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About Us
Our advisors transform organizational culture by aligning people, systems, leadership behaviors, and equity-centered practices. We help organizations move from intention to action — creating workplaces where culture is strategic, leadership is grounded, and people feel a true sense of belonging.
Yasmeen Chánes
Culture builder. Organizational strategist. Leadership coach.
I have spent my career designing and leading the systems that shape how people experience work — from recruitment and onboarding to engagement, retention, and leadership development.
I have helped organizations develop and build the full employee lifecycle infrastructure from the ground up, while serving as a trusted advisor to executives and maintaining a trusted partnership with staff. I have led high-stakes conversations, coached leaders through complex challenges, and created the structures that help organizations grow with intention and equity.
My work is grounded in:
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Human-centered approach and design — understanding people deeply and designing systems that support them
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Equity and inclusion — embedding DEIB into everyday decisions and actions, not just statements
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Organizational clarity — aligning processes, expectations, and communication
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Leadership development — helping managers lead with confidence, skill, and emotional intelligence
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Cultural stewardship — strengthening connection, trust, and shared purpose
I bring a warmth, rigor, and a systems-thinking lens to every engagement — helping organizations not just solve problems, but evolve.
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Education
Master of Leadership Managment
Thunderbird School of Global Business Managment
I hold a Master of Leadership and Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management, a program designed to develop versatile, future-ready leaders equipped to navigate complex, global organizations. My graduate training emphasized cross‑cultural communication, data-driven decision-making, organizational development, finance and marketing, and leading diverse teams — all grounded in Thunderbird’s renowned tradition of international management education. This gives me a comprehensive understanding of modern leadership and organizational strategy, preparing me to support teams and leaders across sectors with both analytical rigor and a global, people-centered perspective.
BA Political Science & Justice Studies
Barrett Honors College, Arizona State University
I earned my bachelor’s degree from the Barrett Honors College at ASU with a dual focus in Social Justice and Political Science, grounding my work in a deep understanding of equity, policy, and the structural forces that shape people’s lived experiences. This interdisciplinary training strengthened my ability to analyze systems, understand diverse perspectives, and navigate the social, political, and cultural dynamics that influence organizational life. My studies equipped me with a strong foundation in critical thinking, advocacy, and community-centered leadership — all of which inform my approach to building equitable, people-first organizational cultures.
I completed a Human Resources and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion certificate through Cornell University, deepening my expertise in equitable people practices and modern HR strategy. This program strengthened my ability to design fair, consistent, and compliant talent systems while advancing organizational equity.
Through the School of Global Transformation at ASU, I earned an International Studies certificate that strengthened my ability to navigate cultural nuance, analyze international contexts, and approach organizational challenges with a global, equity-informed perspective. The experience deepened my commitment to inclusive leadership and continues to inform the way I support diverse teams and multicultural workplaces.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Human Resources Certificate
Cornell University
International Relations Certification
ASU School of Global Transformation