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We met working together to bring change to an old institution with old policies, mindsets, and traditions in place. Although we might be very different, we believe this is what we are called to.
April Allen is a speaker, professor, philanthropist and trailblazing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) leader and co-founder of Allen & Unger Consulting. She has worked as a Senior Executive DEIB leader at complex and large organizations, such as, PeaceHealth, a premiere healthcare organization; and Daimler Trucks of North America, where April led and designed effective and impactful DEIB strategies that touched every part of the organization. April also has acted as an DEIB consultant and/or trainer to organizations, such as, Starbucks, NBA Portland Trail Blazers, Hewlett – Packard Enterprises and the World Affairs Council. She has led global teams across a diverse portfolio of industries from technology to automotive and has been called an effective strategic leader and communicator of hard messages from C-suite members in large organizations.
With a passion to teach, when time permits, April is an adjunct professor at Washington State University and Warner Pacific University, with classes including Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, Constitutional and Business Law, while also developing partnerships with OpenSesame, an e-learning organizations such as to produce and distribute diversity education across the globe.
April holds a Juris doctorate degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law, another one from Temple University, Beasley School of Law in Tokyo, Japan, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington.
April Allen resides in Vancouver, Washington with her family and enjoys writing as the best-selling author of the children’s books titled, “I Love Being Me” and “It’s Nice to be Nice” which focus on diversity, inclusion, and anti-bullying. April also works as a television producer and a diversity and inclusion guest expert, on “Situations and Conversations” and Emmy winning ABC show “Afternoon Live” in Portland, Oregon.
Shawna is an experienced HR executive and coach, with over 20 years of leadership experience in talent development, leadership, and workforce strategy. She has coached and developed individuals at all levels of organizations, from frontline managers to C Suite executives in various sectors, including technology, manufacturing, aerospace, retail, and service.
In healthcare, she has served as a senior HR executive for the past two decades, guiding strategies for shared service delivery models, coaching and developing HR staff and leaders, and promoting effective leadership approaches. She has extensive experience in employee and labor relations, utilizing interest-based bargaining and mediation to build collaborative relationships with labor and union leaders.
Shawna holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communications and a Master’s Degree from Trinity Western University. She is a certified SHRM Equity & Inclusion Workplace practitioner and is passionate about bringing diverse groups of people and walks of life together – and remains hopeful and optimistic that the seeming polarization and differences in the world are not the end of the story. A Pacific NW native, Shawna enjoys spending time with family and friends – ideally outside when she is not watching her beloved Seattle sports teams compete.
Where some see diversity as a program or unaffordable overhead, we show you the strategic advantage of inclusive difference.
Helping you create an organization where everyone is welcomed to the table, given a chance to speak – and voices are heard.
We offer confidential space for honesty and authenticity to enable learning and growth. Perfection isn’t possible, but forward progress is.
No one said it was easy – but the principles aren’t complicated. We outline three core pillars for a healthy and inclusive organization.
Whether you’re looking to revitalize your diversity initiatives, drive cultural transformation, or build a more inclusive workforce, our firm is your trusted partner on the journey to a brighter, more equitable future.
