Champion Fleming

Champion Fleming is an organizational change consultant and leadership development coach based in Oakland, CA. They identify as white, trans, and gender expansive. Champion is inspired by the idea that small groups can create big change and they believe when we focus on who we want to become and engage with intention and a sense of possibility, wonders may never cease. Champion’s clients include national non-profits, government agencies and labor unions who are committed to racial and economic justice achieved through wholehearted relationships that center our mutual liberation. Since 2016 Champion has created white learning spaces that focus on unlearning, healing and accountability that allows white leaders to engage with true solidarity in movements for lasting transformation. As a social justice advocate Champion has worked for decades on LGBTQIA+ rights, AIDS awareness, food justice and racism. Champion is highly skilled as a speaker, teacher, trainer and facilitator. They exude warmth and acceptance yet see and speak difficult and direct truths. Their approach builds bridges and fosters engaged connection. Champion holds an M.A. Consciousness and Spiritual Leadership.