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

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