Co-conspirators Erika + Nicole consult to bring WOCC’s theory of change to life through collaboration with community partners and mission-aligned organizations.
Established in 2018, Women of Color Collaborative is an intentional safe and restorative space for women of color to mitigate the impact of generational and societal trauma. WOCC curates programs and events that center the lived experiences of its co-conspirators who both culturally identify as Black women. As consultants, WOCC centers an individual and collective understanding of power dynamics, with a strong grounding in the principles and practice of equity, justice, and anti-racism.
Our consulting practice grew organically from our nonprofit work. As we built programs centering women of color—through leadership development, youth employment, and community-based storytelling—organizations began turning to us for guidance on how to do the same. They saw the impact of our work and asked us to help them create spaces that were more inclusive, intentional, and equity-driven. Over time, what started as informal advice evolved into a formal offering—rooted in the same values that guide our nonprofit: authenticity, collaboration, and a deep belief in the power of lived experience.
WOCC collaborates with like-minded people of all racial identities to dismantle systems of patriarchy and white supremacy. We create pipelines for transformative engagement by designing experiences rooted in our unwavering commitment to our guiding principles:
Rejection of white supremacist & misogynistic theory, practice and embodiment
Restoration of autonomy over our physical, spiritual and emotional health
Unapologetic embrace of indigenous and edifying practices, understanding, thoughts, and processes
Reclamation of our time, talent and treasure
Our Services
We offer values-driven consulting that blends strategy, creativity, and care. Our services are designed to help mission-aligned organizations build stronger programs, tell clearer stories, and create more affirming spaces for their communities and teams. Whether you’re launching something new, deepening existing work, or navigating change, we bring the tools, insight, and intentionality to help you move forward — and stay rooted while doing it.
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Struggling to say what you do in a way that resonates? We help teams clarify their message, build content strategies, and develop tools — like newsletters, social posts, and audience assessments — that actually connect.
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Need design that’s thoughtful, clear, and rooted in your mission? We bring ideas to life through brand identity, websites, reports, and campaign materials that look good and make sense.
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Have a vision but need help getting there? We create impactful, goal-oriented roadmaps for both youth and adult learners to support meaningful growth and learning.
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Whether you're launching a new program, planning a retreat, or hosting a one-time session — we design and facilitate inclusive, engaging experiences that foster connection, clarity, and collaboration.
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Looking to pilot something new? We guide you through a strategic, outcomes-driven planning process — and when you're ready to launch, we can step in to extend your capacity.
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Need an honest look at how things are working? We offer thoughtful evaluation support for everything from service delivery to internal culture and operations.
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We lead collaborative, community-informed planning processes that help teams align around shared values, set clear priorities, and move forward with confidence and accountability.
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Looking to strengthen your team? We create tailor-made, experiential learning opportunities to build knowledge, shift behavior, and grow capacity from the inside out.
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Want to boost engagement and stewardship? We support you in aligning volunteer and board experiences with your organization’s mission and goals.
Recent Projects
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March for Moms
WOCC served as facilitator and strategist for March for Moms, guiding the organization through a leadership transition with mission refinement, strategic direction, and board alignment.
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Stanford PRIHSM
WOCC partnered with Stanford University's PRISHM Center to lead a community-centered, participatory visioning and evaluation process that aligned organizational strategy with the needs of its diverse stakeholders.
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Urban Housing Solutions
WOCC led a comprehensive strategic planning and culture assessment process for Urban Housing Solutions, supporting values alignment, team goal-setting, and a culturally responsive leadership transition.
erika r. burnett
erika is the heavy-hitter you want on your team when it's time to bring it all home. She enjoys serving as a master trainer, consultant, and facilitator across a variety of topics including volunteer management and engagement, youth development, team building, leadership exploration, and generational differences. She is a proud AmeriCorps and Nashville Emerging Leader alum who has been committed to Nashville’s nonprofit community for over 15 years.
She's all about increasing civic engagement of marginalized people, restorative justice, and radical self-care.
pronouns: she/her/hers
Myers-Briggs results: INFJ
(Introvert, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging)
nicole m. kemp
nicole has been writing and creating for most of her life. She has a way with words, a strong appetite for knowledge, and a deep desire to take things apart to make them better. She enjoys building teams and improving organizations. She has a special talent for forging a path where none exist. She's spent the last 7 years focusing on creating valuable experiences and designing tools for people of color, particularly young people.
She's all about exploring possibilities outside of established boundaries, and making sure black people are informed, creative, and intentional about the future.
pronouns: she/her/hers
Myers-Briggs results: INTJ
(Introvert, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging)
