In a rapidly changing world, resiliency is vital.
Volcanic Flora Consulting is named after the ʻōhiʻa lehua, the first tree that grows on lava rocks in Hawai‘i. Once the ʻōhiʻa lehua takes root, its leaves and flowers draw moisture from the atmosphere, transforming a once barren land into a lush rainforest.
Staying true to its namesake, Volcanic Flora’s mission is not to force change upon its inhabitants, but by gently bring resources and education in the same way ʻōhiʻa lehua is known for bringing rain.
Volcanic Flora Consulting is dedicated to helping people understand the drastically changing world by offering educational Equity, Diversity, Inclusion classes; hosting anti-racist book clubs, and community needs assessments through the lens of kindness, understanding, and aloha.
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Participants will explore key topics like implicit bias, microaggressions, and the importance of pronouns, gaining a deeper understanding of how everyday actions can either contribute to or break down barriers to belonging. The training also covers fundamental concepts of queerness, sexual orientation, and gender diversity, emphasizing the power of inclusive language and intersectionality in creating safe and affirming spaces.
More than just awareness, this session focuses on action: equipping attendees with concrete strategies to support LGBTQIA+ individuals and challenge discrimination.
From listening with empathy to speaking up when it matters, participants will learn how to foster mental and emotional safety in political and community spaces. The goal will be to have participants leave with not just knowledge of allyship, but with a renewed commitment to living in a kinder and more inclusive world.
This facilitation can be completed in person, or over zoom.
The term “Gas Station Sushi” is ubiquitous for being untrustworthy or not safe to eat; however, leaning this bias will have you missing out on a cultural norm of Hawaiian culture. This interactive class about implicit bias ties in themes of shame, culture, and the adventure of preparing & trying new foods. In person only.
Price is dependent on class size & travel.
Volcanic Flora Consulting, in collaboration with Loving Beyond Understanding and Colorado West Pride, is proud to lead the first-ever Community Needs Assessment focused on the LGBTQIA+ community of Mesa County. This assessment aims to identify critical gaps and strengths in social determinants of health—including access to housing, healthcare, mental health services, and food security—by combining data collection with inclusive community focus groups. The findings will serve as a vital tool to guide resource allocation, inform policy, and advocate for programs that directly support the well-being and equity of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the region.
Price upon request.