Who We Are
About Tessi Consulting
Begin your diversity, equity, & inclusion journey with Tessi
We are a consultancy passionate about creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures that are authentic, impactful, and sustainable. We offer diversity equity inclusion assessments and strategy, training, diversity equity inclusion coaching, and diversity equity inclusion program implementation services to both midsize and large global organizations.
At Tessi, we specialize in companies on an intentional DEI journey for the first time as well as companies taking their DEI journey from awareness to action.
When you decide to partner with us, we work side by side with company leadership to achieve your vision and make sure it sticks. We’re not a one-and-done firm — all of our services include quarterly and annual check-ins so that we can continue to support you in staying on track.
We work hard to help foster work cultures where every employee can bring their whole selves to work and thrive. We help companies thrive. ©
We’re proud to be a Certified B corporation, WBENC, WOSB, and MBE certified woman- and Black-owned business.
We have experience and partner with some of the world’s top performing leaders within their industry that are laser focused on infusing DEI into the cultural fabric of their organizations. We love what we do, and our clients feel it in every interaction with us.
Tessi Consulting is named in honor of Founder Christie Lindor’s mother, Itesse Jean-Baptiste. Itesse was a voracious lifelong learner, strategic problem solver, and creative muse who dedicated her life instilling those same values to her children and her community.
A Few of Our Clients that are Creating Inclusive Workplaces
Our Values
Integrity
We think of ourselves as members of your team — not just consultants — and are just as invested in your results as you are. Our recommendations are always ethical, objective, and right for you.
Approachability
If ever we wrap up a meeting or an email by saying “let us know if you have any questions”, we really mean it. Our expertise may be specialized, but it’s our job to make it relatable. Meetings with us have the impact of a board meeting but the vibe of a coffee date.
Courage
We’re not afraid to ask the hard questions or to see Corporate America as it truly is: inherently racist and sexist. Change won’t be easy, but we’re committed to doing our part.
Community
Lifting up employees of all backgrounds isn’t just good for the workplace. It has a ripple effect into our communities and drives social change on a larger scale. We never lose sight of the bigger picture and the power of the work we do.
The Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Focused Cultures is Clear
Research shows organizations that leverage diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a key lever within their business strategy are proven to be more profitable, innovative, and agile. And it’s not just about business strategy. Customers are also noticing and demanding more from organizations when it comes to DEI. According to a 2019 Google consumer survey, more than 64% of all respondents took some action after seeing an ad they considered to be diverse or inclusive. DEI-focused companies over time not only outperform their peers, they can expand market share and create a more loyal customer base just by doing the right thing.
Our Founder
Christie Lindor is the CEO and Founder of Tessi Consulting, a Certified B Corp DEI strategy-centered firm focused on partnering with organizations that want to create diverse, high-performing, and inclusive cultures. Prior to Tessi, Christie was a seasoned management consultant advising Fortune 500 clients at some of the world’s top consulting firms such as IBM, Deloitte, & EY.
In the span of her 20 years in corporate consulting, Christie has partnered with 100s of organizations within 30 industries in 10 countries across 4 continents at the intersection of IT, strategy, and human capital. A TEDx speaker, college professor at Bentley University, and bestselling award-winning author, her work on workforce inclusion and culture has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Wall Street Journal.
The Tessi Way
We move with purpose, integrity, and intent to help our clients and communities reach their highest potential. We are laser focused on helping create an anti-racist and anti-sexist Corporate America. We amplify the voices of the unheard, elevate the unknown, and create space for the unseen in the future of work. We are accountable yet kind to ourselves and each other by taking ownership and making the best out of every situation. We are curious, humble, and resourceful towards making a lasting impact that will advance the modern-day workplace. We embrace our own authenticity while being empathetic, inclusive, and compassionate to others. We believe in maximizing the power of the journey to make the destination much more meaningful. We are focused on creating good karma in everything we do. We are a force of business athletes, creators, and architects that leverages our collective genius to step up to a higher standard. We make a conscious choice to be great every single day.
Help curb deforestation
The Tessi team works every day towards creating equitable and inclusive workplaces in Corporate America and beyond.
But our work to create change doesn’t stop there.
Through a partnership with the Eden Reforestation Project, a percentage of Tessi’s net profits quarterly goes towards curbing deforestation in Haiti as an act of environmental justice.
Your investment in DEI in your company also helps create local jobs in Haiti while helping the country stabilize its forestry and agroforestry for generations to come. To date, our clients have helped us plant 52,833 new trees in Haiti and provided salaries for 400+ days to the local Haitian community.
