Meet The Team

Executive Director
Dr. Godfried Asante
I am an intercultural communication scholar whose research centers on community and individual empowerment. I specifically work with Human Rights Non-profit Organizations to design, plan, and implement empowerment programs. In doing so, I use narratives and storytelling and digital technologies to find ways that marginalized communities can find their voice and use that to create avenues of community development and empowerment.

Associate Director
Matthew Hoeg
With a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication and Leadership (2013) and a Master's degree in Intercultural Communication (2018), I integrate a professional and passionate focus on empowering teams to create innovative, high-performing environments through strategic collaboration and actionable insights. Grounded in adult education and learning and development, I design and implement training programs that resonate across all levels of staff—ensuring relevance, engagement, and measurable impact.
My experience includes the development of annual, data-driven affirmative action and compliance reports, the creation of streamlined processes aligned with emerging state legislation and managing complex workplace investigations. I apply a communication-centered approach to bridge cultural and organizational divides, turning compliance into a catalyst for innovation and business growth.
My professional career demonstrates that building equity and fostering understanding across diverse perspectives isn’t just a moral imperative—it’s a business one. When organizations invest in inclusive learning and transparent systems, they establish a foundation for innovation, risk mitigation, and drive sustainable resul