Hymn Consulting
Inclusive.
Empathetic.
Impact driven.
#educatesowecancelebrate
Mission
To educate so we can celebrate.
Vision
To create a world where individuals feel seen, heard, valued and respected.
Fairness case
There is no need to justify an intentional focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
It's the right thing to do.
*business case
For those who need an extra push...
64%
of employees at companies with weak culture alignment say they’ll job hunt in 2024
24%
cite a lack of career progression opportunities as a reason to leave
23%
cite a lack of workplace flexibility as a reason to leave
Takeaways
Organizations must...
Consistently communicate your organization’s values and align actions to these
Nurture and invest in team member development and career progression
Recognize talent and support their desire for workplace flexibility
*2024 Engagement and Retention Report (Achievers)
Hymn's Services
Consulting
Providing support to define your problem, explore options, identify and implement solutions, analyze data and optimize for your organization's sustainable impact.
Education
Facilitating trainings and workshops focusing on cultural humility, intersectionality, allyship and broader Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) topics.
Community Building
Creating community building spaces where individuals feel seen, heard, valued, and respected, regardless of background or identity.
Hymn's
Clients
Investing time and financial resources to drive DEI impact for their organizations, team members and the communities they serve.
Testimonials
Clients and Session Attendees
"I loved the delivery of the
presentation, the compassion
and passion it was presented
with. Thank you!"
"I have struggled to get behind 'Latinx', but the way Jesse explained...
really helped me understand the importance of using it with and for anyone who requests it."
"The speaker, topic and audience participation
was very engaging."
"Thanks for the information. The audience was engaging, and the vulnerable moments help us learn."
"The speaker's presentation provided
plenty of educational content with a casual yet professional approach. The information learned will provide us with additional tools to promote inclusivity in the workplace and community."
"Professional and respectful conversation for all. Thank you for making this available
to staff."
"Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this forum. It helped in understanding what I am doing well and what I can improve on."
"Very thorough
presentation
and up to date
statistics."
Jesse Gutierrez
Hymn Consulting Founder & CEO
Jesse Gutierrez, M.A. Leadership Development (MLD), Founded Hymn in 2020, a tumultuous time when Covid-19 and anti-Black and anti-Asian rhetoric was running rampant. Launching Hymn was Jesse's way of creating light during a dark time.
Jesse is a results-driven thought leader with 10 years of experience spanning the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) space. As Founder and CEO of Hymn, he accelerates DEI impact via consulting, education and community building.
Jesse holds the role of Global Program Manager at Gensler. Prior, he sat on Upwork's Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIBs) team, where he increased team member community building and professional development satisfaction scores, he established a benchmark on "Connectedness" and most importantly he contributed to increased sentiments of "Belonging" amongst more than half of the organization. Jesse has also launched and scaled DEI efforts at Micron Technology, Uber and Schneider Electric. The scope of his work ranged from Employee Resource Group (ERG) Management, DEI strategic planning, partnership building, DEI consulting and much more.
Jesse Gutierrez
Hymn Consulting Founder & CEO
Hi everyone,
I look forward to meeting you! On a more personal note, I'd love to briefly share about my personal journey, which has shaped me into the out and proud Latinx entrepreneur I identify as today.
I grew up in Orange County, California, raised by strong, loving, Latinas; these women - special shout out to my Mom, pictured on the right - taught me the importance of inclusion, empathy and the positive impact we can have on those around us.
Despite having a ton of great familial support, as a closeted kid, I struggled with internalized shame and anxiety due to societal pressures, toxic masculinity/machismo and a lack of queer representation. I did not see people like me thriving (or even existing). Representation matters.
In college, I gave myself permission to live authentically. I came out and started a new chapter where I stood in my truth, took up space intentionally and proved there was space for Gay and Latinx individuals. We add value. We matter. We can thrive.
