Client Comments

Liz Winfeld is one of the most proficient diversity educators I have ever worked with.  Her command of her subject matter is exceptional, and her ability to communicate and work with all levels of personnel in an organization to enable their understanding of these important topics is without parallel.  Perhaps more important, I've experienced the variety of ways her unique skills and abilities can positively impact organizational leadership and performance.

Common Ground's programs are comprehensive, entertaining and terrifically effective in helping the organization deal responsibly with these some times difficult areas of diversity education. 

I can't imagine a situation where an individual, company or organization will not be satisfied as a result of working with Liz Winfeld.

Herschel Herndon,BestBuy, VP of Diversity

I wanted to say “thank you”. I did not expecte to get the book so quickly or for you to actually sign it. It was a pleasure to meet you and made me actually think, for once, I can’t lose my job for being who I am.

L.L. Smyth, WI

Dear Liz, I am writing to thank you again for your support and guidance to our efforts to get DPBs at our Mental Health Care Center. I greatly admire the work you do through Common Ground

– D. W., RI

“Thank you very much for coming to our school to inform us on your views and opinions on the subject of same-sex marriages. We really enjoyed having you’re here. You had many good ideas and it really helped us when we were writing our papers. Thank you for your assistance and humor”

Eighth Grade,, Georgetown Day School, Washington, DC

“Thank you for your participation in the Conference Board’s new conference, Dealing with Tough Issues in the Workplace. We could not do this without you and I am grateful for your time, energy, expertise and commitment.”

Michael Wheeler, Program Director

“In-depth knowledge and the ability to deliver that information in a way that it can be heard and understood are only two of the traits that Liz and her associates at Common Ground bring to every client. I have been familiar with Liz and her work by reputation for years and, more recently, have come to observe her important contributions in person. She brings the highest standard of ethics, reliability and expertise in the industry and would be a valuable addition to any organization’s diversity efforts.”

Sondra Thiederman, Ph.D., Cross Cultural Communications

Please accept this note of thanks for a great contribution to our HR Leadership Council meeting. As expected, your insights based on experience provided an important and helpful context for the HR executives here at Harcourt Brace.

Ernest H. Urquhart, VP, HR Worldwide, Harcourt Brace

Liz - I was in attendance at your meeting on Wednesday, and wanted to thank you for your insight. Your comments about someone not wanted to come "out" because of they may feel like or be seen as a liar were right on. Following your presentation, a friend of 16 years finally felt comfortable acknowledging to me something he simply avoided discussing in the past. I smiled all day yesterday! -- J. Klix, Florida

You did such a good job on the training and communication that there hasn't been a discouraging word. As expected, once I sat down with team members we quickly fell back into 'business usual'. Liz Winfeld was caught walking the talk of leadership by working to make my transition a success for me and a win for the company. By effectively leading the core team, presenting a solid plan, and providing outstanding training, she and Common Ground has greatly increased our capacity for diversity plus helped a very grateful employee when she really needed it. I’ve never had a better advocate. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

S.W., Kentucky

References

Mr. Todd Martin
HR Manager
Allstate Insurance Company
Tel: (972) 915-5294
Abk52@allstate.com

Ms. Pat Harris
Chief Diversity Officer
McDonald's Corporation
Tel: (630) 623-3618
pat.harris@mcd.com

Mr. Eric Watson
VP Diversity and Inclusion
FoodLion, LLC
Tel: (704) 633-8250 x2843
enwatson@foodlion.com

Ms. Kelley Mobley
LPD/Utilities Equipment Inspector
ChevronTexaco, El Segundo Refinery
Tel: (310) 615-3227
kmob@chevrontexaco.com

Dr. Rohini Anand
Senior VP and Chief Diversity Officer
Sodexho, USA,
Tel: (301) 987-4264
Rohini.Anand@sodexhousa.com

Ms. Lynn M. Hill
Project Manager
American Express
Tel: (612) 671-8858
lynn.m.hill@aexp.com


Ms. Doris J. Jackson
National Geographic Agency (NGA/CIA)
Diversity Specialist, Staff Officer
Tel: (301) 227-7871
jacksondj@nga.mil

Ms. Gwen Houston
VP, Diversity
Campbell Soup Company
Tel: (856) 968-4490
gwen_houston@campbellsoup.com

Ms. Trina Csont
Diversity and Inclusion Office
State Farm Financial Companies
863 318 2446
trina.csont@ahqw.statefarm.com

Mr. Raymond Arroyo
Chief Diversity Officer
Aetna Inc.
860 273 3252
arroyor@aetna.com

Ms. Graciela Meibar
Vice President Global Sales Training & Global Diversity
Mattel, Inc.
310.252-2639
graciela.meibar@mattel.com

Bryan Gingrich, Ph.D.
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
AG Edwards & Sons, Inc.
314 955 5570
bryan.gingich@agedwards.com