When you’re asked about human differences—race, gender, culture, religion, class, disability, or sexual orientation—your response reveals one of three unconscious patterns. Each pattern has a strength and a blind spot. Dare to face the blind spot and light up your life. We’ve got your back.

 

Discover transformative tools to unite and unleash:

THE POWER OF

OUR DIFFERENCES

Through the groundbreaking Power of Difference assessment and certification, The Sum supports you & your team to: go inside, power-up, light up your mission, stand in solidarity across difference & become the change you want to see in your life, your organization & your world.

Discover transformative tools to unite and unleash:

Discover transformative tools to unite and unleash:

THE POWER OF

OUR DIFFERENCES

Through the groundbreaking Power of Difference assessment and certification, The Sum supports you & your team to: go inside, power-up, light up your mission, stand in solidarity across difference & become the change you want to see in your life, your organization & your world.

These offerings are, without a doubt, the finest I’ve experienced in my years of doing this work.

Nontombi Naomi Tutu

Speaker, Advocate, Educator, Episcopal Priest, Daughter of Desmond Tutu, South African Anglican Church Bishop

CANDID PLATINUM TRANSPARENCY 2025~~~20,000 + PEOPLE HAVE ACCESSED THE SUM’S SERVICES~~~SOME OF OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS:

“These offerings are, without a doubt, the finest I’ve experienced in my years of doing this work.”

Nontombi Naomi Tutu

Speaker, Advocate, Educator, Episcopal Priest, Daughter of Desmond Tutu, South African Anglican Church Bishop

CANDID PLATINUM TRANSPARENCY 2025~~~20,000 + PEOPLE HAVE ACCESSED THE SUM’S SERVICES~~~SOME OF OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS:

“As a person who is always engaged in inclusion work, whether it be in my job or in my life; sometimes we need to be reminded to take care of ourselves. The Sum’s model and assessment helped me to refocus on how I give of myself. I don’t have to give myself away. I was able to take a breath for my sake! Still carrying my torch!”

Phyllis Breland

DEI Director, Hamilton College, New York

“As a person who is always engaged in inclusion work, whether it be in my job or in my life; sometimes we need to be reminded to take care of ourselves. The Sum’s model and assessment helped me to refocus on how I give of myself. I don’t have to give myself away. I was able to take a breath for my sake! Still carrying my torch!”

Phyllis Breland

DEI Director, Hamilton College, New York

YOUR JOURNEY TO TRANSFORMATION

CHOOSE YOUR PATH …                        TO BECOME THE CHANGE

Begin with the Free Race Pattern Quiz

Start your journey with our complimentary Race Pattern Quiz (RPQ). In just a few minutes, discover your primary unconscious pattern related to race. You’ll receive your results via email, with downloadable insights about how your pattern influences your interactions across differences.

Deepen Your Understanding

After your quiz, explore multiple pathways: Schedule a 30-minute RPQ consultation ($27), join our weekly practice group (donation-based), or participate in our free hour-long workshop about the model and assessment. DEI professionals receive complimentary assessment opportunities.

Complete Your Transformation

Ready for comprehensive change? Take the full Power of Difference Assessment ($117) or pursue our 7-level Certification program ($200 per level, approximately 2 months each). For organizations, we offer tailored workshops, diversity leadership coaching ($117/session), and group facilitation services.

FEATURES

  • Aligned with principles of quantum physics
  • Self-Transformation Tools
  • Tiered Offerings
  • Experiential Learning
  • No Blame or Shame. Focus on Growth

BENEFITS

  • Greater Effectiveness Across Difference
  • Reduce DEI Burnout
  • Achieve Peace with Purpose
  • Stand in Solidarity
  • Catalyze Meaningful Change

“THIS IS THE MOST IMPACTFUL LEARNING I’VE EVER EXPERIENCED IN MY LIFE. IT HAS TOTALLY CHANGED ME AND MY WORK”

Laurie Yaussi

Teacher, Thonmpson Valley School District

The Team

J. Elliott Butler-Cisneros

J. Elliott Butler-Cisneros

Executive Director/Founder

Lucero Castro-Frederick

Lucero Castro-Frederick

Board President

Crystal Byrd Farmer

Crystal Byrd Farmer

Board Member/Consultant

“As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to
remake the world – that is the myth of the atomic age – as in being able to remake ourselves.”

~ MK Gandhi

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