Desai Tran

Thriving Cultures. Powerful Movements.

Change is the result of curiosity, imagination, and relationships.

For over a decade, our research backed methods and growth oriented approach have shifted beliefs, behaviors, and systems.

We start with holistic assessments that ask the right questions and welcome all answers. We create strategic plans to build enduring change and robust systems to navigate any setbacks so there’s always a way forward. Our tailored learning and development sessions and impactful policies leverage your strengths to create a better workplace and a more effective organization.

Meet Our Founders

Kim Tran, PhD

(she/her)

Kim believes imagination is the engine of change. With over ten years of experience in anti-racist and LGBTQIA+ initiatives, she takes a multidimensional approach to organizational work.

Kim's holistic approach to assessments, management training, facilitated sessions, and implementation are highly effective and have been utilized by national non-profits, purpose-driven companies, community-based organizations, premier academic institutions, and healthcare providers. Her research and community organizing experience have also been featured in NPR, Slate, Politico, PBS NewHour, and the New York Times. Her commitment to advocacy with trans communities was featured in a TEDx talk. In 2021, the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus honored Kim with its Outstanding Community Member award. Her first book, After Diversity, is forthcoming from Haymarket Books.

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Krishna Desai, Esq.

(they/them)

Krishna Desai works as an employment attorney, facilitator, and consultant to create just and equitable workplaces. Early in their career Krishna worked in gender-based harm prevention and published a book advising LGBTQIA+ youth of their rights. As an attorney, they have helped employees facing discrimination and harassment secure robust settlements and policy changes from Fortune 500 companies and national non-profits. For over a decade, Krishna has coupled that same proactive mindset with their legal background to counsel organizations seeking to align their practices with their values.

Their past consulting clients include values aligned multinational corporations, national non-profits and community based organizations. Committed to real-world application, Krishna fosters productive partnerships between community coalitions and local governments. They also provide deescalation support at protests nationwide.

Our Services

Assessment & Strategic Advice
Gauging where you are to understand what comes next

We analyze programming and processes through document review, focus groups, and anonymous surveys or interviews.

For organizations and individual coaching clients, we identify growth opportunities and make straightforward recommendations for progress.

Learning & Development
Interactive live trainings designed to build practical skills

Research-backed content tailored specifically to the dynamics of your field and modern global workplaces.

Used all over the world, our toolkits promote inclusion, so every participant feels empowered and supported at work. Some of our most popular training sessions include "Cultivating Healthy Feedback Culture," "Brave Bystander Intervention," and "Allyship in Action."

Bespoke Solutions
Formal policy and targeted coaching to create long-term inclusion

Collaborating with partner organizations, we develop effective culture guiding policies and coach leadership on applying them.

Our Employee Handbooks, Equity Strategies, Culture Guidebooks, and Leadership strategies serve as a foundation for belonging.

Our Clients

We work with clients globally to build generative and inclusive cultures.

Aligning internal dynamics with external values.
High levels of dedication can translate into burnout and unmet expectations. Whether you work in direct services, advocacy, or education, we focus on sustainability and holistic implementation for all stakeholders.
Ensuring every team member is engaged and moving in the same direction.
We support private sector clients all over the world to level set and develop programming. From scrappy start-ups to established names, we meet your teams exactly where they are in order to get you where you want to be.
Building culture that fosters knowledge.
The academic landscape is more diverse than ever. To meet this reality and the climate it requires, we cultivate an environment that fosters the collaboration and ingenuity that is essential to your work.