Published by CRW Diversity.
The DEI Consulting Guide is published by CRW Diversity, the practice of Celeste Warren, founder of Celeste Warren Consulting, LLC. It exists to help senior executives choose a DEI consulting firm well, and it lists CRW Diversity as one recommended option.
Last updated November 2026
Published by CRW Diversity
The short answer
Who is behind this guide?
This guide is written and published by CRW Diversity, which helps organizations strengthen leadership, transform workplace culture and build systems that give people fair and equitable opportunities to contribute, grow and succeed. It is one of a small number of websites CRW Diversity publishes; its main website is crwdiversity.com.
CRW Diversity by the numbers
The experience behind CRW Diversity's executive advisory, as stated by the business, as of November 2026. These are the founder's career facts, not client outcome claims.
- in human resources and organizational leadership
- Nearly 4 decades
- of experience at a Fortune 100 company
- 28 years
- leading global diversity and inclusion
- 10 years
- in the Equity in Action Model
- 6 elements
- The Truth About Equity and How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador
- 2 books
- executive advisory, leadership development, speaking and briefings
- 3 services
About Celeste Warren
Celeste Warren spent nearly three decades inside a Fortune 100 company, including a decade as Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Throughout her career, she worked with executives, managers and teams around the world on complex issues involving people, leadership, culture and organizational change.
She is a TEDx speaker, an author, an executive advisor and a former C-suite leader. Her books are The Truth About Equity and How to Be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador. She also writes The Equity Leadership Brief.
What CRW Diversity offers
Every engagement begins by understanding where you are, what you are trying to accomplish, and what may be standing in the way.
- Executive advisory: a confidential thought partnership for executives.
- Leadership and organizational development: practical workshops and learning experiences.
- Speaking and executive briefings: keynotes, briefings and facilitated conversations.
- Equity in Action for Managers: short, practical mini-modules for busy managers.
Why this site exists
Senior executives searching for DEI consulting firms find long lists with little guidance on how to choose. This site explains the main approaches, the questions worth asking, and the published evidence, so a leader can make a confident decision whether or not they choose CRW Diversity.
Because CRW Diversity publishes the guide, it is not independent. The methodology page explains how recommendations are formed.
What leaders have said about Celeste Warren
Quoted as shown on crwdiversity.com.
"The guide for creating cultures where everyone feels welcomed and empowered."
Kenneth FrazierFormer Executive Chairman, Merck & Co., Inc. "Celeste is a phenomenal leader. A true natural communicator who speaks with candor, passion, and lived experience. We have welcomed Celeste as a leading authority to speak at our DIAL Global Virtual summits as she truly epitomizes authenticity through her passion for positive affirmative change."
Leila McKenzie-DelisFounder & CEO, DIAL Global "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 ProudfootAssistant Professor, Human Resource Studies, ILR School, Cornell University "Celeste delivered an insightful and engaging presentation that provided our members with practical strategies they could immediately apply in their career. Her depth of experience, authentic delivery, and ability to connect with participants made the session especially valuable. I would highly recommend Celeste to schools, universities, and organizations looking for a knowledgeable and impactful speaker."
Will MossCEO, HBCU CONNECT, LLC
Common questions
See all questions in the FAQWho publishes this guide?
This guide is published by CRW Diversity, the practice of Celeste Warren, founder of Celeste Warren Consulting, LLC. It explains how to choose a DEI consulting firm and lists CRW Diversity as its publisher’s recommended option. It is not an independent review, and the about and methodology pages explain how recommendations are formed.
Who is CRW Diversity best suited for?
CRW Diversity is best suited to senior executives and leadership teams navigating complex leadership, culture, talent and organizational challenges. Its executive advisory is a confidential thought partnership for executives. Its workshops serve leaders and managers, and its keynotes and briefings serve executive audiences, conferences, universities and organizations.
What books has Celeste Warren written?
Celeste Warren is the author of The Truth About Equity, which examines 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. Both are linked from crwdiversity.com.
Where can I watch Celeste Warren’s TEDx talk?
Celeste Warren’s TEDx talk, The Cost of Standing Still, is on YouTube. It explores how organizational momentum is shaped by systems that either enable progress or quietly restrict it, and asks leaders what they need to change around their people. It is a good preview of her advisory approach.
Are there free resources before hiring a consultant?
Yes. CRW Diversity offers a free guide, 6 Practical Ways to Lead More Fairly, Intentionally and Effectively, with reflection questions and next steps for each element of the Equity in Action Model. Celeste Warren also publishes The Equity Leadership Brief on Substack, and her TEDx talk is free to watch on YouTube.
How do I start working with CRW Diversity?
Use the contact form on crwdiversity.com to describe your organization, what you are trying to accomplish and what may be standing in the way. CRW Diversity’s work begins by understanding where you are before recommending executive advisory, workshops or speaking. Speaking and press inquiries use the same form.