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“Alex Suggs is a powerhouse. They possess an uncommon combination of intellect, vision, and empathy that serve as the foundation of their work. They served as a trusted field guide for our leadership team as we worked to enhance our DEI strategy and build deeper trust across our entire company. The results of Alex's work have been transformational for our staff and culture. Alex has a deep understanding of DEI and organizational theory. They are not afraid to speak the truth, but their approach is tactful and supportive. This builds trust with key stakeholders and accelerates the decisions you need to make.”
— Tim Hartman, CEO at GovExec
“Milka is not only a DEI knowledge expert, she knows how to translate that expertise into being a superb consultative partner with her clients. Milka not only educates her clients on the foundations of DEI, she also effectively articulates why this is important and beneficial to businesses. By doing that, Milka gets buy-in on this critical work across all levels of an organization. Milka is also an excellent colleague to partner and strategize with. She is always pleasant, accessible and great to bounce ideas off of. Additionally, it is obvious she is passionate about her work, and that enthusiasm is contagious and appreciated. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.”
— David Konis, Head of HR at William H. Sadlier Inc.
“Alex proved to be a reliable confidant and a skilled consultant during our time working together. They helped my organization work through how to make sense of our DEI action plan and guided us through creating a cohesive and thoughtful philosophy that stayed true to our values while also holding us accountable for improvement. I appreciated Alex’s ongoing camaraderie and also them challenging us when necessary, leading us to a strong result that had positive affects on our business. I would wholeheartedly recommend Alex as a partner for any strategic DEI consulting needs!”
— Brian Mahoney, Head of People at Food52
“I personally am very thankful that she accepted to join the initiative because she has helped my work to progress by leaps and bounds. This type of initiative has never been done before in Haiti, and the need for innovation and drive is essential for its success. Milka is a powerhouse that has gone above and beyond what her contract stipulates, and has in a short time expanded our vision of the possibilities that lay ahead. She has also generated an excitement in the stakeholders that is necessary to breakthrough the difficulties that Haiti presents.”
— Gilles Sassine, Board Member at La Grande Fondation d'Haiti
“If you need guidance, expertise and empathetic leadership, look no farther than Alex Suggs. Alex is a truth teller, and that truth comes from years of expertise, and the knowledge and authority that can only be gained through committing their career to painstakingly creating genuinely diverse and inclusive organizations. Alex is the perfect blend of heart and mind. They were an incredible resource and partner to me in some of the most important work I will ever do: ensuring that our organization is inclusive, equitable and a welcoming, psychologically safe place for our diverse team. They guided when it was necessary. Pushed back when it was needed. And most of all gave freely of themselves and their knowledge to not just ‘do the work,’ but to educate and create systems for change that would last long beyond the project scope.”
— Sarah Engel, President at January Digital
“Milka developed a Learning & Development Strategy that we will use as we develop this new area in the organization. Her approach was strategic and well thought out. It included the preparation of a project plan for the work, conducting stakeholder interviews and performing a qualitative analysis of the information which provided the framework for the Learning & Development strategy. In addition, Milka also developed a Change Management Strategy to support the rollout and implementation of this work. I highly recommend Milka for work in your organization that may be related to Learning & Development, HR Strategy, Change Management or other Talent Management Initiatives.
— Loretta Pardo, Global Head of Human Resources at Alcora Corporation
“Alex is a wholehearted practitioner who leads with curiosity and empathy. I had the opportunity to work with Alex as our lead consultant when we launched our initial DEI assessment in 2019 and again in 2022 to help guide the update of our strategic plan. Their contribution to both me personally and our firm came in the form of consultation, leadership coaching, support in establishing a DEI strategic plan, and guidance in setting up our DEI Council. A skilled facilitator and trusted advisor, Alex asks relevant and thought-provoking questions in order to understand team dynamics and to promote meaningful conversations. Alex shows up well prepared and holds space for others to share their ideas and perspectives. I highly recommend them.”
— Leanne Gent, Chief Talent Officer at Cambridge Systematics
“Milka is passionate about helping others reach their potential, and she goes to great lengths to lift other women on her journey. Her unique approach combines the theory around leadership with tangible and adaptative real live applications. She brings her true self to the table and challenges you to find (and use!) your own leadership voice.”
– Barbara (Simo) Kouam, Sox & Operational Risk Manager at Eni
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