welcome

I am human.

It's important to remind and be reminded of our humanness.

executive & people ops advisor, author, speaker, writer, birth doula, anthropologist, humanitarian, founder

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Charisse Fontes, executive and people ops advisor, smiling softly with her hand by her cheek
that's me

about

With my humanness, I am an executive and people ops advisor, author, international speaker, writer, founder, birth doula, community builder, and anthropologist. I believe the workplaces, families, and communities that last are the ones that honor the humanity in every person.

To Humanity and Beyond

life

Once upon a time...

Baby Charisse Fontes laughing in a pink romper as her mom holds her up
me and my mom
  1. 01Born and raised in the Bay Area, CA.
  2. 02I've always asked "why."
  3. 03The biggest lesson life gifted me was how to forgive.
  4. 04Homeless in the workplace, and no one knew.
  5. 05Birthed a company from my homeless experience.
  6. 06Mother of six.
  7. 07Tons of plants, a backyard flock of chickens, and a tarot deck close by.
  8. 08Completed a 21-day water fast.
  9. 09DJ, writer, and a proud Trekkie.

work

My heart-work

Doing what makes my heart sing while solving what breaks my heart.

Culture Circle A boutique culture partner that creates healthy and inclusive workplaces for culture-conscious companies. culturecircle.co Humanity Power A 501(c)(3) nonprofit raising the humanity in communities and individuals. humanitypower.org Dear Doula Birth, postpartum, and death doula care for families through life's biggest thresholds. deardoula.love
advisor Executive & People Ops Advisor Executive advisory and fractional People Ops support for the business and the humans behind it.
the book How To Keep Your Company Culture From Going to Sh!t Get the book
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press

Heard, seen, and read

contact

Let's be human together.

Speaking, advising, doula care, or just a good conversation. Say hello.

charissefontes@gmail.com
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