Consultation Services: Testimonials

Over the course of my career while working for Apple, Silicon Graphics, and Pacific Gas and Electric, I have been most fortunate to draw upon Dr. Vargas, his expertise and talents. Repeatedly he has assisted me in developing programs that challenged and supported us to create company cultures committed to multi-cultural respect, innovation and mutual success!
-- Eduardo Salaz, Intuit, Director of Diversity

As a trainer on leadership development, Roberto brings to all his work a powerful combination of keen intelligence, deep organizational experience, mature cultural competency, and a great heart and deep spirit. I highly recommend him!
-- Robert Gass, Senior Trainer, Rockwood Leadership Program

Dr. Vargas led us in developing a powerful student leadership development program that has touched the lives of hundreds of students. He continually serves as a role model for colleagues and students, demonstrating how all groups can be visionary, participatory and action oriented.
-- Martha Carreon, Rio Hondo Community College

Roberto truly assisted the Oakland Museum of California to become a better institution and more responsive and inclusive of California’s many cultures. As a facilitator and planning consultant he continually tailored his services to help us become a more effective team, more innovative, and focused on our vision.
-- Mark D. Medeiros, Deputy Director, Oakland Museum of California

Roberto co-facilitated six of our national four-day retreats that involved leading activists from throughout the nation. On each occasion he contributed to making the environment welcoming to very diverse people, infused each gathering with a deep and inclusive spirituality while also helping us move gracefully through intense and complex agendas. Roberto is a tremendous resource for all who strive for social justice.
-- Fran Korten, Publisher, YES! Journal of Positive Futures

Our center provides consultation and training to schools and communities dedicated to improving education for multicultural communities. Since our inception (1993), Roberto has served as our development coach and spiritual guide continually helping us apply our vision, sharpen our focus, and overcome our challenges. Roberto continually models for us the type of facilitator we seek to be in the world. .
-- Kim-Oanh Nguyen-Lam, Director, CLMER (CSULB)