C.E. CONSULTING
About Us
About Us
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Consciously Exposed is a start-up Massachusetts DBA consulting business in community building, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Performing Arts and African Diaspora Engagement with industry experience of 10 years Partnered with Faith-Based, Corporations, Non-Profits, Universities, Entrepreneurs, to Increase Cultural Intelligence in the interest of Building Healthy Communities, Corporate Social Responsibility and Entrepreneurship
C.E. Consulting is owned and operated by Leonard Tshitenge and is located in a home office in Boston, Massachusetts.
Credentials, Specialities & Professional Development:
Certified Boston Poet approved by the Mayor’s office of Arts and Culture and the Boston planning and Development Agency.
● Bachelor Degree in Human Service Management
● Master of Psychology concentration in behavioral Health ( March 2019).
● Professional Training in Creating and Maintaining Social Enterprises and fundamentals of starting and running a Business by the Mandela Washington D.C Fellowship for Young African Leaders launched by President Obama to support young African leaders.
● Professional Training in Community Leadership by NeighborWorks America
● 10 + experience in University Public Engagement , Public Speaking, Performing Arts and African Diaspora Engagement.
● 10 + years of Community Advocacy through Workshops/speaking engagements in multi-ethnic sensitivity in cross cultural interaction with communities of colors, African Diaspora communities on the model of the cultural competence and Diversity.
● 10 + Years Served as a volunteer Family and Youth Ministry Worker, Cultural Relevance in the Church -Workshop Presenter for the Archdiocese of Boston Office of Outreach and Cultural diversity.
● 10+ years experience in Youth Mentorship, Men of Color and Father Programs.
● 5 + Years of Clinical Professional Training in Therapeutic Mentoring, Therapeutic Coaching, Youth Mental Health First Aid
Specialties:
Public Speaking Skills, Facilitation and Liaison Skills, Advocacy Skills, Cultural Intelligence Coaching Skills, Community Organizing and Engagement Skills, Youth Development and Performing Arts skills (Spoken Word).
Our Story
Our Story
We were first established in 2013 with the simple vision of Community Building Through Arts and Advocacy to improve equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
We were first established in 2013 with the simple vision of Community Building Through Arts and Advocacy to improve equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
September 2018
Boston Congolese Gala 2018 Community Service Award Winner.
Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa, Leonard Tshitenge's Poetry, Workshops, Coaching , Counsel and integrative approaches have foster:
Cultural Diversity in the Church, in Corporate Culture, in Building Healthy Communities, in University Public Engagement , in Behavioral Health Awareness, African Diaspora Engagement and Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
September 2018
Boston Congolese Gala 2018 Community Service Award Winner.
Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa, Leonard Tshitenge's Poetry, Workshops, Coaching , Counsel and integrative approaches have foster:
Cultural Diversity in the Church, in Corporate Culture, in Building Healthy Communities, in University Public Engagement , in Behavioral Health Awareness, African Diaspora Engagement and Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
July 2018
Winner of Ajabu African Awards 2018 - African Youth Engagement Champion
July 2018
Winner of Ajabu African Awards 2018 - African Youth Engagement Champion
March 2018
Nominated for Best African Community Organizer by the African New England Awards Association.
March 2018
Nominated for Best African Community Organizer by the African New England Awards Association.
July 2017
Certified Boston Poet approved by the Mayor’s office of Arts and Culture and The Boston Planning and Development Agency.
July 2017
Certified Boston Poet approved by the Mayor’s office of Arts and Culture and The Boston Planning and Development Agency.
January 2017
WITH MAYOR WALSH, MAYOR OF BOSTON
January 2017
WITH MAYOR WALSH, MAYOR OF BOSTON
January 2017
WITH CHARLIE BAKER, GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Mr. Tshitenge's Arts, Advocacy and consultancy work contributed to the signing of the Congo-Conflict Mineral bills signed by Gov. Charlie Baker.
January 2017
WITH CHARLIE BAKER, GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Mr. Tshitenge's Arts, Advocacy and consultancy work contributed to the signing of the Congo-Conflict Mineral bills signed by Gov. Charlie Baker.
February 2016
With Todd Philip Haskell, Current United States Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo Brazzaville.
February 2016
With Todd Philip Haskell, Current United States Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo Brazzaville.
JUNE 2016
ORGANIZED 1ST BOSTON AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXPO WITH SPECIAL GUEST MASSACHUSETTS ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & INTERNATIONAL TRADE, MR. NAM PHAM
JUNE 2016
ORGANIZED 1ST BOSTON AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXPO WITH SPECIAL GUEST MASSACHUSETTS ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & INTERNATIONAL TRADE, MR. NAM PHAM
APRIL 2018
" I LOVE YOUR WORK "
HONORABLE AMBASSADOR OF THE AFRICAN UNION TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DR. ARIKANA CHIHOMBORI-QUAO
Mr. Tshitenge is a member of The African Union, Constituency for Africa, Boston University and Harvard University and engaged with Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, the African Union Ambassador to the United States of America to enabled powerful engagement to continue the diaspora work that he does in the Boston area and beyond.
APRIL 2018
" I LOVE YOUR WORK "
HONORABLE AMBASSADOR OF THE AFRICAN UNION TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DR. ARIKANA CHIHOMBORI-QUAO
Mr. Tshitenge is a member of The African Union, Constituency for Africa, Boston University and Harvard University and engaged with Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, the African Union Ambassador to the United States of America to enabled powerful engagement to continue the diaspora work that he does in the Boston area and beyond.
