“I just want to say thank you for this training. It really opened my eyes and helped me start thinking about my professional growth again. I went back to college and applied for a job that’s more connected to what I want for my future. Before the training, I was feeling lost and didn’t have much confidence. Thank you so much.”

“I really loved this training. Sometimes I used to think it wasn’t that important, and I didn’t feel very confident in my role. But after going through it, I realized that even though I’m an immigrant and English isn’t my first language, I do bring value to [my company]. I learned that I can achieve whatever I want in my career — I just need to trust myself and use the right tools.”

“The program is very structured which helped to absorb the information in every session, reflect back, and create goals and plans for the career progress. The program gave me several practical tools — like the mindset shift questions, why subject matter expertise is important, and four guidepost framework.”

“I now understand the meaning of being the driver of my career[…] I’ve done away with the idea that I have to wait until something is given to me and being grateful for a seat at the table. If I have a seat at the table. I might as well take up space and have my voice make a difference. I’ve been making more suggestions to my manager and my team about what’s best for my operational workflow and efficiency, and truly owning the areas of my expertise. In the past, I often would be so flexible to the detriment of my capacity.”

“I have always been an ambitious person, but I particularly struggled in creating the in between steps that I would need to achieve my career goals. This program provided tangible steps that I could do and should do constantly when I think about my professional growth. Having this toolkit and looking at professional development holistically, naming the systemic racism for what it is and learning how to show up as my authentic self was the most helpful.”

“Transitioning from a deficit mindset to an asset-based perspective has been transformative for me…I’ve learned to embrace my strengths and recognize the value I bring, especially in identifying patterns and offering perspectives that enrich discussions. I focused on building relationships with allies, supporters, and mentors who appreciate my contributions. This shift has empowered me to discern where to direct my attention and energy, fostering a more positive and impactful approach to my work.”

“Judy and Maya have been so kind, warm, and open to us. They feel like family at this point. They have shared, allowed us to share, and have really created a space where everyone can be themselves, feel comfortable, and I think that is needed for Professionals of Color. We don’t have spaces like that at work and for many of us, we don’t have spaces like that outside of work, so it has been very helpful yet unique, but 100% appreciated.”