“All that you touch, you Change.
All that you Change, Changes you.
The only lasting truth is Change.
God is Change.”
― Octavia E. Butler
Just Roots Consulting, LLC is a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise and social enterprise.
And to be transparent, Just Roots is going through a season of transformation.
Since 2018, we have worked with dozens of organizations and thousands of people across the United States "to be industry leaders in workplace equity, inclusion, and diversity." These orgs committed time and resources to exploring their own personal and workplace biases, educating themselves on the systems of oppression that create these biases, and acquiring tools to reshape how power works at their institutions. For each of them, our team analyzed and recommended, taught and coached, invited and coaxed, trying to build individual's and team's capacities for radical anti-racism and anti-oppression at every level.
Despite our best efforts and those of other consultants like us, most companies that have invested in DEI, DEIB, JEDI, or other similar acronyms in recent years are largely unchanged in meaningful and sustainable ways due to fear of reconciling and reimagining their relationships with power and capitalism. As a result, most are likely largely unprepared for what is coming in the near future, especially with the new federal administration.
We still believe all aspects of life should be equitable, fair, accessible, and inclusive of all people because of who they are, not despite it. We are just not convinced that the way we've been going about it is the best and highest use of our time and energy in contributing to this effort.
"The only lasting truth is Change."
Change is inevitable. The question becomes whether you are part of the change that is made, or if it makes you.
In response to the ever-changing and ever-worsening conditions of our world, our Just Roots Team is taking time to reground, reassess, recalibrate, and reimagine our role in the collective work of healing ourselves, each other, and our world together. We welcome collaboration, camaraderie, and co-conspiracy with others who are doing the same.
Testimonials
Practical real world application! I loved that everyone participated and that everyone had something of value to share.
Administrative Assistant
Southern Coastal Counties Legal Services (SCCLS)
The facilitators were relaxed & open to everyone’s questions & comments. Def great sense of humor too. Personal stories & experiences were helpful.
Youth Coordinator
The Door NYC
The background work on anti-racism helped me work on racism within myself. It was so important to learn how I, as a staff attorney, can make changes to my own practices, and use my position to advocate for more inclusive and anti-racist ways of working.
Staff Attorney
Legal Services of Central New York (LSCNY)
I was really impressed by the level of knowledge, skill, and presentation of this material. This was time and money well spent!
Supervising Attorney
Legal Assistance of Western New York (LawNY)
Our Money TALKS
As a social enterprise, we proudly boast a triple bottom line:
Profit
We make money by providing exceptional consulting services to organizations nationwide. We pay our team members at or above the market rate for their expertise and emotional labor.
People
We invest a dedicated portion of our profits back into LGBTQ+, Black and brown, and other historically marginalized communities through charitable donations, free leadership development programs, and supporting entrepreneurial efforts.
Planet
We strive to reduce our carbon footprint and divest from suppliers and vendors who are not committed to eco-friendly and sustainable products + practices.
Our Influence
We are incredibly proud to have worked with over 30 organizations since 2018, offering transformative services from training to comprehensive consulting. Here are a few.
ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
+ CEO
Emile ("Milo") Primeaux, Esq. (he/they) is a queer transgender person, civil rights attorney, seasoned public speaker, and professional equity and inclusion consultant. He is the founder and CEO of this consulting firm.
For over 20 years, Milo has fiercely advocated for the rights of LGBTQ+ and multiply-marginalized communities across the country. From grassroots organizing to overhauling corporate personnel policies to spearheading high-level statewide policy reforms, Milo has worked with and led people at every level of systems change efforts.
Milo draws upon his expertise to help you and your organization. No matter where you are in the process, he and the rest of the Just Roots team has your back.
