KQ Consulting & Training LLC partners with colleges and universities to support leaders navigating complexity, change, and growth.

Our work centers people, purpose, and equity while helping institutions align leadership, culture, and systems with their missions and values. We collaborate closely with administrators, faculty, and staff to design thoughtful and responsive solutions grounded in lived experience and institutional context. Our approach when working with clients is practical, reflective, and focused on sustainable change.

HIGHER EDUCATION CONSULTING

Building equitable roadmaps, reimagining systems, and guiding purposeful progress

  • At KQ Consulting & Training LLC, we believe that everyone can benefit from leadership development – regardless of role or title.

    Our leadership development services are designed for administrators who are committed to leading with purpose and creating a thriving work culture. We partner with higher education leaders to strengthen leadership capacity, deepen self-awareness, and navigate complexity in ways that align with institutional mission and values.

  • At KQ Consulting & Training LLC, we believe that organizational change is a normal part of a healthy organization. Our Organizational Change & Culture services are designed for organizations that are preparing for, or experiencing, organizational and leadership changes and are ready to clarify their process, decision making, and lead with intention.

    We support institutions through organizational change by helping leaders examine culture, systems, and power dynamics and align them with shared values and long-term goals.

  • At KQ Consulting & Training LLC, we recognize that the training and professional development that faculty need is unique to their experience and expertise. We design and facilitate professional development experiences for faculty that support inclusive syllabus design, teaching across difference, and engaging students within the classroom.

  • At KQ Consulting & Training LLC, we know that creating effective programs is a necessity in the work, but being able to tell your participant’s narrative is how you show the impact of what you do. We collaborate with institutions to assess, design, and refine programs using data, stakeholder voice, and student-centered frameworks to strengthen impact and sustainability.

  • I am available to serve in embedded fractional leadership roles, offering embedded, equity-centered support to organizations that are navigating transition, growth, or complex change. Director to VP level roles that center on operations, strategy, and community development are all roles that DJ would be more than happy to connect about!

Benefits of Working with KQ Consulting + Training:

When you work with KQ Consulting & Training, you can expect to:

1) Create strategic plans that inspire action across campus.

2) Strengthen leadership at every level of the organization.

3) Improve collaboration across departments and divisions.

4) Advance student success through system-level thinking.

5) Foster organizational cultures rooted in trust, belonging, and accountability.

6) Turn difficult conversations into opportunities for innovation and growth.

Other Services

Nonprofit Leadership + Strategy
Leadership Strategy & Executive Partnership

What our clients say:

  • DJ always brought insightful thoughts and questions that challenged my team.

    Collaborating with DJ on identity, race, and gender programming at the University of Oregon was invaluable. His critical insights, staff training support, and thoughtful approach helped us build a strong, consistent foundation. Thanks to DJ’s work, we continue to offer impactful, inclusive programming for incoming students each year.

    Michael Luna | Assistant Director for Welcome & Transition | Student Orientation Programs, University of Oregon

  • I am grateful for his guidance and support throughout this process.

    As a first-time TRIO grant writer, I asked DJ to review my proposal for clarity and accessibility. His expertise in higher education and commitment to equity were invaluable. DJ’s feedback strengthened my narrative, ensuring it was impactful, jargon-free, and aligned with TRIO’s mission to support marginalized student populations.

    Elizabeth Hansen | Director, Student Support Services | Cameron University | Lawton, Oklahoma

  • DJ brings both lived experience and a deep expertise.

    I’ve had the pleasure of working with DJ through the University of Oregon and Leadership Trainer. His deep expertise, lived experience, and collaborative approach make him an outstanding DEI consultant. DJ delivers thoughtful, engaging training that drives real change. I confidently recommend KQ Consulting & Training for equity-focused initiatives.

    Sarah Kutten, Ed.D | Assistant Vice President | University of Oregon | Founder & CEO Kutten Consulting LLC

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If you’re ready to invest in inclusive leadership, sustainable systems, and a bold vision for your organization, we’d love to connect.

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