Creating Space Equity

CREATING SPACE EQUITY
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The way you hold the space
makes it so safe to share."

EQUITY · DIVERSITY · INCLUSION · BELONGING

Dr. Kinette

Richards

PhD · NCC · EDI PRACTITIONER & STRATEGIST

An award-winning mental health professional and EDI practitioner, Dr. Richards transforms organizations — opening dialogue, building equitable systems, and creating spaces where every voice belongs.

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ABOUT

Two decades of opening doors others didn’t know were closed

  • PhD in School Psychology, University of Denver
  • MS in Counseling Psychology, University of Colorado Denver
  • Certificate in Leading DEI, Northwestern University
  • Certificate in Leadership, UC Davis
  • Co-Founder & Vice Chair, Social Justice Connect (SJConnect)
  • Adjunct Professor, University of Denver
Dr. Kinette Richards is the founder of Creating Space Equity Consulting, LLC — a firm built on the conviction that equitable workplaces and communities don’t happen by accident. They are designed, trained, and sustained.
“This is the best training I’ve had — and I’ve been to a lot of trainings.”

With an extensive background spanning both mental health and EDI practice, Dr. Richards brings a rare dual lens to her work. She understands human behavior, the psychology of belonging, and the organizational structures that either support or undermine equity. That depth is what makes her interventions stick.

She has partnered with educational institutions, healthcare systems, nonprofits, and corporations — delivering training that participants consistently describe as transformative. Her co-founding of Social Justice Connect reflects her commitment to community-level, systemic change.

Dr. Richards is currently completing a business accelerator program and refining her next chapter of offerings. Something significant is coming. Join the list to be the first to know.

How We Work Together

Three ways Dr. Richards moves organizations forward

Strategic Consulting

Organizational assessment and strategic planning centered on equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging — for small teams and large institutions alike. Built to produce measurable, lasting change.

Workshops & Training

Highly engaging, reflective workshops that invite honest dialogue and leave participants with tangible tools. Designed for the real complexity of human difference — not the easy version.

Speaking & Facilitation

Keynote addresses, DEI panel participation, and community conversations that create space for the kinds of honest dialogue that actually move people and institutions toward change.

What People Are Saying

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"I've shared more in this space than I have anywhere."
Workshop Participant
"The way you hold the space makes it so safe to share."
Training Attendee
"This is the best training I've had — and I've been to a lot of trainings."
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