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Equity in Action Practice is published by CRW Diversity, the consulting practice of Celeste Warren, to help managers apply the Equity in Action Model in day-to-day leadership.

Last updated: November 2026 · Published by CRW Diversity

Who is behind Equity in Action Practice?

Celeste Warren, Founder of Celeste Warren Consulting, LLC, created the Equity in Action Model and publishes this site through CRW Diversity. She spent nearly three decades inside a Fortune 100 company, including a decade as Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer.

Why this site exists

Understanding the principles of equity is the beginning. Applying them in the everyday decisions managers make is where change happens. This site gives managers a free, practical way to start: one short module for each of the six elements.

It is one of a small number of websites CRW Diversity publishes. The main business website, crwdiversity.com, covers Celeste Warren's executive advisory, leadership and organizational development, and speaking work in full.

What CRW Diversity does

Celeste Warren helps organizations strengthen leadership, transform workplace culture, and build systems that give people fair and equitable opportunities to contribute, grow, and succeed.

She offers executive advisory, leadership and organizational development workshops and learning experiences, and speaking and executive briefings for leaders and organizations navigating leadership, culture, talent, and organizational challenges. Learn more on the executive page.

Experience matters. So does perspective.

Nearly 4 decades in human resources and organizational leadership
28 years of Fortune 100 experience
10 years leading global diversity and inclusion
Former Fortune 100 Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
TEDx speaker
Author of The Truth About Equity and How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador

“The guide for creating cultures where everyone feels welcomed and empowered.”

Kenneth Frazier, Former Executive Chairman, Merck & Co., Inc.

“Celeste was one of the most impactful speakers I have had visit my class. She has a vast knowledge of DEI issues and was tremendously effective in helping my students make connections between research and practice. Her approachable style facilitated a meaningful and productive dialogue on DEI in the workplace.”

Devon Proudfoot, Assistant Professor, Human Resource Studies, ILR School, Cornell University

Explore Celeste's work: The Cost of Standing Still (TEDx), The Truth About Equity, How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador, and The Equity Leadership Brief. See how this site is written on the approach page, or return to the Equity in Action overview.

Common questions

See all questions in the Equity in Action FAQ

Who created the Equity in Action Model?: Celeste Warren created the Equity in Action Model. She spent 28 years at a Fortune 100 company, including 10 years leading global diversity and inclusion as Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. She is a TEDx speaker, the author of two books, and the founder of Celeste Warren Consulting, LLC, which operates as CRW Diversity.
How do I contact Celeste Warren about executive advisory?: Use the contact form on crwdiversity.com for executive advisory, workshops, speaking, or press inquiries. Briefly describe your organization, what you are trying to accomplish, and what may be standing in the way, since Celeste’s work begins by understanding exactly that.
Where can I watch Celeste Warren’s TEDx talk?: Celeste Warren’s TEDx talk, The Cost of Standing Still, is available on YouTube. It asks what happens when talented people are ready to move forward but the systems around them are not, and is a useful starting point for leadership teams before a workshop or briefing.
What books has Celeste Warren written?: Celeste Warren is the author of The Truth About Equity, which challenges leaders to examine how everyday policies, practices, systems, and decisions shape access to opportunity, and How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador, a guide to everyone’s role in helping all feel accepted, engaged, and valued.
Does Celeste Warren publish a newsletter?: Yes. Through The Equity Leadership Brief, articles, and commentary on Substack, Celeste Warren examines the workplace developments shaping leadership, talent, culture, and opportunity, and what they mean for the people responsible for leading organizations.
Is there a free Equity in Action guide?: Yes. CRW Diversity offers a free guide titled 6 Practical Ways to Lead More Fairly, Intentionally and Effectively. It gives a concise introduction to the Equity in Action Model, with key insights, reflection questions, and simple next steps for each of the six elements. It is available on crwdiversity.com.

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