maestra

Maestra is a future focused business strategy firm expanding the horizons of inclusion, equity, and community. Co-founded by De’Ara Balenger and Stacie Gillian, Maestra is owned and operated by women of color with the goal of harnessing opportunity and access for the collective betterment of society. Maestra guides brands, people, and organizations through the process of: - Developing inclusive storytelling and raising brand consciousness - Building diverse pipelines of talent and collaborators - Driving internal culture to center empathy and open dialogue - Leveraging causes to be part of the drum beat of the social justice movement Partnership by partnership, Maestra is evolving and perfecting the paradigm of equity and anti-racism practices across industries. In these unprecedented times - during which we must work collaboratively and quickly on issues of staying connected, voting rights, as well as protecting and uplifting vulnerable communities while preserving our economy - Maestra is uniquely positione