As an Equity & Inclusion Specialist,
Cessalee supports organisations who are seeking meaningful ways to embed equity and inclusion into their practices, policies and procedures. She helps arts, for-purpose, and social enterprise companies assess their organisational maturity in diversity, equity and inclusion and identifies ways to encourage the journey from idea to action, serving as an objective guidance and information source for employers and employees.
TESTIMONIALS
Since our first meeting it was clear to me that Cessalee was the change-maker our industry needs and we began working together immediately. In Stage A Change, Cessalee has created an organisation that advocates and educates. She looks to create pathways to reach spaces which had previously been made unavailable to historically excluded humans. She offers a suite of workshops and educational opportunities for both artists and arts leaders. Her services have a ripple effect throughout our entire sector as she works diligently to remove barriers with respect and patience. Cessalee’s practice is a vital service to the theatre ecology and has the very real potential of generating lasting change.
- AMYLIA HARRIS - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, DARLINGHURST THEATRE COMPANY
"Our work with Cessalee/Stage a Change has enabled Malthouse Theatre to develop an action based, practical and exciting Equity Action Plan, that has been embraced by the whole company. Cessalee's arts sector knowledge combined with her expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion best practice underpins a program that is well paced, allows time for reflection and is in itself an example of successful inclusive practice. As a result we have a clear and cohesive pathway forwards and are more equipped to turn our plan into measurable actions.
-SARAH NEAL - CEO, MALTHOUSE THEATRE
"Since her arrival in Australia, Cessalee has proven herself to be a force for change in our sector and we most enthusiastically welcome her energy and perspective as a cultural advocate."
- SONYA SUARES - ACTRESS/DIRECTOR/DRAMATURG
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Intimacy Director
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Cultural Consultant
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Casting Consultant
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Equity & Inclusion Specialist