What People Are Saying
Abby is a wealth of knowledge with resources and tools readily available to offer me the help I need to create a culture change within my organization. Her compassion for my personal and professional journey in advancing equity work, in addition to her transparency of her own growth journey has helped to make an emotional and often overwhelming ideal become a reality. Because of Abby, I know culture change is slow, but possible, personal growth is painful but necessary, equity work is hard but imperative.
- Amanda Gesing, Executive Director YWCA Jamestown
Doing the unpacking and unlearning required by white leadership requires more than just knowledge and accountability- it requires support and care. Abby is as bright and tenacious as effective coaching requires, but importantly, she engenders a warm, connected relationship full of authenticity. There is no doubt that you will be up against some difficult conversations, but collaborating with Abby just won't feel that hard. I think working with Abby can model what it means to be in an honest and deep relationship with another person, all the while working through some of the biggest reckonings tasked to us as white folks in positions of power and authority. If you are looking for wise counsel, a trustworthy thought-partner, and accountability in your work, Abby is the person you are looking for.
-Devon McCormick, Yale School of Public Health
“Abby and I have been on the anti-racism journey together for nearly 7 years. She is consistently an intent listener with a wealth of support and she isn’t afraid to call you in and speak the truth when you need to hear it. This work is often confusing and always emotional. Abby is well equipped to guide you equally through actions and feelings. I highly recommend working with her!”
-Alyson Clements, Co-Director, National Juvenile Justice Network
“Abby’s leadership and consultation have helped me prepare for the next phase of my own leadership. As leaders in social impact organizations, we sometimes forget that the learning never ends and it’s exactly that learning that keeps us propelled forward. My work with Abby offers me both insight and an outsider’s perspective to ensure I’m actually walking the talk.”
— Mercy Quaye, Founder, President, The Narrative Project