Building a more just and equitable world together.

Together we will change the world written on the pavement in sidewalk chalk

Wanting to make the next move toward a just world? Melissa James Consulting can help!

Relationship-First Approach

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Anti-Oppression Orientation

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Queer owned

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Collaborative

Relationship-First Approach · Anti-Oppression Orientation · Queer owned · Collaborative

What we offer

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    Workshops and Retreats

    From diving into a topic, to personal reflection to dreaming up a just future, we create and facilitate custom experiences to help you and your community grow!

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    Organizational and Leadership Development

    Want to strengthen your board or team? Need skills for running effective, justice-focused organizations? Planning for the future? We are here for you!

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    Tackling Tricky Community Questions

    Our world is complex. Building community and creating change can be overwhelming. We utilize community-based organizing, participatory action research, and our roots in sociology and gender studies to help communities find paths forward.

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    Teaching and Learning

    Whether you need curriculum development, writing, or speakers, we bring our queer, intersectional, liberative pedagogy to helping us learn and grow together.

About Dr. Melissa

Dr. James is a public scholar who utilizes community-based research to make real and lasting change. She has written articles, trained professionals, facilitated special events, and taught students at the community, undergraduate and graduate levels for over 20 years. She is dedicated to building teams, communities, and organizations that are committed to making the world a more just and equitable place to be.

Let’s Work Together

Schedule a free 15-minute introductory meeting or fill out the form below today!