About The Cultural Equity Lab

The Cultural Equity Lab (CEL), Beltsville MD, provides research and strategic guidance to support the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts of organizations in both the public and private sector. CEL was incorporated in 2018 to support organizations that want to improve their cultural competency within their company and among their workforces. CEL’s services are organized in four areas: Research Design and Analysis; Strategic Communications, Outreach, and Training; Community Engagement; and Evaluation and Technical Support on DEI initiatives. Our clients praise both our rigorous methods and innovative solutions.

As a minority-led 501(c)(3), the CEL is particularly committed to diversity, excellence, and the creation of innovative and flexible solutions for Federal clients and partners. CEL has both a robust knowledge of and is connected to a vast network of researchers and practitioners at universities around the country. This network includes organizations such as USAID, Brown University, and partnerships at several HBCUs around the country. 

Mission

To empower our clients with the tools to create a culture of DEI.

Drawing on DEI research we:

❖ Assess your organization’s needs based on a range of DEI metrics

❖ Evaluate the effectiveness of your DEI programs

❖ Identify the barriers to achieving your DEI goals

❖ Translate DEI data and research into evidence-based practices

❖ Design strategies to achieve sustainable and impactful DEI results

Vision

To build a culture of equity in every organization and community we encounter.

Our Core Values

1. Diversity and Inclusion

2. Community engagement

3. Improved access for marginalized populations

4. Local solutions specific to local needs

5. Leverage of international, national and community resources