Refugium Consulting and Facilitation Services, LLC
What kind of a future do you imagine? Do you envision a world of interconnected ecosystems where human society and the natural environment support and balance one another? Do you dream of liberation from the confining narratives that keep us siloed and silenced and shackled? Do you hope for a global community where people of all backgrounds and identities have the opportunity to pursue their dreams on a healthy planet?
Here at Refugium, we work towards realizing these imagined futures by connecting you with the partners, resources, skills, and strategies you need to achieve your goals. We partner with organizations in STEM, academia, and conservation to cultivate equitable, innovative, productive workplaces and communities that move us towards liberation and justice.
What Our Clients Are Saying
"We were glad to have Kellum's enthusiasm, active listening skills and familiarity working with geoscientists in supporting CRESCENT to host its first Partnerships & Applications Workshop in June 2024. Kellum facilitated a well-received agenda of presentations and group discussions that brought together a melting pot of researchers, industry leaders, policy makers and community members."
- Andy Clifford, Partnerships and Applications Program Manager, and Dr. Valerie Sahakian, Associate Professor and Lead Investigator, Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT)
"Refugium provided excellent service to the Illinois Valley Soil and Water Conservation District throughout the lifespan of the multifaceted Coalition for Remediating Cannabis Sites (CoRCS) project. Dr. Tate-Jones is a consummate professional and skilled researcher with whom the district hopes to work with on conservation initiatives for years to come."
- John Bellville, District Manager of the Illinois Valley Soil and Water Conservation District
"I have worked with Kellum for over six years, including in the community storytelling and bystander intervention workshops she facilitated. She is incredibly skilled in facilitating healthy workplace cultures, and is strongly committed to supporting historically marginalized communities in those spaces. I could not recommend her services more!"
- Dr. Michelle Muth, assistant professor at University of Washington
"I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Kellum on several projects–from creating resources to support a better understanding of natural history museum collections to re-shaping Earth science programs to include a greater diversity of cultures and perspectives. Kellum is an excellent facilitator, is very successful at building capacity and equity in projects, and her services and skills are a tremendous asset to any organization."
- Dr. Lisa White, Assistant Director of Education and Outreach at the University of California Museum of Paleontology
"I've had the privilege of working with Kellum as a member of my seasonal education staff since 2018. In addition to her deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in educational spaces, Kellum is highly organized and a pleasure to work with. Her coworkers on my staff have found her to be a source of optimistic energy and innovation in working through challenges, and she is beloved by her students. I have no doubt she would make an excellent addition to any institution's DEI strategy team."
- David Levering, Director of the Sternberg Museum Science Camps