WHO WE ARE
About Aragon & Keasley Consulting
Aragon & Keasley Consulting is a professional firm based in the Denver metropolitan area and located in Boulder County. We specialize in providing services related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Our team brings together diverse professional backgrounds from higher education, health promotion, leadership development, and community engagement. We offer a wide range of services, including diversity training, inclusive leadership development, cultural competency workshops, community engagement strategies, Career and Technical Education (CTE) for community colleges, DEIB advisory board teams, psychological safety development, and social innovation for organizations. We pride ourselves on our greater understanding of Inclusive Excellence and our strong connection to intergroup relations and dialogue.
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We have experienced rapid growth as a 2.5-year-old business and are known for our expertise in the DEIB field. Our website showcases our expertise and services, with a unique selling point of a great focus on user experience and a strong connection to intergroup relations and dialogue. We aim to create an attractive and informative platform that meets people where they are in DEIB development.
DAVID ARAGON
Senior Consultant & Partner
A skilled and resourceful human capital leader with 20 years of experience in delivering innovative programs that promote the success of individuals traditionally underrepresented in the workforce.
Primary background in academic environment. Open to working in corporate and nonprofit organizations.
Thought leader who aims to drive, align, and scale organizational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies with employees, leaders, and executives. Passionate about helping companies discover how diversity, equity, and inclusion bring value to everyone in achieving their mission.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts - MA, Educational Foundations, Policy, and Practice
University of Colorado Boulder
ALPHONSE KEASLEY
Senior Consultant & Partner
Alphonse Keasley retired as the Associate Vice Chancellor in the Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement. He has been on the university campus for more than 30 years as a student, faculty and staff member, and as an administrator. He enjoys his many different engagements with students, faculty, administration and staff. In addition to his busy life on campus, Dr. Keasley was a previous president of the Boulder County Arts Alliance as well as the Colorado Shakespeare Festival Guild. Finally, he has been active in the Boulder community in many capacities around education, including the Healthy Community Initiative; IMPACT, the fundraising arm of the Boulder Valley School District; and the Family Learning Center. In conjunction with the Family Learning Director, he supports the FLC's summer “Rites of Passage” program for middle school children.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Colorado Boulder
LEISHA CONNERS BAUER
Presenter
EDUCATION
MPA, Graduate School of Public Affairs, Public Policy Analysis
University of Colorado Denver
OUR MISSION
At Aragon & Keasley Consulting, our mission is to empower organizations and individuals to create cultures of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We believe that everyone deserves to feel valued, respected, and included, and we work towards this goal through our services and partnerships.
We strive to create a psychologically safe and inclusive environment for our clients to share their experiences, learn from others, and grow together. Our team brings diverse perspectives and expertise to our work, and we are committed to ongoing learning and development.
CORE VALUES:
Diversity
We value diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, and more. We believe that diversity is a strength and that it is essential for creating inclusive and equitable communities.
Equity
We believe that everyone deserves to have equitable access to opportunities and resources, and that systemic barriers must be addressed to achieve true equity. We work towards creating equitable outcomes for all individuals and communities.
Inclusion
We believe that everyone deserves to feel valued, respected, and included for their unique perspectives in their workplace and community. We work towards creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.