We led a deep culture and leadership engagement process designed to repair trust, strengthen understanding, and build a pathway toward authentic inclusion. Through facilitated conversations, listening sessions, and equity education, we helped board and executive leadership understand the real impact of harmful language and outdated practices. We guided tough, direct—but supported—conversations that created accountability and clarity. In parallel, we helped the organization examine its role in advancing equity within conservation work, identifying ways to build genuine relationships with Black and Brown communities and shift from a charity mindset to a partnership mindset. The work grounded change from the inside out.