{"id":8097,"date":"2026-07-23T17:44:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T00:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/?page_id=8097"},"modified":"2026-07-23T18:24:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T01:24:03","slug":"ujima-sands","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/coaching-and-organizational-consulting\/meet-the-consultants\/ujima-sands\/","title":{"rendered":"Ujima Sands"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Consultant<\/p>\n

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT<\/h4>\n

I believe organizations achieve their greatest impact when every employee has the opportunity to contribute, grow and thrive. My work is grounded in the belief that effective leadership, inclusive organizational practices and healthy workplace cultures are not separate priorities \u2014 they are essential components of organizational excellence. By helping leaders build trust, strengthen collaboration and remove unnecessary barriers, organizations become better equipped to fulfill their mission and serve their communities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I am passionate about helping organizations create workplaces where people and performance thrive together. Through strategic partnership, thoughtful facilitation and practical solutions, I work alongside leaders to strengthen organizations, develop people and create lasting, meaningful change.<\/b>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

MY APPROACH<\/h4>\n

My consulting approach is collaborative, thoughtful and results-oriented. I partner with leaders and teams to understand the unique opportunities and challenges they face, facilitate meaningful dialogue and translate ideas into practical strategies that improve organizational effectiveness. Rather than providing one-size-fits-all solutions, I help clients clarify purpose, align around shared goals and develop sustainable approaches that strengthen leadership, improve employee experiences and support long-term organizational success.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether facilitating executive retreats, coaching leaders through organizational change, designing leadership development programs, or supporting strategic initiatives, I strive to create environments where people can engage honestly, think strategically and move forward together.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

AREAS OF EXPERTISE \u0083<\/h4>\n
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  • Executive and leadership team facilitation<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Organizational development and organizational effectiveness\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Leadership coaching and leader development\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Strategic planning and organizational alignment\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Organizational culture and employee engagement\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Equity and inclusion strategy\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Change management and organizational transformation\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Team development and collaboration\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Workforce strategy and talent development\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Learning and leadership development\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Facilitation of difficult conversations and conflict navigation\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Inclusive leadership practices\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Employee experience and belonging\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Strategic communications and stakeholder engagement\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Workshop design and facilitation\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Process improvement and service delivery transformation\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    EXPERIENCE \/ SELECTED PROJECTS<\/h4>\n
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    • Executive Leadership Development<\/span><\/b>
      \n<\/span>Partnered with executive leaders and leadership teams to strengthen organizational alignment, facilitate strategic planning conversations, navigate complex organizational challenges, and build leadership practices that foster trust, accountability and collaboration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Organizational Development & Culture<\/span><\/b>
      \n<\/span>Lead organization-wide initiatives focused on improving organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, leadership capability, service delivery models, workforce development and culture change. Facilitated conversations that helped organizations move from transactional approaches toward more strategic and consultative ways of working.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Equity, Inclusion & Organizational Change<\/span><\/b>
      \n<\/span>Advised leaders on integrating equity and inclusion into organizational systems, leadership practices and strategic planning. Designed and facilitated executive discussions, learning experiences, and organizational initiatives that promote equitable outcomes while strengthening organizational performance and employee experience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Learning Strategy & Workforce Innovation<\/span><\/b>
      \n<\/span>Provided leadership for enterprise learning initiatives, leadership development programs, talent management strategies and technology-enabled learning solutions. Partnered across organizations to design scalable approaches that improve learning, streamline processes and build organizational capacity for the future.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      CREDENTIALS<\/h4>\n
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      • M.Ed. Adult Education and Training<\/li>\n
      • B.A. Communication Studies: Interpersonal and Organizational Communication<\/li>\n
      • Project Management Certificate<\/li>\n
      • Certified High Performance Training Facilitator<\/li>\n
      • Certified Professional Coach<\/li>\n
      • Practitioner, Neuro Linguistic Programming<\/li>\n
      • Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i) and 360\u2019 Certifications<\/li>\n
      • Core Strengths Certified Facilitator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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