As a Capacity-Building Consultant, all of my services center around the goal of supporting radical organizations in maintaining their alignment with anti-oppressive values, while increasing their ability to advance our shared goals of creating a just and humane world.  

My services tend to fall into three main categories: Facilitation, Education & Coaching.

FACILITATION
If your organization is struggling to move forward in meetings, come to tangible action items, or get clear about shared values and missions, I encourage you to seek the support of a facilitator.  

I support organizations and collectives through facilitation in a variety of settings including internal staff meetings, strategic planning/visioning meetings, organizational retreats, coalition/multi-org meetings, conferences and more.  

Facilitation support can include but is not limited to:
- Helping define the goals/objectives of the meeting
- Creating thoughtful and accessible agendas
- Developing activities and discussion questions that are in line with the meeting objectives
- Managing interpersonal dynamics, including conflict mediation 
- Synthesizing themes and lessons from the meeting
- Coordinating meeting logistics
- Developing interactive and engaging virtual meeting space

EDUCATION

I am a skilled educator and thought-partner in the following topic areas:
- Power & Oppression (Institutional, Interpersonal, Internalized)
- Power and Interpersonal Relationships/Dynamics
- Understanding the impacts of internalized oppression
- Addressing Harm (supporting accountability for harmful behavior/structures, and creating space for healing)
- Anti-carceral conflict mediation strategies
- Creating inclusive programs for queer and trans communities
- Anti-oppressive facilitation skills

COACHING

The work of transforming the conditions that oppress marginalized communities is invaluable AND exhausting. Everyone involved in change work needs support, which is why I offer coaching to each organization that I work with .   This looks different depending on the needs that emerge during our work together.  

Some examples of how this has looked are:
- Leadership coaching for BIPOC folks who are struggling with imposter syndrome
- 1:1 meetings with staff to process their experiences within group dynamics
- Supporting individuals to understand their power and impact
- Developing transition plans for individuals that are struggling with burn-out
- Creating and facilitating affinity groups
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If you think your organization could use support, but you don't know where to start, feel free to get in touch!

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"Fatima's facilitation style is grounded in a compassionate, trauma-informed approach that centers each person's capacity for transformation! They are masterful at holding space and process, and brings in their own sharp analysis of power/oppression dynamics with all groups I've experienced them work with. Their skilled facilitation, matched with an intuitive understanding of a groups needs make Fatima an excellent asset for any gathering, retreat, meeting, or strategy session."
​- Lisa Marie Alatorre, Social Justice Consultant

"From 2014-2017, I had the unique privilege of working for Fatima Arain.  During that time, I was able to witness the incredible skill with which Fatima created content to meet the needs of any group (informal workshops, training sessions, formal work spaces, etc.).  Not only were these trainings thoughtfully developed and structured, but they were also expertly delivered.  These trainings covered a wide range of topics including anti-oppression frameworks, relationship skills, advocacy-based counseling, trans-competent healthcare support, and teen dating violence – all delivered with deep compassion and perfect precision. I cannot offer a higher recommendation for consultation.  To invest in Fatima is to invest in a better, stronger, and clearer future for your organization."
- Brennon Ham, Youth Advocate