Our Approach
At Amplify Equity, our work is grounded in the core values of innovation, justice, connection, impact, humanity, and joy. Through a deeply collaborative and human-centered process, we engage all stakeholders, ensuring that voices—especially those from historically marginalized communities—are central to decision-making. Using Liberatory Design principles, we prioritize equity and inclusion by intentionally dismantling systemic barriers and fostering spaces for innovation, co-ownership, and collective growth. This approach allows us to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion not only in project outcomes but in every step of the process itself, creating an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and reflected in the work.
Our approach stands apart by embracing capacity-building and cultural sustainability. Working with K-12 schools, higher education, and nonprofits, we facilitate culturally-affirming engagement that respects diverse perspectives, fosters shared purpose, and builds long-term ownership of the work. As experienced facilitators, we craft participatory sessions across languages and cultures, ensuring all stakeholders—from youth to educators—contribute to and feel connected with the outcomes. Through our equity-centered design principles, Amplify Equity partners with organizations to co-create meaningful, sustainable solutions that support transformation and elevate community-driven impact.
Beliefs & Core Values
We believe that equity-centered transformation requires both mindset shifts and changes in culture, practices, and structures. True equity demands designing solutions that meet the needs of those most impacted within a system. Transformation happens through people and relationships, as we work together to build the just, equitable systems we envision. By amplifying diverse voices across our communities, we create lasting, inclusive change. Our core values include the following:
Innovation: We believe in continuously seeking and implementing creative solutions that drive meaningful change, challenge the status quo, and propel us forward in creating a different outcome.
Justice: We believe in justice as the foundation of our work, striving to dismantle inequities and uplift marginalized voices through deliberate actions that create fair, inclusive, and empowering environments for all.
Connection: We believe in fostering trust and collaboration, bridging diverse perspectives, and creating spaces where individuals feel valued, understood, and united in purpose.
Humanity: We believe in the unique contributions of every individual to cultivate a culture of empathy, respect, and shared growth.
Impact: We believe in committing to actions that drive lasting, positive outcomes and uplift communities in powerful, transformative ways.
Joy: We believe in celebrating progress, fostering positivity, and creating uplifting experiences that inspire and sustain our shared commitment to equity.