Align Managerial and Organizational Goals with Your Employees’ Well-Being

We help you sustain and promote racial equity and gender equality in the workplace.

Solutions

Employees expect more from organizations when it comes to finding meaning and belonging. When racial equity and gender equality are addressed, organizations improve productivity, impact, and success.

For Nonprofits

Better serve communities and the people by understanding their unique needs and challenges face by different populations

Increase support and funding by attracting a broader range of supporters and donors

Stronger partnerships with other organizations, businesses, and community groups

For For-profits

Attracting and retaining top talent from diverse backgrounds leading to more innovative and creative workforce

Increased employee engagement and satisfaction by feeling valued and included.

Increased brand reputation and customer base that is welcoming and inclusive

What Our Clients Say About Us

  • "What really made the difference for both LiBRE staff and volunteers was Amber's ability to not just actively listen to each and all of us, but to ask incisive-but-supportive questions, frame challenges as opportunities, offer alternatives and examples and then respectfully and patiently support us in collectively implementing it all! "

    Leanna, LiBRE

  • "Amber successfully led the qualitative data collection and analysis process of our research study. Her insight, experience, and skills were critical to the success of our study about diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional networks. "

    Lee Ann, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago

  • “When we were re-writing our policies, we would ask Amber, “What terms could we use to make it as inclusive as possible?” and she was really good with that. She helped us identify systemic goals, but I feel like it’s a lens or perspective to use to see the world and she not only taught that but modeled it.”

    Melissa, Voters Not Politicians

  • "When I started the Winchester City Sheriffs Office Foundation it was a no-brainer to work with Amber. With her extensive background and knowledge, she brought the foundation to another level with strategic plan development and implemantion. We continue to grow due to Amber's impact on the foundation and are able to help the community and law enforcement come together."

    Sheriff Taylor, City of Winchester VA

Our Services

  • Organizational Assessment

    Evaluate your organization’s progress on diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism priorities. Includes a review of internal and external-facing messaging, as well as surveys, interviews, and focus groups with stakeholders. A presentation and written report that highlight successes, gaps, and recommendations are provided. This service pairs well with strategic planning.

  • Strategic Planning

    Co-develop an action plan that outlines your goals, objectives, resources, team members, and timelines as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism priorities in the workplace. I can work with you to revise an existing strategic plan or create a new one in response to organizational assessment findings.

  • Qualitative Research

    Capture your organization’s story through the use of surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Included with every organizational assessment but can be offered to those not receiving an assessment but have other research needs related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.

  • Speaking

    Lead interactive presentation at your conference or Board of Directors meeting on a topic that relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in the workplace. Presentation content to be crafted around your organization’s needs.

About

We use data-informed assessments and strategic planning to build the organizational capacity needed to promote and sustain racial equity and gender equality in the workplace.

The Company Magnolia Detroit Consulting (MDC) pairs evidence-informed research with the first-hand experiences of your stakeholders to help you create a work environment that values racial equity and gender equality. As a result, your organization can better serve communities, cultivate meaningful partnerships, and attract and retain top-tier employees who want to support the organization. MDC is based in Charlotte North Carolina and is available for remote and in-person services.

The Owner All work is lead by principal consultant Amber Joiner-Hill, MSSW. Pairing her background in macro-social work with a love of research, she focuses on helping organizations understand data that directly impacts their staff, clients, and customers. She earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and an MS in Social Work from the University of Texas.

What does “Magnolia Detroit” mean? Amber was born and raised in Detroit and one of her favorite memories is admiring a magnolia tree in full bloom in the backyard of a house on the West Side. Surrounded by poverty and vacant lots was this beautiful tree that thrived in spite of life’s obstacles. It was the perfect representation of Detroit and the resilient people who live there. This is an ode to the city that shaped her.

Build your organization’s capacity and improve the success of your organization and it’s employees.