Culture

Carriers

A community support space for Buffalo’s organizational culture shapers.

Times are uncertain. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

With increased polarization, the role of organizational culture-shapers has been called into question. But right now, your job is more important than ever.

Culture Carriers is a space for you to come together with other people-focused leaders to share ideas, gain insights, problem solve, and stay up to date on best practices in the field.

Because we are stronger together.

Meet your facilitators

Ekua Mends-Aidoo, CCDP

Kim LaVare, PMP

Ekua and Kim are the consultants behind Clementine Gold Group LLC. With decades of combined experience in organizational strategy, equitable program design, and stakeholder engagement, they bring a wealth of experience and expertise to guide culture leaders in creating lasting impact. They have successfully led initiatives that transform workplace culture, drive employee engagement, and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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A space designed to meet the moment.

Culture Carriers is designed to offer the support that you need most given the current political landscape and the uncertainty that comes with it.

Together we will:

  • Reframe the business case for equity and inclusion efforts and show the value of creating belonging at work

  • Stay current on best practices and learn new, emerging frameworks and approaches to culture building

  • Explore and pilot new approaches and programs

  • Discuss day-to-day issues and problem solve in real time, all in a confidential space

  • Keep our eyes on what’s coming and learn to be flexible, pivot, and be ready for anything in an ever-shifting landscape

Culture Carriers

A community support space for Buffalo’s organizational culture shapers.


10 Monthly in-person meetings per year, plus curated resources to support you.

$ 750 - $ 3750

Sliding Scale Pricing

Sliding Scale Pricing 

Solidarity Rate

$750

For individuals unaffiliated with an organization and/or sponsoring their own enrollment.

Base Rate

$2,000

For organizations with annual budgets between $1- 3.9 million

Sustainability Rate

$3,000

For organizations with annual budgets between $4 – 9.9 million, or foundations with assets  under $9.9 million

Redistribution Rate

$3,750

For organizations with annual budgets over $10 million or foundations with assets over $10 million

FAQs

Is this group DEI focused or can I come with other people issues?

Everything that we do in this space will be through the lens of equity and inclusion. We will also be specifically discussing DEI in the current landscape. However, you can bring any people and culture-related issues to our meetings and do not need to be in a DEI role to join us.

What if I can’t make all of the meetings?

We will offer a hybrid option to make joining our meetings more accessible. Attendance at every meeting is not mandatory.

Is this space confidential?

Yes! Anything that you share in this space is confidential. Meetings are not recorded to preserve confidentiality.

2025 Meeting Schedule

February 11, 2025

9-11 am EST
Location TBD

March 11, 2025

9-11 am EST
Location TBD

April 8, 2025

9-11 am EST
Location TBD

May 13, 2025

9-11 am EST
Location TBD

June 10, 2025

9-11 am EST
Location TBD

July 8, 2025

9-11 am EST
Location TBD

September 9, 2025

9-11 am EST
Location TBD

October 14, 2025

9-11 am EST
Location TBD

November 11, 2025

9-11 am EST
Location TBD

December 9, 2025

9-11 am EST
Location TBD

Register to join us

To register for Culture Carriers, fill out the below form. We will be in touch shortly with additional details and payment instructions.