SEPTEMBER 2018
PARTNERED WITH CITY AWAKE - A PROGRAM OF THE GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE To highlight the experiences, challenges, and possibilities for millennials of color in the city of Boston.
SEPTEMBER 2018
PARTNERED WITH CITY AWAKE - A PROGRAM OF THE GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE To highlight the experiences, challenges, and possibilities for millennials of color in the city of Boston.
MAY 2013-SEPTEMBER 2017
COMMUNITY BUILDING THROUGH ARTS - ENTREPRENEURSHIP - ADVOCACY
MAY 2013-SEPTEMBER 2017
COMMUNITY BUILDING THROUGH ARTS - ENTREPRENEURSHIP - ADVOCACY
Meet Our Advisors
Meet Our Advisors
C.E. Consulting strives to deliver the tools and support that helps clients and communities grow with unparalleled
success.
C.E. Consulting strives to deliver the tools and support that helps clients and communities grow with unparalleled
success.
Leonard Tshitenge
Democratic Republic of Congo
Leonard Tshitenge
Democratic Republic of Congo
CEO, Founder
The City of Boston has seen Mr. Tshitenge contributions grow for over 10 years a dynamic Poet, Speaker, Community Builder, Coach-Consultant, Social Impact Entrepreneur, and a Youth mentor and leader, advocating for people of African descent in their local and international communities. He utilizes his unparalleled ability to inspire and bring people of all ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds together in the interest of human rights, business development and social innovation.
CEO, Founder
The City of Boston has seen Mr. Tshitenge contributions grow for over 10 years a dynamic Poet, Speaker, Community Builder, Coach-Consultant, Social Impact Entrepreneur, and a Youth mentor and leader, advocating for people of African descent in their local and international communities. He utilizes his unparalleled ability to inspire and bring people of all ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds together in the interest of human rights, business development and social innovation.
Morjieta Derisier
Haiti
Morjieta Derisier
Haiti
Attorney Derisier is a native of Boston and currently resides in the South Shore. She is graduate of Suffolk University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in business. In her current capacity Attorney Derisier is a Member of the Suffolk Lawyers for Justice, a criminal law panel that assists indigent residents in Suffolk County. HONORS AND AWARDS:
Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition – National Finalist
Attorney Derisier is a native of Boston and currently resides in the South Shore. She is graduate of Suffolk University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in business. In her current capacity Attorney Derisier is a Member of the Suffolk Lawyers for Justice, a criminal law panel that assists indigent residents in Suffolk County. HONORS AND AWARDS:
Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition – National Finalist
Hashim Siraji
Somalia
Hashim Siraji
Somalia
Originally from Somalia, He is one of the Co-Founder of Progressive African Network. Hashim is currently a technology entrepreneur, Co-Founder of a tech start-up based in Newton, MA and a long time Tech & Social entrepreneurs working in Start-ups, especially in Africa and Emerging Markets and created pathways for social and economical mobility
Originally from Somalia, He is one of the Co-Founder of Progressive African Network. Hashim is currently a technology entrepreneur, Co-Founder of a tech start-up based in Newton, MA and a long time Tech & Social entrepreneurs working in Start-ups, especially in Africa and Emerging Markets and created pathways for social and economical mobility
Naomi Thompson
South Africa
Naomi Thompson
South Africa
Naomi Thompson is a social entrepreneur and qualified attorney with over 15 years of legal and business experience. Appointed as Chief of Staff for the Group COO of a Pan African Investment company, with subsidiaries in Africa, and the UK.
Naomi Thompson is a social entrepreneur and qualified attorney with over 15 years of legal and business experience. Appointed as Chief of Staff for the Group COO of a Pan African Investment company, with subsidiaries in Africa, and the UK.
Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa, Leonard Tshitenge's Performing Arts, Coaching , Counsel and integrative approaches have foster:
- Cultural Diversity in the Church, in Corporate Culture, in Building Healthy Communities, in University Public Engagement , in Behavioral Health Awareness
- African Diaspora Engagement.
- Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
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Gweneth Job
South Africa
Gweneth Job
South Africa
Gweneth Job have more than 15 years experience in high level marketing environment within the fast-moving consumer good (FMCG industry).She worked and travel into key countries in Africa, growing business, and brand presence. Gweneth was awarded the Best Employee of the Quarter by CLASSIC BEVERAGE Group, Nigeria in 2015 .
Gweneth Job have more than 15 years experience in high level marketing environment within the fast-moving consumer good (FMCG industry).She worked and travel into key countries in Africa, growing business, and brand presence. Gweneth was awarded the Best Employee of the Quarter by CLASSIC BEVERAGE Group, Nigeria in 2015 .
Gabriel Carter
Liberia
Gabriel Carter
Liberia
Economist. Commercial banking analyst in commercial banking and retail.
Gabriel holds a BSc. in Business Management from Cambridge College and Master of Science in Finance from Brandeis University, International Business School.
Economist. Commercial banking analyst in commercial banking and retail.
Gabriel holds a BSc. in Business Management from Cambridge College and Master of Science in Finance from Brandeis University, International Business School.
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