About
Our Mission
At Offshootz, we believe in the power of intentional change. We harness our understanding of individual and shared roots to guide our growth and support our clients in their journeys.
Leadership
Founder, Senior Consultant
Brenda Suazo
she/her/ella
Brenda brings fifteen years of professional experience building long-term leadership capacity within businesses, schools, and non-profits through the work of organizational development. She has a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies and a master’s in Sustainable Development. As a facilitator and consultant, Brenda advocates for justice for people and the environment. She’s a native Spanish speaker born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and continues to learn and grow in Hawaiʻi. As a consultant and trainer, she mixes the art of storytelling with cultural sensitivity to facilitate collaborative decision-making, communication across differences, and analyses of systems of power to align organizations’ intent and impact. She specializes in strategic planning development, executive coaching, cultural competence development, and group facilitation. She is passionate about transformative justice, environmental justice, food security, and disability inclusion.
Our Name & Philosophy
At Offshootz, we believe in the power of understanding our roots as foundational to equitable growth. Our name reflects nature's ability to branch out, symbolizing our agency in transformation. We are dedicated to cultivating this capacity within organizations.
The playful 'z' in 'Offshootz' nods to the Hawaiian pidgin word 'shootz,' in acknowledgment that much of our healing and work occurs within Hawaiian spaces.
We value and respect the diverse communities we serve, committing to uplifting local cultures and fostering meaningful connections wherever we work.