Work

I support my partners in building long-term, community-centered outcomes that lead to joyful, purposeful + more connected work.

Strategist

I create spaces where people can think boldly, build trust, and make decisions grounded in their values. I bring both a systems lens and a people-centered approach, helping clients strengthen their impact while staying connected to the communities they serve.

My approach combines strategy, facilitation, and relationship-building to help people navigate complexity, align around a shared vision, and move meaningful ideas into action.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Planning & Organizational Development
Equity, Belonging & Organizational Culture
Leadership Development & Capacity Building
Retreat Design & Facilitation
Coalition Building & Movement Building
Community Engagement & Public Participation
Conference & Convening Design
Program Design & Implementation
Cross-Sector Partnership Development

Speaker, Writer + storyteller

Drawing from nearly two decades of experience in community organizing, urban planning, coalition building, leadership development, and cultural work, I create engaging and thought-provoking conversations that invite audiences to reflect, connect, and take action.

At the heart of my work is a belief in the power of storytelling to shape culture, deepen understanding, and inspire change. Whether speaking from a stage, moderating a panel, facilitating dialogue, or writing a proposal for an organizational program, I use narrative as a tool to connect people across experiences and help communities imagine more just and connected futures.

My writing and speaking often explore themes of community-building, belonging, equity, housing justice, cultural identity, Latinidad, leadership, civic engagement, ancestral memory, and the role of culture in social transformation. I am particularly interested in how entrepreneurs, artists, organizers, and visionaries use their creativity, resources, and influence to create more livable, equitable, and thriving communities.

I have written for national, regional, and community-based publications and have spoken to audiences across nonprofit, public sector, higher education, arts, and community settings. Through both writing and speaking, I aim to spark meaningful dialogue, elevate diverse perspectives, and create opportunities for reflection, learning, and collective action.

substack

Remembrance Through Ritual

Artsemerson

Narrative and Music as Tools for Black Liberation

Revolutionary Spaces

A Tale of Three Chinatowns

Founder

Co-Founder & President Emerita

Abundant Housing MA

Co-founder & Steering Committee Member

Planners of Color Network

Founders’ Story

In 2017, I co-founded the Planners of Color Network, a statewide movement dedicated to advancing racial equity and increasing representation within the planning, community development, and public policy fields.

The idea emerged from a series of conversations among practitioners grappling with the legacy of systemic racism in housing, land use, transportation, and community development. Inspired by works such as Race Talk and The Color of Law, we recognized the need to move beyond dialogue and create a platform for connection, leadership development, and collective action.

What began as a small group of professionals grew into a statewide network of planners, designers, advocates, public servants, and community leaders committed to building more equitable communities across Massachusetts. As a founding leader and board chair for four years, I helped shape the organization's vision, partnerships, programming, and long-term strategy.

This experience deepened my commitment to movement building and strengthened my belief that lasting change happens when people come together across sectors, identities, and lived experiences to imagine and create new possibilities.

My Work in Action

NACTO | National Transportation Conference Committee, 2023
MobilityWorks | Regional Members Convening, Strategic Advisor, 2024
NGIN | Strategic Planning & Conference Planning Committee, 2024
YW Boston | Academy of Women Achievers, Committee Chair | 2021-2023

What People are Saying About Beya

“I have worked with Beyazmin over the past few years to provide community-centered trainings to our new volunteers during their onboarding training. Working with Beya has been a pleasure! She is responsive to feedback and information about our training group, tailoring the session to their needs, which makes the information even more impactful. The session is a great blend of context setting, individual and group reflections, and calls to action. Our volunteers consistently rate this session as one of the best during training. Beya creates an inviting space for everyone, regardless of background knowledge, which enhances the training.

- Charly Snellings, Boston CASA