K. Iwata Associates, Inc. is a nationally recognized diversity-consulting firm. Since 1987, its founder and President, Kay Iwata has built a reputation in the field for quality services and products, integrity and exceptional customer service. On average, the source of 75% of KIA, Inc. business is repeat business from existing clients or client referrals.

Four keys capabilities have driven KIA, Inc.'s success: Ability to zero in on a client's desired outcome, assess options and implement a workable action plan Ability to staff services with high caliber diversity professionals Ability to build solid relationships between and among all stakeholders Ability to provide value added expertise, leading edge thinking and experience Our Mission To act as a catalyst to assist organizations to develop their capability to maximize the power of diversity as a strategic resource and competitive advantage. Our People Kay Iwata, Founder and President Kay Iwata is a nationally recognized and respected diversity consultant with over twenty years of experience in management development and training, marketing, finance and education. She has worked extensively with a wide diversity of organizations to mobilize their commitment and support for diversity into concrete, measurable actions. The Strategic Diversity (5-S) Process model has been widely and successfully used. Ms. Iwata's highly acclaimed Diversity Concepts and Competencies educational programming has been utilized in major corporations across the United States and abroad. An often-requested speaker, Ms. Iwata has keynoted and moderated several discussions on diversity issues. She has presented to numerous professional organizations, including the American Management Association, the National Diversity Conference, The Center for Creative Leadership and the Hartford Graduate Center. Ms. Iwata holds a degree in sociology and history as well as an administrative and teaching credential from San Francisco State University. Loretta Van Pelt, Senior Consultant Loretta Van Pelt is a trainer and facilitator specializing in diversity education. She has over 20 years of corporate experience including 12 years in management functions. She has been involved in the development and implementation of training programs and the merger of departments within two major corporations. Ms. Van Pelt has extensive knowledge and experience in the finance areas of a business operation. This has enabled her to focus in on the business measures for diversity. Ms. Van Pelt received her Bachelors of Science from Wayne State University and her Masters of Science Degree in Administration from Central Michigan University. Margaret A. Sanchez, Senior Consultant Margaret A. Sanchez is a consultant who has been involved in organization development, research and evaluation, management and education since 1973. Her experience includes executive management in both the private and nonprofit sectors. Ms. Sanchez' expertise includes strategic planning, diversity initiative development and training, corporate counseling, change management, human resource development, needs assessment, benchmarking processes, team building and broad-based skill building for a variety of organizations. Ms. Sanchez holds a Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts of Spanish, both from Michigan Sate University. Other Associates K. Iwata Associates also works with an extensive network of experienced consultants, facilitators and trainers:

Jack Aiello Jennifer Jackson Juan Lopez Morris Mann Linda Groman Scott Horton

Prince Powe Greg Clark J. R. Johnson Ruth Scott Cheryl Grana Ellie Stauffer

Robert Young Lillian Jones Terri Sligh Terri Kruzan John Hutchinson Ann Megalizzi

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