Empowering organizations to build powerful, lasting, and equitable change.
Maude is project management practice specializing in the management of social innovation that seeks to address structural inequities in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Utilizing a range of methods and tools, we work to inspire systems innovation, support responsive design, and foster community-centered solutions within community-centered organizations.
Have a unique idea or project that needs thoughtful management? At Maude we work in collaboration with you, adapting traditional project management processes and tools to discover, plan, implement, and learn to achieve your desired outcomes.
Our Values
Transformational change requires a conscious, intentional approach. Thus, we operate under the following principles.
Belonging
A community in which every member no matter their difference, is accepted and accountable for upholding each member's sense of belonging.
Awareness
Being transparent about your identity, values, power, and privilege, and how it impacts a community.
Action
The choice to embody belonging to community and awareness of self, to create space for others to seek justice.
Dear Partners & Collaborators,
I have straddled two worlds my entire life. All of who I am, my passion, my purpose, my values, are deeply rooted in a world built on the foundation of Liberian customs, and collective ways of being. This world taught me the importance of creating space for others and the value of community. This world emphasized education as a tool in one’s liberation. This world nurtured my identity as a Liberian woman, while also fostering my identity as a black American.
The second world, given to me by birthright, is built on a foundation of division and difference. This world often does not acknowledge my identity and experience as a Liberian American woman. Growing up and being formally educated in the Twin Cities, I quickly learned that my truth did not matter, or merely did not exist. I would later come to understand that the broader world systematically works to diminish, invalidate or speak on behalf of individuals with narratives similar to mine.
Being the daughter of immigrant parents, I continue to straddle my two worlds now with a collection of experiences that have given me the strength to actively stand against unjust power, speak my truth and encourage all, especially individuals with similar narratives, to do the same.
There is power in understanding how systems work for or against you. Only with that knowledge can you work to disrupt systemic inequity. I seek partnership with all who understand the need for diverse voice, create space for BIPOC individuals to seek justice, and take dynamic action toward dynamic change.
Education & Credentials
Masters of Public Affairs - Humphrey School of Public Affairs University of Minnesota
BA in Professional Communications & Public Relations - Metropolitan State University
Project Management Certificate - University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies
Adjunct Instructor - University of Minnesota Leadership Minor Program
Co-Creator of Systems - Exploring Your Roles Responsibilities & Choices
Isadora Collins ~ Founder of Maude
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We desire to help you execute your strategic goals and manage change to reach your desired outcomes. We are here to help you dream it, build it, and change it.