About Me
I am Meshayla Cox, the Founder and Principal Consultant at CoEquity Consulting. With a profound commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, I specialize in helping people transform organizational cultures to embrace these principles. My work is driven by a deep-rooted belief in truth-telling with love and grace, always aiming to nurture environments that respect and honor the inherent dignity of every person.
Education, Certification, Awards, & Others Projects
Indy Equity Collaborative Fellow / 2024 +
Cornell Certified Diversity Professional (CCDP)
Cornell University | 2020
Dare to Lead Trained
Dare to Lead™ | 2022
Embedding Racial Equity into Your Business Strategy
The Business of Race | 2023
Nonprofit Managers Certification
Montana Nonprofit Association | 2021
Defending Democracy Fellow
Western States Center | 2019
Bachelor's, African American Studies
University of Montana | 2018
TEDx Bozeman Speaker | 2020/2022
Forward Montana Foundations 25 under 25 | 2019
Education Northwest's Outstanding Leader | 2018
UM Diversity Leadership Award | 2018
UM Black Solidarity Summit, Founder | 2018
Community Service & Engagement
Forward Montana Board Member (Since 2020) Earthtone Outside MT Board Member (Since 2019) Belonging in Bozeman Committee Member (Since 2022)
In the News & On the Web
Montana bill that would ban diversity training gets first hearing
Missoulians Rally In Response To Armed Vigilantes At Racial Justice Events
Monday's Montanan: Meshayla Cox says fighting racism means being uncomfortable
UM ALUMNA TO HOST PANEL DISCUSSION ON RACIAL EQUITY IN MONTANA, MLK LEGACY
Thousands gather in downtown Bozeman for protest for racial equity
Guest column: Juneteenth and the fight against an inclusive history