Diversity & Equity Practitioner
Dr. Melissa Crum - founder of the consulting company, Mosaic Education Network - helps mission-driven organizations experience radical and sustainable growth by shifting belief patterns. As an artist, author, researcher, and Cornell University Certified Diversity and Inclusion Practitioner and UC Berkeley certified executive coach, she infuses the arts, research, storytelling, and critical thinking into professional development, community building, and curriculum development. Dr. Crum has facilitated training sessions across the U.S., creating a non-judgmental and refreshingly honest look at privileges and privately held beliefs.
Her workshops focus on workplace culture development, equip educators, leadership, staff, and board members with the skills to implement inclusive and equitable practices. By creating a brave space, Dr. Crum’s workshops allow organizations to critically investigate policies, workplace and learning culture, and relationship dynamics. Together, she empowers teams to positively dismantle systemic patterns, build authentic communication, and instigate radical growth company-wide.