How The Equity Project came to be

Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler specializes in the development and delivery of equity, leadership, diversity, cultural responsiveness, and inclusiveness training programs and strategies. In addition to founding The Equity Project, she is also the founder of The HR Shop, a human resources firm designed to support nonprofits and small organizations. Dr. Mosby Tyler is the former Senior Vice President and Chief Inclusion Officer for Children’s Hospital Colorado—the first Black woman to hold that position in the organization’s 100+ year history. She is also the former Executive Director of the Office of Human Resources for the City and County of Denver—the first Black woman to hold that position in the 63+ year history of the agency.

Skilled at connecting employees at every level of an organization to gain adoption of EDI principles, Monica’s life work is to create a culture of equity and inclusion within workplaces and communities through her leadership, action, and advocacy. As an expert consultant at The Equity Project, Monica partners with organizations in assessment, strategic planning, consultation, facilitation, and implementation related to creating more equitable outcomes. She is also the Co-Founder and President of TIED (Talent, Inclusion, Engagement, and Diversity) Leadership Roundtable, a collective of 60+ companies in Colorado that is focused on making a difference within their respective workplaces.

Wylia plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees strategy and operations, ensuring the development and implementation of efficient and cost-effective systems meet current and future needs of The Equity Project. She offers over 25 years of experience in managing finances, operations, systems and development, and has worked for a range of organizations with diverse teams at all levels. She obtained a BBA in International Business from Howard University and a MS in Nonprofit Management from The Milano Graduate School of Management at New School University. Raised in Denver, she is passionate about equitable housing and serves on the board of directors for Rocky Mountain Communities and Colorado Village Collaborative.

Originally from South Texas and a proud Chicana feminist, Ariana has dedicated her career to various endeavors seeking to further racial equity. Ariana has worked as an attorney, legal advisor, and community organizer, focusing on issues including wage theft, immigrants’ rights on the job, sexual harassment, health care access, intimate partner violence, and LGBTQ rights. 

Most recently, Ariana served as National Network Director for the Government Alliance on Race & Equity, a project of Race Forward. There, she strengthened the national movement of local government leaders across the country who are working to improve local government’s  responsiveness and accountability to all their residents, especially communities of color. In her role as Network Director, Ariana was instrumental in expanding programming to help local governments grapple with new challenges and foster innovative approaches to address inequities. Ariana has presented workshops and webinars for thousands of participants, on subjects ranging from the application of a racial equity analysis; how to talk about race in the workplace; and how to overcome obstacles to equity efforts.

Quill has been an innovative leader in the higher education DEI space for the last 7 years. She has led two community colleges through implementing DEI strategies to advance the success of employees and students in a way that centers the experiences of historically marginalized populations. She has also been consulting the last four years and has worked with state agencies, non-profits, and tech companies advancing their DEI initiatives, resources, and goals. Quill has experience developing, implementing, and assessing organizational equity strategic plans, training and professional development programs, inclusive hiring, retention practices, policy review and revision. 

Quill has been a social justice educator for the last 10 years and is an alumnus of the Social Justice Training Institute. She was competitively selected to be a Chief Diversity Officer Fellow with the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education in 2018. Quill has a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University and has a Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration from Michigan State University.

Hannah Galgiani is a licensed social worker with a passion for developing inclusive spaces for meaningful dialogue. At The Equity Project, Hannah works with clients from initial outreach to final deliverable; ensuring that each partner feels supported throughout their EDI journey. She works closely with our consultants to provide project management throughout strategic engagements and assists in focus group facilitation and report writing. Before moving out West, Hannah spent multiple years working for various reproductive rights non-profits in both New York City and Amsterdam, where she became passionate about organizational change and the employee experience.

With a passion for education and a commitment to fostering inclusive environments, Lauren has dedicated the past 15 years to the field of teaching and mentorship. Armed with a wealth of experience, she has not only shaped the minds of countless students but has also inspired and guided fellow teachers on their professional journeys. Her leadership and advocacy for diversity and equity in education have been evident throughout her career. Eager to broaden her scope and contribute to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, she has recently embraced a new role as the Executive Assistant and Office Manager.