We Are Change Makers
CircleUp's mission is to build HAPPY, THRIVING and stress-free communities.
Our Stats
Established in 2014
100% Minority-Owned
50% Female Owned
50% LGBTQI+ Owned
0% Investor-Owned
Oakland CA-based
Social Enterprise
42,550
People Trained
13800
Services Facilitated
652
Organizations Served
Why We Exist
Vision
To build a less oppressed, racist, and divided world for future generations that we will never know
Mission
Our Mission is to cultivate happy, thriving, and stress-free cities, organizations, and schools by developing a less oppressed, racist, and divided world for future generations we will never know through custom training, consulting, coaching, and tools that are intentionally designed to interrupt implicit bias, restore community wellbeing, resolve conflict and misunderstandings, and inspire deeper connection and inclusion.
Our Story
To build a less oppressed, racist, and divided world for future generations we will never know
CircleUp's inception began when two UC Berkeley Peace and Conflict Studies s graduates, Tiffany and Tyrone, joined forces to attempt to solve a daunting question. How can we end inequities and discrimination in our lifetime by addressing the root causes of hate, oppression, racism, and unconscious bias? This one question led the two co-founders on a journey of self-growth, constant reinvention, and evolution of thought and practice all to ensure that the next generation of children may start off their life in a world that is more inclusive and equitable than the one we live in today. CircleUp has been able to thrive based on the founder's commitment to practice what they teach, to maintain value-based approaches to services delivery, and by being empathetic toward the diverse communities they serve.
Executive Synergist
As an executive synergist and co-founder, I know this work is hard, but much needed. I bring empathy, compassion, and my experience training thousands of adults and youth to every service I deliver.
TYRONE BOTELHO
He/His
Executive Synergist
As an executive synergist and co-founder, I bring my life experiences and hundreds of hours of consulting experience into every service I facilitate. I encourage communities to lean into sharp points so healing can begin.
TIFFANY HOANG
She/Hers
Our Founders
As leaders, motivators, and mission deliverers, the Executive Synergist ensure that our organization values are upheld at all times and our client's needs are being met. The executive synergist lead cohorts of training and administrative synergist as they design and facilitate solutions to help our communities CircleUp their teams. The executive synergist also directly support clients to insure they never become too disconnected from the work that they are so passionate about.
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Key Responsibilities
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Guide the vision of CircleUp
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Ensure values are upheld
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Quality control
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Client satisfaction
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Training and coaching support
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Management of Synergist teams