“Canopy has been instrumental in shaping our company's DEI objectives and priorities. Their approaches have fostered genuine and strategic connections among our staff, leading to improved outcomes. They've also enabled us to identify and address gaps in a clear, non-judgmental, and productive manner.

For instance, our collaboration on enhancing our feedback culture exemplifies the practical application of our DEI objectives. Rather than dwelling on unsolvable issues like politics, Canopy guides us to concentrate on what's within our control. By strengthening our culture and providing the tools for difficult conversations, we're making significant strides in bettering the success of our entire team. This commitment and focus are key to achieving long-term DEI progress.”

-Jared Novak Co-Founder, CFO & COO, Upstatement

“I had the incredible privilege of working with Canopy Equity Coaching, and I can't praise their team enough. From the moment we engaged with them, they exuded a level of warmth and approachability that instantly put our group at ease. In the realm of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), where conversations can often be challenging, their personable nature was a breath of fresh air.

Canopy Equity Coaching possesses an exceptional ability to foster an environment where every voice is not only heard but genuinely valued. They have an innate talent for facilitating group discussions that are thought-provoking and incredibly inclusive. Evidently, they deeply understand the complexities of DEI and are committed to guiding organizations toward meaningful change.

What truly sets Canopy Equity Coaching apart is its dedication to creating thoughtful and impactful sessions. They tailor their approach to the unique needs of each group, ensuring that the discussions are relevant, engaging, and productive. Their ability to navigate complex DEI topics with grace and empathy is commendable.

Working with Canopy Equity Coaching has been a transformative experience for our team. They've expanded our understanding of DEI and inspired us to take meaningful action toward a more inclusive workplace. If you're looking for a DEI partner who is not only professional but also personable, compassionate, and capable of leading your organization toward positive change, Canopy Equity Coaching is the perfect choice.”

-Javaughn Spencer, Vice President of Culture, Agilian

“The Canopy team struck the perfect balance for us between DEI as theory and DEI as practice. Our staff is very mixed with diverse backgrounds and abilities and we needed a consultant to help us get everyone on the same page with our goals. Canopy not only prepared, planned, and launched our first agency-wide effort to promote DEI, they’ve also groomed champions within the organization to carry this work forward. We still have a lot of work to do, but I feel so much better moving forward with the foundation that Canopy has built. What I appreciate most about the coaches is that they are invested wholly in this work. The ongoing support makes us feel respected as a partner, rather than a client, and they have been able to hold us accountable to our goals with compassion, rather than blame and shame. “

-Sam Schultz, Chief of Staff, Casa Myrna

“Rooted in sympathy and concern, Canopy’s human-centered approach to our equity audit enabled us to identify and name problems while avoiding the pitfall of assigning blame. Without being coached through this concept of compassionate accountability, it’s hard to imagine our equity work taking hold at such a personal, meaningful level.”

-Justin Wan, Managing Director, Upstatement

“Our partnership with Canopy has helped set a solid foundation for our leadership and teams as we continue to evolve our efforts in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Motus. We are committed to education and a people-first approach, and our Canopy equity coaches have worked closely with us to design programming that will have the greatest impact across the organization. This collaboration includes acknowledging the work that has been done to date, challenging us to confront bias that may get in the way of our efforts, and finding flexible ways to meaningfully engage our fully remote team members in discussion-based learnings. We feel that our Canopy equity coaches are very much on our team and willing to grow, learn and adjust right alongside us as we address our people’s needs.”

— Courtney Bardo, Director of Talent Management and Kevin Collins, Director of People Operations at Motus

“Working with the immensely talented leadership at Canopy Equity Coaching was one of the highlights of our organization’s year and added to my own personal and professional growth. Within minutes of signing the contract, I knew this would be a different experience. The way they approach equity and anti-racism work was rigorous, authentic, and additive in every way, and forced us to define what success looked like in clear and measurable ways. They are experts in creating brave spaces as well as building inclusive and equity-centered processes. And yet despite the very hard work anti-racism requires of all of us, every conversation with them (whether whole group, small group, or one-on-one) was full of laughter and love.”

— Giselle Ferro Puigbo, Strategic Advisor and former Executive Director Brookline Community Foundation

“I came in feeling that racism is all-encompassing and wondering how we were going to find a path to address it and I’m leaving feeling armed to work on some detailed scenarios of what we can do.”

-Workshop participant

“Canopy created a safe space for a diverse group of professionals to engage in authentic conversations about how racism shows up in the workplace. Facilitators got straight to the important questions and were genuinely interested in what everyone had to say. It was clear that my thoughts and participation were valued.

-Workshop participant

“Thank you for creating Canopy and helping organizations and individuals not only to learn about DEI but being better human beings and professionals.”

-Workshop participant