About

Our mission is to enrich the lives of our clients and community by unlocking potential, sharing knowledge, sparking joy, and creating impact and wealth.

Our Team

  • Cody Pika Tavita McGraw

    Director of Training, Coaching, and Equitable Facilitation

  • Grace McGraw

    Director of Business Development and Operations

  • Maija Darden

    Researcher and Analyst

  • Desmond Hardison

    Senior Advisor on Homelessness and Peer Support

Strategic Partners

Client Reviews

  • “Guide on the Side's training created new, empowering ways for our team to engage — a breath of fresh air.”

    Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon

  • “Guide on the Side facilitated the process between the COBID office and New Coyote Consulting like a dream!”

    New Coyote Consulting

  • "After a trying month, our team left feeling warmth towards our colleagues. We highly recommend their training."

    Community Partners of Affordable Housing

Guide on the Side Stats

•Served 15 diverse organizations: startups, SMBs, nonprofits, and private sector firms, helping them achieve their goals

•Led coaching session and workforce development training to over a thousand people

•Completed a 200-hour capstone project, developing relevant trainings and tools to level up our clients

•Exceptional and seasoned facilitating innovative initiatives

•Helped our clients raise millions of dollars from foundation, philanthropic, and government funding

Meet the Team