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Transforming Change, One Relationship at a Time
About Us
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At Colibri Consulting Group, we build relationships with a people-driven approach influenced by the core value of connection. Rooted from the story of the interconnection between the Colibri (hummingbird) the tuna (prickly pear) and the nopal (cactus) we create connections with people to transform change as a collective. As Colibri we understand that we are stronger together. We come together to support leaders in advancing transformative campaigns that not only develop winnable outcomes but that support long term change for our communities.
Our commitment to people-centered driven strategies support our clients develop relationships and strategies to win races, create equitable driven spaces with language justice access and build coalitions. Trough a combination of campaign management and coalition building we come together to build collectives where change is transformative and not transactional. As a women led firm we bring a breath of experience and knowledge in running first-time candidate campaign that build community in the process
Meet Our Team
Maria Hernandez Segoviano
Founder and Principal
(She/Her)
Maria founded Colibri Consulting as a means to advance representation in decision making spaces at the intersection of equity, environmental justice, and community. Leveraging her lived experience and more than a decade commitment to community engagement, environmental and climate Justice, plus years organizing and overseeing campaigns, to our movement space. Working across sectors her unique approach combines social justice organizing, coalition building, language justice and strategy development. Maria's experience in development of policy education to ensure that policies, programs and projects practice people-centered driven approach is key to making sure our communities get the information necessary to make key decisions.
What we do
We partner with individuals and organizations who are committed to leading in the visionary work of racial justice through political representation, coalition building and accessibility in decision making spaces. Our collaborative approach centers listening and human connection to generate ideas and plans that can transform our world.
Campaign Planning
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Personal Interview
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Brand Building
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Compliance Plan
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Field Plan- Multilingual
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Fundraising Plan
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Communications Plan
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Budget Goals and Team
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Campaign Debrief
Campaign Management
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Website Development & Management
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Management of Direct Mail
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Digital Strategy and Advertising
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Polling & Opinion Research
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Social Media Management
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Voter Targeting
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VAN Trainings
Language Justice
Creating access in spaces surrounding policies, trainings and conversations with electeds in spanish.
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Simultaneous Interpretation
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Consecutive Interpretation
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Translation of large reports or any documents.
Consulting
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Facilitation Trainings
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Operations
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Team Management
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Project planning and Management
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Coalition Building
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Community Engagement and Outreach
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Organizational Development
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Event planning & Management
What People Say
"Maria is truly committed in making sure candidates like myself are able to share a larger vision grounded in community. Her leadership, creativity, and dedication is unmatched. As a first time candidate, Maria supported with building a community for the long haul and also supported with creating relations that bring out true change beyond politics."
— Meronne Teklu
Alexandria VA. Former Council Candidate
"As a first time council candidate, I am beyond proud to have worked with Maria at Colibri Consulting Group for my campaign. Maria brings a fresh perspective and wealth of knowledge that was critical for winning our race. She is a connector and her transformation people-centered approach to telling our story is what got us to the finish line."
— Vince Jones-Dixon
Gresham City Councilor