ABOUT DR. BAHIA CROSS (OVERTON)

Dr. Bahia is a passionate leader, scholar, therapist and advocate committed to advancing equity, wellness, and cultural empowerment. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's in Social Work, and a Ph.D. in Social Work Research, with her doctoral work centered on the lived experiences of African American adolescent girls in foster care.

Dr. Bahia has provided therapy and counseling services for more than 25 years. She.currently serves as Executive Director of the Black Parent Initiative, a Portland-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting African, African American, and multi-ethnic families. Through programs that promote mental health, cultural identity, and parent education, the organization equips caregivers with the tools to help their children thrive.

LEADERSHIP, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & GUIDING VALUES 

Previously, she served as Director of Equity and Partnerships at the Chalkboard Project, where she worked with educators and school leaders across Oregon to embed equity into instructional and leadership practices. Dr. Bahia also serves as Executive Consultant for Joy DeGruy Publications, where she collaborates on research and the development of culturally responsive service models addressing historical trauma.

In 2005, Dr. Bahia founded Bahia Honey, a beauty, wellness, and consulting brand that has since grown to serve over 9,000 customers nationwide.

Grounded in her spiritual beliefs as a member of the Bahá'í Faith, Dr. Bahia is deeply guided by the principle of the oneness of humanity and brings this vision to all areas of her work.

 DR. BAHIA CONSULTING SERVICES 

  •  01 – WORKPLACE UNITY 

    • Organizational Redesign
    • Equity Lens and Equity Statement
    • Evaluate Capacity & Maximize Employee Contribution

  •  02 – COMMUNITY-CENTERED DESIGN 

    • Focus Group Facilitation
    • Strategic Planning and Implementation

  •  03 – COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 

    • Statistics, Trends, Considerations and Recommendations


  •  04 – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESSES AND EVALUATION 

    • Empathy Interviews and Change Ideas
    • Process Improvement

  •  05 – CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE ENGAGEMENT 

    • Trauma-Informed Approaches
    • Culturally Sustaining Practices and Axiology

 CONSULTING FEE SCHEDULE 

  • Consulting and Coaching Fees 

    • 1:1 Consulting/Coaching Rate: $175/hr
    • Organizational Redesign: $175/hr
    • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI): $175/hr
    • Focus Group Facilitation: $450/session

  •  Presentations, Training and Reports 

    • 1 hr Presentation: $3,500
    • 2 hr Workshop: $6,500
    • 4 hr Workshop: $12,000
    • 8 hr Workshop (Full Day): $14,500

  •  Community Needs Assessments: 

    • Basic: $15,500
    • Comprehensive: $23,500

 GLOBAL ADVOCACY, INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT & BOARD LEADERSHIP 

Dr. Bahia has presented at the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent and has contributed to international healing and empowerment initiatives through her work in the Netherlands for the Be the Healing Summit. She currently serves as President of the Board of the Center for Black Excellence and Co-Chair of the Board for Organic Oneness, providing leadership and advancing initiatives centered on cultural empowerment, healing, equity, and community well-being.

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