I transform how organizations show up for young people. Through training, consulting, and capacity-building, I help youth development programs move beyond transaction to transformation—building healing-centered spaces where young people, especially girls of color, thrive.
I offer:
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Mentoring & leadership training that shifts from "match and monitor" to heal, empower, and transform
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Program design & enhancement grounded in culturally responsive, trauma-informed, evidence-based practices
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Wellness integration that brings forest therapy, mindfulness, and embodied practices into schools and nonprofits
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GOC COLLECTIVE INC (GOC) initiatives for organizations serving girls of color—summits, toolkits, and training rooted in the G'CIRCLE™ framework
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Workshops & movement experiences from Zumba-as-joy-practice to nervous system regulation and healing-centered leadership
The work is about more than programs—it's about culture change. It's about building with communities, not for them. It's about creating spaces where healing isn't an add-on, but the foundation.
Training & Capacity Building
Comprehensive Training Programs
I offer in-person and virtual training tailored to your organization's needs—whether you're building a mentoring program from scratch or deepening the work you're already doing. Training includes Train-the-Trainer models, facilitator development, and skill-building in:
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Healing-centered mentoring relationships (not just "match and monitor")
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Cultural humility and culturally responsive practices
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Effective communication, conflict resolution, and trust-building
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Trauma-informed, restorative approaches
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Centering youth voice and shared power
Workshops & Seminars
Interactive sessions that equip practitioners with tools they can use immediately. I bring both head knowledge and embodied practice—because transformation happens when we engage the whole person. Workshop topics include:
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Critical mentoring: Questioning traditional models and building something better
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Youth voice as leadership, not a checkbox
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Restorative justice in youth spaces
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Nervous system regulation for caregivers and practitioners
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Integrating joy, wellness, and collective care into programming
Building Capacity for Organizations Serving Girls of Color
As Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of GOC COLLECTIVE INC, I've developed a proven, proprietary framework for healing-centered, culturally responsive work with girls and women of color. Now, I bring that expertise directly to your organization through consulting, training, and capacity-building support.
When you hire me, you get::
G'CIRCLE™ Training & Implementation Support
I train your team in GOC's proprietary G'CIRCLE™ framework—a culturally responsive, healing-centered approach that transforms how organizations serve girls of color. This isn't theory—it's a practical, immediately applicable model grounded in principles that are Girl-Centered, Cultural, Intergenerational, Restorative, Collective, Leadership-focused, and Empowering.
Whether you're building a new program or strengthening existing work, I'll help you design systems, relationships, and programming that honor the brilliance and lived experiences of girls of color.
Mentoring Program Design & Transformation
Stop "matching and monitoring." I'll help you build mentoring programs that actually heal, empower, and transform. I specialize in training practitioners to move beyond transactional relationships to restorative, culturally grounded connections that foster resilience, joy, and leadership in girls of color.
Wellness Summit Design & Facilitation
Hire me with GOC COLLECTIVE INC to design and facilitate full-day wellness summits for girls of color—transformative experiences that blend storytelling, wellness stations (breathwork, movement, herbalism, creative expression), leadership development, and community building. These aren't typical conferences—they're healing spaces where girls can rest, reconnect, and remember their power.
Organizational Assessment & Strategic Planning
I'll assess your current programs and systems through a healing-centered, equity lens and help you create actionable plans for becoming more culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and girl-centered. This includes evaluation frameworks, staff training plans, curriculum development, and community partnership strategies.
Speaking & Keynote Presentations
Book me to speak at your conference, convening, or organizational retreat. I bring energy, expertise, and lived experience to topics including:
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Building healing-centered systems for girls of color
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Moving beyond "diversity" to actual transformation
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The G'CIRCLE™ framework in action
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Integrating wellness and embodiment into youth work
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Restorative leadership and culturally responsive mentoring
Ready to transform how your organization serves girls of color?
Curriculum and Mentoring Program Development
We specialize in helping organizations design, implement, and sustain effective mentoring programs that drive positive outcomes based on evidence-based strategies and tools..
We offer:
Program Design and Implementation: We assist you from the ground up in creating a mentoring program or enhancing an existing program that aligns with your goals and addresses the needs of your target population.
Curriculum Development: As a certified instructional designer, Sol to Root can create and develop customized curricula that incorporate best practices in youth development, mentoring, adult learning theory, and instructional design.
Evaluation and Improvement: Continuous support to assess program effectiveness and implement necessary improvements, ensuring your mentoring program remains impactful and relevant.