What We Do

Our Piko

At The Zaya Collective, our mission is to foster a culture of kindness, authenticity, humility, and continuous learning. We are dedicated to upholding honesty and integrity, even when no one is looking, and we have the courage to speak the truth. We strive to expand our knowledge through firsthand experiences, always teaching from a place of relevance and understanding, ensuring that we provide the highest quality of service and expertise to our community.

create. cultivate. nurture.

Zaya is both fate and destiny, memory and imagination. Destiny is where we are now, the result of every experience we have lived. Fate is where we could be one month, one year, one decade from now. It is remembering what was as we consider what may come. For The Zaya Collective, this dual meaning makes all things possible. It means anything can be given new shape, new form, or new function. We hope to help you create, cultivate, and nurture any future you can imagine.

“Amazing! Dr. Russell has brilliant presentation skills and makes it easy to follow and understand. She is well versed in the topic of racism!.”

— BANANAS participant, Racism in ECE: Looking at the Past, Present, and How We Can Change the Future

What We’ve Achieved

  • Developed and implemented custom training programs for diverse industries, leading to significant improvements in employee performance and satisfaction.

  • Certified professional trainer with certifications in a wide range of leadership courses including: The Leadership Challenge, Leaving by Convening, and Implementation Science.

  • Over 20 years of training provided to over 10,000 individuals across various sectors, including corporate, educational, and non-profit organizations.

  • Authored and published comprehensive training manuals and resources that are widely used by teachers, administrators, and leaders of organizations worldwide.

  • Guest speaker at numerous national and international training conferences, sharing insights and best practices with fellow professionals.

  • Helped design and launch cutting-edge e-learning platforms and modules that have enhanced remote training experiences for thousands of learners.

  • Consistently received excellent feedback from clients, with a satisfaction rate of over 95% for training effectiveness and engagement.

  • Guided and mentored over 100 aspiring trainers, helping them develop their skills and advance their careers.

  • Collaborated and partnered with leading companies and institutions to deliver impactful training programs that have driven organizational growth and employee development.