Testimonials

  • “Eric leads with transparency, integrity, and accountability. He is a powerful speaker, writer, and DEI practitioner and offers an intersectional approach to his work. His ability to provide an extensive historical, economic, and social context in both student and adult learning environments ushers in true personal and organizational transformation. Eric's extensive, research-based work in Title I schools as a founding teacher, parent educator, professional coach, Administrator, and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion provides a unique set of skills and tools in which to work with a variety of audiences.”

    Kassandre Harper-Cotton
    Assistant Principal
    Oakland Unified School District

  • “Eric has been very successful with implementing institutional goals that required increased knowledge of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all members of our campus community. Infusion of these principles and best practices of DEI were displayed many times in the form of Increased numbers of diverse faculty and staff - increased number of graduating underrepresented students - and created a welcoming & inclusive campus where members thrived while providing opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to develop cultural competencies.

    Eric Mingo's tireless work implementing his extremely valuable skill sets has been second to none. He has always tried to move our campus to the next level of inclusive excellence with a purposeful path forward. I sincerely value the time, insights, and dedication he brings to all that he does.”

    Stephen Von Mason,  BFA, MFA
    Retired 8th Grade Fine Arts & Design Teacher
    Fine Artist - Painter
    San Francisco-Bay Area, California

  • “Eric has consistently and continuously held learning spaces for students, faculty, and families that foster authentic discourse, introspection, and trust. Having worked with Eric on a number of projects and initiatives I can attest to the impact of his methodology for creating and facilitating professional development and family engagement series that are explicitly rooted in academic research, accessible to a wide audience, and provide the framework for material change within a school community. As a school leader, a reflective practitioner, and a parent, I continue to reflect upon and benefit from the discussions, frameworks, and shifts in practice (and mindset) introduced during my tenure with Eric.”

    Micah Stilwell
    Director of Leadership Development
    KIPP (Northern California)

  • “Eric Mingo is an exceptional organizational leader whose critical insights and hard-won experience make him an ideal partner for any school, business, or entrepreneur looking for solutions to address their most pressing talent development, personnel retention, & culture and climate needs. The challenges facing businesses today are complex, requiring a nuanced understanding of root causes and bold frameworks that inspire action and transformation. Eric delivers these qualities and leadership aptitudes in spades, and possesses the rare capacity to lead organizations to achieve their fullest potential through turbulent times.”

    Brandon Greene
    School Counselor
    Benicia Unified School District

  • “It was a pleasure working with Eric Mingo as a consultant this past fall. Establishing and maintaining healthy relationships in school is more important than ever. Eric came into two classrooms, one intermediate and the other junior high, and was able to connect very well with the students in these disparate age groups. We invited him to meet these young people because we wanted to give the students the opportunity to hear a different voice echoing our school's Student Learning Expectations. Eric also conducted a two-part workshop with faculty on understanding the rationale and structure of restorative practices.”

    Danielle Colvert
    Principal
    St. Joseph’s Elementary School