Transforming Organizations, Elevating Equity, & Building Communities of Liberation
Steph Zapata’s consulting program is designed for organizations and non-profits seeking to elevate their policies, staff support systems, and community care practices through intentional, inclusive, and sustainable change. Rooted in anti-oppression and community-centric values, the program offers tailored solutions to help organizations align their operations, programs, and impact with equity-driven and affirming practices.
Sexuality Education Curriculum Creation & Revision Steph works closely with your team to integrate content that celebrates diversity, fosters understanding, and meets the unique needs of BIPOC, queer, and other marginalized communities.
Professional Development Trainings Steph offers dynamic, interactive trainings tailored to leadership teams and staff members. Topics include: - **Breaking Down Gatekeeping:** How to identify and dismantle gatekeeping practices in organizational culture. - **Recognizing White Supremacy in Policies:** Unpacking its impact on sexuality education and non-profit work. - **Conflict and Communication Skills:** Techniques for safer, more effective communication and conflict resolution. - **Queering Sex Ed & Decolonizing Gender:** Practical strategies for creating affirming spaces and curricula. - **Youth Advocacy and Resiliency:** Exploring the history and strategies for fostering resilient, empowered youth in movement building. - **Supportive Spaces for Youth:** Nurturing environments that are inclusive, emotionally conscious, and youth-centered. - **Combating Adultism:** Learning to trust young people and dismantle harmful power dynamics.
Organizational Policy & Practice Transformation Steph helps you create sustainable and strategic changes to organizational policies to reflect equity and inclusivity.
Organizational Impact Assessment & Strategic Recommendations Steph Assesses your organization’s current impact with staff and community members, identifies gaps, and co-creates actionable strategies for improvement.