Welcome! 
I’m Dr. Krista Robinson-Lyles
I am a relational educator, story-based facilitator, and cultural change practitioner. For over 30 years, I’ve guided individuals and institutions in surfacing, challenging and transforming the stories we carry about power, belonging, equity and joy.

 
Why Joy Hope Collective? Having witnessed and experienced the ongoing challenges to equity that keep us all unwell, I have had to dig deep to chart a path that will support my personal and professional health. Two guideposts I have learned to honor are Joy and Hope: both offer pathways to thriving collectively, compassionately and unapologetically. 
~SO~

Joy is the lens through which I invite us all to explore and expand our capacity for thriving, even when it seems elusive.

~AND~

HOPE is the lens through which I Help Other People Excel-by providing engaging, transformative experiences that inspire equity & excellence. 

I look forward to being in community with you,
Krista Robinson-Lyles

Snowdrop Flower

The Snowdrop flower...beautiful in its simplicity, but also in its ability to thrive. It blooms in winter, amid snow and cold temperatures, making it unique among flowers.

The Snowdrop flower is HOPE's symbol because it represents the ability to persevere towards equity, excellence and wellness for all. It is a perfect physical representation of the core principles that HOPE embodies.  
My approach is rooted in relationship, story and co-creation. I partner with organizations, communities and leaders to:

• Facilitate dialogue and inspire action related to race and equity, love and healing, joy and thriving

• Design story-centered communities that advance healing, equity and sustainable change

• Guide teams and faculty through equity-centered learning and institutional culture change

• Hold space for collective care and healing-centered practices

Every collaboration centers trust, joy and a commitment to lasting cultural transformation.


Dr. Krista Robinson-Lyles  

Offerings 

Why people believe in me

"This year was a deeply transformative
experience...more meaningful than I expected"  

"The facilitators were genuine, accessible, well-organized"

"The equity workshops provided invaluable experiences that I can use in my class"

-2018/2019 Teach For Equity Fellows


"I have many more resources and guidance for materials to consider, questions from the sessions to refer back and reflect more on, and I plan to do so repeatedly over time"

-2021 Personal Work of Racial Justice Participant

"This was a spectacular course! The course material, communication skills, and self reflection tools were effective and well presented. I learned things in this course that I use, not just with students, but in my daily life. I am truly grateful!!"

-2020/2021 Teach For 
Equity Fellow


"Krista is an amazing soul who offers an authentic voice of wisdom."

-Reverend Dr. Zina Jacque


"Krista thinks strategic ally, understands and applies systems thinking, and is able to build a culture that fosters 'good to great' thinking and actions. She has deeply internalized the attributes of a high capacity leader through her ability to apply such leadership attributes as 'leader as critical thinker', 'leader as critical friend', 'leader as coach', 'leader as community builder' and 'leader as active listener'.

-Dr. Richard Streedain

"Krista’s work had a major impact on student learning and staff professional growth during her time in our district. Krista gets my highest recommendation for any coaching & consulting position she takes on. Schools will greatly enjoy her wealth of knowledge, her ability to custom fit the training to the needs of the staff and school, her energy, and her professionalism."

-Carol Kearns

"Krista demonstrates numerous professional gifts. Sensing others’ emotions and their perspectives, she takes an active interest in their concerns. "

-Kristi Woika 


"I think we are creating a safer, open environment for learners to express when they have observed or
experienced bias. They are bringing it up on surveys or directly to faculty and we have been able to own
it and address it in real time.” 

-2022-2023 Teaching For Equity Fellow

“This fellowship has provided a new lens (equity principles) through which I can interrogate my practices
as an educator and administrator and bring them into a better, more productive and effective space for
students…” 

-2023-2024 Teaching For Equity Fellow 


“Simply outstanding, truly created a brave space for people to share and to support each other, to be
vulnerable and to break down our preconceived notions/biases to be able to grow together.”

-2023-2024 Teaching For Equity Fellow

“The facilitators were incredibly knowledgeable and also did a wonderful job facilitating multiple
perspectives and opinions throughout the course. I was very grateful for their leadership.”

-2023-2024 Teaching For Equity Fellow