About Us
About Chanin Kelly-Rae Consulting
At Chanin Kelly-Rae Consulting, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for creating vibrant and successful organizations. Our team of consultants is dedicated to helping companies and institutions of all sizes and industries build inclusive cultures and practices that foster engagement, innovation, and growth.
We understand that every organization is unique and that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to DEI. That's why we work closely with our clients to understand their specific needs and goals, and tailor our services to meet those needs. Our services include DEI strategy development, inclusive leadership training, cultural competency workshops, and more.
We are committed to staying at the forefront of DEI best practices and to providing our clients with the most effective and evidence-based solutions. Our team is made up of experts with decades of experience in DEI and related fields, and we are passionate about creating meaningful and lasting change.
Our goal is to be an ally and a partner to our clients, helping them to build more equitable and inclusive organizations that benefit everyone, including employees, customers, and communities. Let us work with you to create a more equitable and inclusive future.
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Our mission at Chanin Kelly-Rae Consulting is to unapologetically do the right thing in all that we do with purpose. We are committed to promoting social justice, belonging, and acceptance through our many services, and working to build a better future for all. We strive to empower individuals, organizations, and communities to create a more inclusive world by providing expert guidance and behavioral-based solutions.
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Our vision is to empower individuals and communities around the world by consistently providing inspiration, motivation, and informative resources, enabling them to reach their full potential and thrive.
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Value Diversity
We are more than just the sum of our many parts. It’s our superpower — not just the right thing to do but how we win. Whether through diversity of background, experience, opinions, or views, it’s how we build sustainable organizations around the world.Drive Innovation
We strive for constant innovation, always looking for new and better ways to achieve our goals.Be Data-Driven
We make decisions that are evidence-based, ensuring that we are always making informed choices.Extend Compassion
We treat each person with kindness and understanding.Servant Leadership
We believe our primary focus is to serve the needs of our team members, partners, and the communities we serve.
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Our Commitment to Each Other
We know that diversity makes us better. We know that inclusion helps us thrive. We know that equity is imperative. Because of these things we are committed to creating a collaborative workplace where we can show up authentically and contribute fully to our shared mission. In our work and workplace, we are always guided by these beliefs:Strength-Focused
We will empower each other by trusting, valuing, and respecting our diverse and unique strengths.Learning-Focused
We will continuously learn from each other by creating a safe space for growth.Evidence-Focused
We will be effective and innovative by leveraging the best practices.Purpose-Focused
We will always show up to create positive change for ourselves, our communities, and the world in all that we endeavor.
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At Chanin Kelly-Rae Consulting, we firmly believe that corporate social responsibility is a powerful catalyst for positive change, both in our local communities and globally. Our vision extends beyond achieving business excellence; we are dedicated to leveraging our success to make a substantial and lasting impact on society.
Philanthropic Engagement and Strategic Partnerships
Central to our mission is a strong commitment to community enrichment through philanthropic initiatives. We have forged meaningful partnerships with select nonprofit organizations and like-minded corporations to amplify the effectiveness of our contributions. These strategic alliances enable us to extend the reach and impact of organizations that are steadfast in their mission to serve and uplift others.Advocating for Social, Economic, and Environmental Progress
Our dedication goes beyond philanthropy. We are ardent advocates for social, economic, and environmental advancement. Understanding the transformative power of equitable and just systems, we are committed to being agents of change. Our resources, encompassing both time and financial investments, are strategically utilized to support those in need and to bolster the efforts of organizations striving for a more just and sustainable world.Our Pledge: Harnessing Success for a Greater Good
At Chanin Kelly-Rae Consulting, our resolve is unyielding: to harness our achievements not just for business growth, but as a means to contribute positively to our world. We stand dedicated to supporting and empowering those who endeavor to forge a brighter, more equitable future for all.
Our Founder & President
Chanin Kelly-Rae
“My superpower is helping both individuals and organizations become better versions of themselves.”
Chanin Kelly-Rae specializes in Organizational Equity Assessments & Strategic Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Training and Learning Experiences, Policy Development, Speaking and Executive Coaching.
Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Chanin was raised in a large family by accomplished parents who were themselves survivors of the Jim Crow era in Mississippi. They instilled family values of service to society, fortitude, and tenacity. Raised to prize education and community, she discovered early on that bridging social and cultural gaps was her gift.
As a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) practitioner with more than 20 years of experience, Chanin is a respected and highly sought-after expert in her field. She began her professional life as a public-school educator in Milwaukee, WI, one of the most segregated cities in America. What she witnessed and experienced daily impacted the path she would take of positioning kids and families to be their own best advocates. She leverages a lifetime of lessons, pain and joy to fuel one of her life’s purposes: to help marginalized people gain access to transformative opportunities that will allow them to fully realize all that is possible for themselves, their family, their community, and the world. This momentum moved her out of the classroom and into corporate boardrooms.
“Build Nothing for Them, Without Them…” Chanin’s own Golden Rule, whether in business or life. A gifted storyteller, Chanin conducts life changing work where clients leave feeling trusted, valued, respected and inspired. Her unique approach is not to lecture the client but to engage them in deliberate and intentional dialogue. Using data points and the lived experiences of stakeholders, she takes clients from gap to goal with measurable and sustainable growth.
Service is a family tradition. “My family has always believed in the power of living our values and nurturing our community.” Along with her husband and 2 school-aged teens, Chanin’s community is now rooted in her adopted hometown of Seattle, Washington.
Philanthropy is a way of life. Giving has always been mandatory in her family and serves as the driving force for her participation in several social, cultural and professional organizations that allow for her family to continue the tradition of meaningfully investing in the community.
What warms her heart most is when she hears from former students or clients about how they have now become change agents, dreaming bigger, and empathizing with someone different than themselves.
Ultimately, Chanin has made it a goal to put herself and others like her out of business. She wants to help create a world where conversations around disparities and disparate outcomes are a thing of the past. To get to a time where the diversity of who you are will not be the reason you get an opportunity, but it also will not be the reason you are denied. That is when she will fulfill another dream, which is to operate a concession truck that she will park next to a playfield and serve popcorn to young kids still full of wonder, potential and hope.
