, burn-out, and leading social change work. I do, indeed, look forward to the opportunity to connect again in the future. Best wishes!
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Kate E.
Jun 16, 2022
I am so glad that I found Elita! I am a School Counselor and I have reached out to Elita regarding how to engage with my students and how to tie in relevant topics in groups and classroom presentations. They had great input and resources that I will continue to use in my field. They also had the opportunity to run a couple sessions with my students. They are very knowledgeable and my students loved them! I highly recommend hiring Elita. You will not regret it!
elita laya | DEI, Healing, & Liberation Consulting's reply
Thank you for your lovely review Kate! I thoroughly enjoyed our weekly individual/1:1 coaching and consulting sessions together. As more schools are moving towards ASCA standards and School Counseling Core Curriculum Lessons, I know all too well the amount of pressure school counselors are under. It is easy to find any "evidence based curriculum" online, yet, you wanted to ensure your strategy and curriculum was inclusive, anti-oppressive, engaging, and relevant to YOUR students needs. Additionally, while not originally planned, I am especially grateful that our work together blossomed into leading Tier 1/classroom workshops on "Finding Our Purpose". It was amazing connecting with your seniors during their final weeks in school. THANK YOU for being an dedicated counselor to your students, their families, and your community. For all the work you do: I see you and I appreciate you. Don't forget to rest, enjoy your summer, and take care of yourself too!
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Leslie D.
Jun 16, 2022
Elita is a wealth of knowledge and very engaging. The passion for their work is evident in the way they present and answer follow up questions. It was great to work alongside them developing our educators understanding of the needs of our students.
elita laya | DEI, Healing, & Liberation Consulting's reply
Leslie, thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. It was such a pleasure joining your team meeting and working with your school staff to support your LGBTQ+ students! Please don't hesitate to reach out in the future. Happy Pride Month!
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