“Gina lives and breathes cultural understanding. Her humility and integrity are inspiring.  She has an amazing way of seeing through difficult situations with the grace of engaged listening and the wisdom of compassionate honesty. Her ability to communicate with others invites people to open up and reveal their truths. There is much growth to enjoy in the company of a woman with such humanity.” 

                                                        --Mika Shiozawa,  Community Organizer and Activist

 

 "If you want to make meaningful changes in your organization, hire Gina."

                                                     --Scott Edelstein, President of Edelstein & Tilsen INC.

 

“Gina did an excellent job presenting information in a non-biased, informative way. She gave me a more in-depth view of the world, but I didn’t feel like anyone was trying to force their views on us.” 

                                                          --Workshop Participant

 

"It's rare to find someone who is skilled in both interpersonal interactions and diverse cultural traditions. I was quite impressed with the way Gina never made assumptions about individuals, let them come to their own conclusions, listened and mediated with care."  

                                                    --Shannon Gibney, Writer and Editor

 

"Gina has a passion and commitment to social change, and she understands that working individually, one person and one organization at a time, is what is required for lasting results. Gina is witty, creative, funny, and sensitive. She draws on her own personal experience and  extensive knowledge to make trainings meaningful and transforming. I highly recommend her!"

                                                       --Nadiyah Taylor, Non-Profit Manager

   

 

“I appreciated Gina's flexibility and patience.  Her knowledge on the topic was well illustrated, she kept the discussion fresh and balanced, and she wasn't afraid to venture into sensitive areas. Gina has a calm and confident presence that creates a safe environment for difficult discussions.”

                                     

                                                 --Workshop Participant

  

Gina works with sensitivity and integrity to respect individual differences while building a solid sense of community. I have watched her repeatedly balancing her commitment to encouraging the emergence of personal voice while reminding people that within a community, one also has a civic responsibility to listen to alternative points of view. 

                                                   --Ananya Chatterjea, Artistic Director of Ananya Dance Theatre