Consulting with Oscar

Trauma-Informed Care with a Social Justice Framework
Explores how trauma impacts individuals and systems, while integrating equity and
cultural awareness into care practices. Participants gain practical strategies for
supporting resilience and reducing harm in service environments.
 

Intersectional Identity & Leadership

Examines how identity shapes leadership, decision-making, and workplace dynamics.
Focuses on developing inclusive leadership approaches that account for diverse lived
experiences.

Bias: Intent vs. Impact
Helps participants understand implicit bias, differentiate between intent and impact, and
build accountability strategies that foster respectful and inclusive workplaces.

Cross-Cultural Communication
Builds skills for effective communication across differences, improving collaboration,
trust, and team performance in diverse environments.

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Strengthens self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal effectiveness, especially for
professionals in high-stress or direct-care roles.

Training the Trainer
Equips internal trainers and leaders with tools to design, facilitate, and evaluate
engaging and impactful learning experiences.

Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity
Provides foundational and advanced understanding of cultural competence, helping
organizations build inclusive and respectful workplace environments.

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Executive Coaching Focus Areas
Oscar partners with leaders and leadership teams to strengthen effectiveness, culture,
and organizational impact.

Equity-Centered Leadership Development
Supports leaders in aligning their leadership approach with inclusive values, fostering
belonging, and addressing systemic inequities.

Change Leadership & Organizational Transformation
Helps leaders navigate change, build buy-in, and guide teams through complex
organizational transitions.

Team Effectiveness & Culture Building
Focus on improving communication, trust, accountability, and alignment within teams to
enhance performance and engagement.

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Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Presence
Develops core leadership competencies such as self-awareness, conflict management,
and relational leadership.

Policy & Strategy Development (Equity & Inclusion)
Advises organizations on developing policies and practices that reflect equity, inclusion,
and social justice principles.

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Facilitation & Dialogue Expertise
Oscar creates engaging, reflective learning experiences that support meaningful
dialogue, skill-building, and organizational growth.

Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation
Leads structured conversations across difference, helping participants build
understanding, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Experiential Social Justice Workshops
Facilitates interactive sessions focused on identity, power, privilege, and systemic
inequities, enabling participants to connect theory with practice.

Organizational Training & Staff Development
Designs and delivers workshops for staff at all levels, aligned with professional
development, compliance, and organizational goals.

Leadership Retreats & Strategic Planning Sessions
Guides teams through facilitated sessions that clarify vision, strengthen alignment, and
build actionable strategies.

Train-the-Trainer & Capacity Building
Develops internal facilitators and leaders to sustain long-term learning and growth within
organizations.

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Selected Experience Highlights
-Executive Coach &  Consultant, Collins Consulting (2018–2024)
-Director of Learning & Development, Mental Health Association

-National conference presenter (N-CORE, SOAR, NASPA, AHEAD, N4A, BIA- MA)
-Facilitator of multi-session intergroup dialogue programs and leadership trainings