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Mission
Let’s Foster Change
Aurora Higgs is a founder with a mission to facilitate conversations to evolve the understanding of human identity. As a DEI expert with deep understanding of psychology, philosophy, and the human experience, Aurora uses her voice and influence in spaces to impact the narrative around Black, Queer, Transgender, sex-positive joyful humanity. She is an advocate and activist, and evolutionary to her core.
Up until now, Aurora has been steadily building her personal and professional resume and authentically speaking both in-person and online. She is well known in many circles, and can benefit from growing her presence to launch her business successfully and full-time. Currently, Aurora has the ideal opportunity to build her identity under one larger brand – which is her name,Aurora Higgs, and her company’s name, Borealis Consulting – so she can clearly communicate that she is here to change the global conversation of human identity.
One thing of importance to note is that Aurora thinks like her primary demographic, she is just further along in the journey. Her clients are kindred spirits who are curious about identity and how to expand their understanding on gender equality and Black equity. They know they need information and better intelligence, and Aurora offers exactly what they need to evolve.The entities that Aurora serves will be able to look at her core offers and her distinct branding and know that they can count on her to be the person who can facilitate, speak, and create new cultures that embrace, celebrate, and understand what equity, safety, and true diversity looks like in the human experience.
Full Service Offerings
01
Policy and Procedure Review:
Evaluate your organization's policies, procedures, and practices to identify areas that may unintentionally perpetuate biases or hinder inclusivity. Provide recommendations for policy revisions and best practices to ensure equity and fairness.
02
Recruitment and Hiring Support:
Offer guidance on implementing inclusive recruitment and hiring practices. This includes reviewing job descriptions, identifying bias in selection criteria, and providing training to hiring managers to reduce bias during the recruitment process.
03
Employee Resource Group (ERG) Development:
Assist in establishing or revitalizing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) within your organization. Provide guidance on structure, purpose, and goals, as well as support in fostering an inclusive and empowering environment for ERG members.
04
Leadership Coaching:
Provide one-on-one coaching to senior executives and leaders to develop their inclusive leadership skills. This coaching focuses on building awareness, empathy, and cultural competency, enabling leaders to champion diversity and foster inclusion.
05
Diversity Metrics and Reporting:
Develop systems and tools to track and measure diversity-related metrics within your organization. Provide regular reporting and analysis to gauge progress, identify areas of improvement, and align with industry benchmarks.
06
Inclusive Culture Assessments:
Conduct surveys, focus groups, and interviews to assess the current organizational culture and identify potential areas of bias or exclusion. Offer recommendations to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
07
Community Engagement and Partnerships:
Assist your organization in forging meaningful partnerships with external organizations and communities to enhance diversity and inclusion efforts. This includes collaborative initiatives, sponsorships, and community outreach programs.
08
Community Engagement and Partnerships:
Develop internal and external communication strategies to effectively convey your organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ensure that your DEI initiatives are accurately reflected in your brand messaging and communication materials.
As boutique consultancy specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), we understand the importance of creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We offer a range of services aimed at helping organizations foster diversity and create a culture of inclusion.
Here's a menu of our top services with brief descriptions
Our Focus Areas
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DEI Keynote Speech:
Deliver an inspiring and thought-provoking keynote address on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Explore the business case for DEI, share impactful stories, and provide actionable strategies for creating an inclusive workplace culture.
02
Training and Workshops:
Deliver interactive workshops and training sessions on various DEI topics, including unconscious bias, cultural competency, inclusive leadership, and building diverse teams. These sessions are designed to educate and raise awareness among employees at all levels.
03
DEI Assessment and Strategy Development:
Conduct an in-depth assessment of your organization's current DEI practices, policies, and culture. Develop a comprehensive strategy to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion, including actionable steps, metrics, and timelines.