About Us

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Join us on a journey toward peace and prosperity. 

About

Shaya Collective was created due to the frustration with DEIA practices led by practitioners across the
globe.

Our organization found that training alone was not enough for people to transform. We started to question how we reconcile injustices as professionals in the field of DEIA. As we reflected on our journeys and experiences, we all gained understanding through immersive learning environments that inspired us to take action over performative allyship.

Although at Shaya Collective, we understood immersive travel as transformation through our experiences, we wanted to test our theory. So we conducted a qualitative research project to understand how traveling affects people from diverse backgrounds. Our research showed once individuals were exposed to an immersive learning experience, they were better able to understand opposite values and attitudes and be more empathic towards others. They did less stereotyping and had fewer misconceptions about other people and cultures.

Some DEIA training and practices have essentially upheld systems of injustice by creating a space with quick training for the check mark as opposed to a destination. We are confident our services do quite the opposite, inspiring transformation and agency over action. We offer a catalog of services to fit the needs of any organization or company.

At Shaya Collective, we believe everyone is made in the image of God. Therefore, everyone has the basic right to prosperity and peace, and if you believe that as well, you are a partner of ours; welcome!

Team

At our core, we are a team of dedicated professionals committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and empowerment across communities and workplaces. With expertise spanning government agencies, non-profits, academia, and corporate sectors, we bring a wealth of experience to help organizations integrate meaningful inclusion strategies and employee well-being initiatives. Our team has extensive experience in program development, strategic partnerships, and community engagement, ensuring that every solution is tailored to the unique mission and needs of our clients. We believe that creating inclusive environments requires a deep understanding of system challenges, and we work tirelessly to drive impactful change. With backgrounds in communications, education, curriculum development, social work, psychology, and alumni engagement, we offer a diverse range of skills and perspectives. From fostering inclusive workplace cultures to facilitating transformative travel experiences, we are passionate about building connections, sharing knowledge, and inspiring action. Driven by empathy, curiosity, and a shared vision for a more peaceful world, we are here to guide individuals and organizations on their journey toward meaningful, lasting change. Let’s create a future where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is the norm, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive.