by Liana Avendano | Apr 7, 2024 | Blog
At the heart of advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives lies a fundamental truth: trust is a non-negotiable. This client spotlight tells the story of the impactful collaboration between our culture change firm Construct the Present and Acme...
by Liana Avendano | Feb 7, 2024 | Blog
Construct the Present is a Black woman owned diversity, equity, and inclusion firm based out of Portland, Oregon. February is a time for us to reflect on how other organizations approach Black History Month so we can learn how to better support our clients. We pay...
by Liana Avendano | Jan 26, 2024 | Blog
Construct The Present (Certified B corp) is starting the year off strong with a team we are so proud of! I feel honored to work alongside Alexis BralyJames and Jasmine Taylor as we center liberation for ourselves and our clients. Building a team of change-makers has...
by Liana Avendano | Oct 18, 2023 | Blog
In times of global crisis or current events, employers have a role to play beyond just keeping the business moving forward. We are leaders, not just in the corporate world, but within our communities and industries. Responding to a global crisis as an employer is not...
by Liana Avendano | Feb 7, 2023 | Blog
How I Confront my Privilege as a White Mexican Through the Lens of Anti-Blackness My Racial Identity In my life, I have been perceived as both white and Brown. What I look like to others varies based on the time of year, where I am living, and who is perceiving me....
