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Client Highlights

AJC Inc. has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of organizations, driving impactful change across various sectors.

Here are some of our notable engagements:

California Department of Health Care Services

Designed and presented a 5-part webinar series on improving client services from a culturally responsive lens, with an average attendance of 2,000 participants. Topics included addressing Structural Racialization and Recognizing and Countering Impacts of Bias.

Child Abuse Prevention Council Birth & Beyond (B&B)

Designed and implemented an action planning process for a 7-member collaborative to address disparities in African American family engagement and enhance cultural responsiveness. Our work included developing a toolkit for implementing cultural responsiveness policies and procedures.

California Mental Health Services Authority

Mental Health Services Act Prevention & Early Intervention Statewide Funding Disbursement: Served as principal consultant for the $140 million disbursement, managing recruitment, selection, and training of subject matter expert reviewers.

Sierra Health Foundation Leadership Program

Served as faculty and coach to this annual cohort of nonprofit leaders, focusing on improving existing skills and strengthening organizational capacity to address health disparities and health equity in underserved communities.

Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health

Design and facilitation of ongoing monthly 1-day virtual and in-person required orientation training on the Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Service Standards (CLAS) for staff and contractors. The training, consistently rated highly for knowledge/skills building and participant engagement, is aimed at improving client services and outcomes. This ongoing effort is supported by post-training coaching and technical assistance.

Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA)

Conducted a Membership Assessment for CLPHA, a national organization representing the nation’s 60 largest public housing authorities. The assessment identified key themes and recommendations to guide membership in their equity work.

California Institute for Mental Health

Facilitated and implemented planning processes to build the capacity of minority-led/serving community-based organizations to secure mental health services funding for underserved ethnic and cultural populations.

California Department of Public Health

Facilitated strategic/sustainability planning for the California Ovarian Cancer Awareness Program, developing a communications strategy to inform and receive feedback from the statewide membership.

San Francisco Foundation

  • Bay Area Codes Collaborative Funding Project: Provided facilitation and technical assistance for this 3-year, $3 million collaborative aimed at creating a pipeline to enhance access for low-income/high potential Oakland youth of color to entrepreneurship and the tech industry.
  • Community Development Program: Supported execution of $3.1 million and 130 grants in economic development and housing foreclosure as Interim Program Officer. Developed and provided onboarding training orientation for new Foundation Community Development Fellow.

Institute of Local Government

As part of a larger change management process and organizational transition, AJC Inc. designed a process to evaluate impact, plan for the future, and build capacity. Our work included facilitating meetings, conducting key informant interviews, providing technical assistance, and offering executive coaching. As a result, ILG secured additional funding to sustain their efforts.

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What Our Client Are Saying

Testimonials

Lilyane Glamben, M.Ed. | ONTRACK Program Resources, Inc.

Program Manager (Facilitation/Community Engagement Client):

“Adèle has a special gift for group facilitation. She creates a warm, thoughtful atmosphere where participants are engaged and groups relate well to each other, even around challenging topics. Her skills working with diverse backgrounds are priceless.“

Anna R.

(Coaching Client)

“Adèle helped me remain positive and centered during a tough transition. She encouraged me to address blockages and find the strength to make difficult changes. I cannot thank her enough.“

Shawn Harrison | Soil Born Farms

Executive Director and Founder (Grant Management Client):

“Adèle translated complex ideas into measurable objectives, a skill she taught me to develop. I now more quickly articulate key issues in grant proposals and conversations with funders.“

Sunia Zaterman | Council of Large Public Housing Authorities

Executive Director (Responsive Client Services & Staff Engagement Planning):

“Adele’s skills to develop productive conversations and address conflict were unparalleled. I promise you will not find a better facilitator than Adele James.“

Shannon Williams, PhD | Institute for Social Research

Executive Director (Team Building Client):

“Adèle’s expert facilitation engaged our entire staff through innovative exercises and thoughtful discussions that helped us identify common themes and values. Her combination of expertise, empathy, and results-oriented approach makes her an invaluable partner in organizational development.“

Kali

(Virtual Consulting Client):

“Thank you Adele for your adaptability and ability to hold such a wild group as one in a VIRTUAL space.”

Ken White | CalMHSA Statewide Mental Health SDR Consortium

(Strategic Planning Client):

“Adele’s facilitation led to completion of the Consortium’s Statewide Strategic Work Plan in only four months. Her excellent organizational skills promote inclusion, collaboration, and strategic planning.”

Training Participant

(Training Participant):

“Adele is knowledgeable and personable, which made the training enjoyable. She used pop culture and current events to make the material engaging.”

Megan G.

(Coaching Client):

“I was stuck, and Adèle helped me become unstuck. Her tools and insights gave me much-needed mental clarity, and I feel energized looking forward.”