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Anthony Witte / Diversity Consultant

Anthony lives by the motto: “Be more curious than certain.” He believes that when we take the time to understand where people are coming from, their perspectives often make sense within the context of their lived experiences. For Anthony, genuine curiosity is essential to navigating complexity, strengthening relationships, and developing thoughtful, sustainable solutions. He believes we are wiser together than we are alone.

In every interaction, Anthony demonstrates a deep commitment to listening, learning, and creating space for honest dialogue. He welcomes multiple perspectives and fosters environments where people feel both challenged and respected. Grounded by empathy and guided by humor, he has a natural ability to reduce tension, build trust, and cultivate authentic community. People value Anthony not only for his thoughtful insights, but for his ability to listen deeply and respond with openness and curiosity.

Anthony’s perspective has been shaped by a rich multiracial and multiheritage upbringing. Raised by a Jewish father from The Bronx and a Chinese American mother who instilled deep pride in her culture, he learned early to navigate different worldviews with attentiveness and care. Living in Asia during the 1990s further shaped his appreciation for mindful observation, nuance, and the importance of preserving dignity and “saving face.” From his New Yorker father, he inherited a respect for directness, discipline, and doing the work at hand. Growing up in California taught him the value of balancing candor with kindness and considering issues from many angles before developing conclusions.

Anthony believes that extending grace, practicing patience, and staying engaged through discomfort are necessary parts of addressing the complex challenges we face. Through authentic relationships and collaborative problem-solving, he believes people can get to the root of difficult issues, build lasting trust, and create meaningful change together.

Milestones:

Co-Author, Diversity Work in Independent Schools: The Practice and the Practitioner / “Belonging: Assessing the ‘B’ in DEIB Work”
Call to Action, diversity think tank, Nat’l Association of Independent Schools
People of Color Conference — presenter, affinity group facilitator
Children’s Day School — Director of Inclusion, 2014-2021
Head Royce School — Mandarin teacher, diversity council co-chair

Solutions.

How It Works

Meaningful equity and culture work requires more than a single workshop.

Witte’s End Consulting offers three levels of engagement designed to help organizations assess where they are, build sustainable practices, and move toward deeper, long-term change.

Discovery & Wellness Plan

LEVEL ONE

Assess current culture, identify strengths and growth areas, and develop a collaborative equity wellness plan with clear next steps.

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Equity Wellness Partnership

LEVEL TWO

Turn assessment into action through customized workshops, coaching, benchmarking, communities of practice, and targeted initiatives.

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Comprehensive Partnership

LEVEL THREE

Support deeper systems change through sustained partnership, broader engagement, longitudinal data, and ongoing implementation support.

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How It Works

Meaningful equity and culture work takes more than a single workshop.

Witte’s End Consulting offers three levels of engagement designed to help organizations assess where they are, build sustainable practices, and move toward deeper, long-term change.

Discovery & Wellness Plan

LEVEL ONE

Assess current culture, identify strengths and growth areas, and develop a collaborative equity wellness plan with clear next steps.

Learn More

Equity Wellness Partnership

LEVEL TWO

Turn assessment into action through customized workshops, coaching, benchmarking, communities of practice, and targeted initiatives.

Learn More

Comprehensive Partnership

LEVEL THREE

Support deeper systems change through sustained partnership, broader engagement, longitudinal data, and ongoing implementation support.

Learn More

Workshops.

The following options are available as single facilitations or as part of a longer engagement.

How to Have Crucial Conversations

What are the benefits and barriers to authentic engagement? Participants will discuss both, learn deep listening techniques, and practice having critical conversations that can lead to understanding and productive resolution (agree or disagree). Based on Resetting the Table and other sources.

Managing Implicit Bias - Foundations

Where does bias come from and how does it show up? Participants will engage in self-reflection exercises, explore how socialization impacts perspective, understand various forms of bias and how to managing them, and create new mental models that help dismantle stereotypes.

Managing Implicit Bias - In Hiring

Science shows that teams with diverse experiences and identities produce stronger work. Yet, implicit biases often move searches toward a familiar “fit” (e.g., I have a friend who…) rather than the best match. This workshop can help you review and revise your organization’s hiring practices to attract and retain top talent with diverse backgrounds in an environment that makes people want to stay.

Cultural Competency

What is cultural competency and why is it important? In this workshop, we’ll discuss real-world benefits & consequences, explore social justice ties to practices, policies, and curricula, and explore the humanistic benefits of culturally responsive organizations.

Curricular/Content Planning from an Equity Lens

How do we develop a lens from which we can produce engaging materials that speak to people’s culture? Through self-reflection and bias management, we’ll build the case for cultural connections while using cultural assessment and other equity tools to increase equity in general materials, lesson planning, and content delivery.

Event Planning from an Equity Lens

Why do some people leave events unsatisfied or unhappy, or not show up at all? This workshop shares common forms of bias in event planning, how to design for inclusive impact, and offers a hands-on session for creating inclusive events in alignment with an organization’s mission & vision.

Creating and Managing Affinity Spaces/Employee Resource Groups

Our identities and lived experiences influence the ways in which we see and move through the world. By reflecting on various parts of our identities and their intersection, we can better understand the impact on others. Through a series of sessions, we cover the foundations of affinity spaces, establish goals and purpose, and create communication channels or organizational change. We can help your organization construct a collaborative foundation on which affinity spaces can thrive.

The Role of a Board in DEIB work

Board have a vested interest in the financial health and successful leadership of organizations. What’s their role beyond? This workshop helps Boards find purpose and connection through self-reflection, shared language, becoming DEIB ambassadors, decision-making from an equity lens, and grappling with case scenarios.

Supporting Families Receiving Financial Assistance

How do families really feel about the financial efforts to support their children throughout their years at your school? This workshop does a deep dive into what socioeconomic support can look like for both students and families, from admissions through graduation, while maintaining privacy and dignity in the process (includes comprehensive worksheet).

Equitable and Inclusive Fundraising

Why do “raise the paddle” moments seem to produce a rush of people moving toward the action and for the exit? Fundraising for educational and general organizations is crucial, yet often fraught with practices that exclude, despite an intention of inclusion. This workshop helps organizations create engaging and inclusive events for people along the socioeconomic spectrum, resulting in a broad sense of belonging and community.

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Change.

What leads to real change?

We all have a lifetime of experiences, social identities, and messages that contribute to who we are today. The process of change begins with slowing down, recognizing how we approach situations, and how we react. We all operate under the influence of our implicit bias, which doesn’t make us “bad people” or less than, but human. Through reflection, we can manage and mitigate our biases, better understand those of others, and forge authentic, healthy relationships while becoming our best selves.