Testimonials
Words from people I have worked with
“At Pearson, we hired Elaine to do a bias, equity, and diversity review of hundreds of books found in our digital library. The first challenge was that we knew we wanted Elaine to do the review, but we weren't sure how to get her started. Elaine goes above and beyond and this is demonstrated by how she approached the task we hired her to do. She developed a customized rubric to use when reviewing the books, and then she went to work. Elaine is so knowledgeable and has such a deep understanding regarding bias, equity, and inclusivity that I often found myself learning more than I have ever learned from courses and books just by reading her reviews. I highly recommend working with Elaine.”
— Sandra, publisher
“I cannot recommend Elaine enough as both a reviewer and writer. Working with Elaine on my manuscript was transformative. I know for a fact my book is better because she read through it first. She caught so many things I never would have thought about. Her approach is gentle and kind but she’s a shark when it comes to defending the need for anti-oppression lens! Working with her is easy and fun and most importantly you will learn so much. She is so detail-oriented, she pays attention to every part of every illustration and notices things that most people wouldn’t. It was Elaine who brought my attention to learn how to do colouring in a way that celebrates different skin tones. This, and so many other things, have made a huge difference in my work as a writer and artist.”
— Marilyn, picture book author
“Elaine facilitated a workshop for my office staff on how the fundamentals of anti-racism. She was easy to communicate with during the planning of the event and she was prepared and confident during the workshop. I was so impressed with the way that she structured the workshop. Her session had both seminar and small group work in ways that were really well balanced. The best part of the workshop was seeing my colleagues’ eyes open while we went through all the activities. Elaine knows how to facilitate space that is both radical and safe at the same time. Many of my colleagues were worried or doubtful before the workshop began, but she was such an expert guide that she was able to bring everyone along. I highly recommend hiring Elaine for your next workshop or professional development.”