About me

👋 Hi there, I'm Akshay, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Consultant and Strategist dedicated to creating safer, more inclusive workplaces. I specialize in guiding and supporting organizations in the corporate, startup, and social impact sectors to foster inclusive environments and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. My services are tailored to the unique needs of each organization, with a focus on creating sustainable and impactful DEIB strategies. Key Services Offered: 1. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 - Design and deliver customized training sessions and workshops to educate and empower employees at all levels on DEIB principles 2. 𝐃𝐄𝐈𝐁 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - Collaborate with leadership teams to develop and implement effective DEIB strategies that align with organizational goals and values. 3. 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 - Conduct comprehensive evaluations of existing practices and policies to identify areas for improvement in diversity and inclusion. 4. 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩(𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐬) 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 - Assist in the formation and management of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace. 5. 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - Implement metrics to measure the effectiveness of DEIB initiatives and provide regular reporting on progress and outcomes. 6. 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 - Advise on the creation and revision of organizational policies to ensure they are inclusive and equitable. 7. 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 - Provide one-on-one or group coaching for leaders to cultivate inclusive leadership skills and foster a culture of belonging.