Sacha Thompson

Sacha is an inspiring and charismatic speaker who commands attention with warmth. Her speaking style encourages her audience – whether in-person or virtual – to reflect and acknowledge the implicit and explicit biases that impact interactions in and out of the workplace.

She lays out the path to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a clear, practical, and actionable way that leaves listeners with a sense of purpose. Her inspiring sessions encourage business transformation without disruption. Sacha speaks nationally and internationally, in-person and virtually.

Her engaging presence is the same across all platforms as she inspires listeners to be better people and more conscious of their role in diversity and inclusion.

I’ve been a DEI professional for over 20 years in the non-profit and tech industries. Over that time, I’ve seen the challenges faced by executives with good intentions struggling to make decisions around diversity. Where executives are motivated to do the ‘right thing’ when it comes to DEI but may be hindered by their own biases and fears.

I've also seen the damage endured by Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) mid-managers when they have felt they are not centered in their company’s DEI efforts or where they have been/are in difficult situations due to discrimination or bias by others.

My work is about removing barriers or providing support in order to get to a place of equality. I help executives and leaders have that important dialogue, and coach them to the necessary, long-term changes that develop institutional cultures of DEI.

This hands-on approach that I’ve taken to DEI consulting has provided insights into the issues within organizations and best practices to help solve those problems.