The CFS Team
Our Team
We’re a deep network of practitioners, and industry leaders, united by a common goal - to design great cultures and architect successful orgs.
Simone Hill Okafor (she / her)
Founder & CEO
Simone Hill Okafor is an equity and belonging strategist and foresight practitioner with experience spanning across private, nonprofit, and academic sectors.
Prior to founding CFS, Simone led the execution of DEIB initiatives at Omidyar Network and managed the organization’s new and growing Belonging portfolio. She is experienced in conducting holistic People Ops equity assessments, forming and advising employee resource groups and DEIB councils, and managing large scale change management processes (e.g. refresh of company values and behaviors). Simone is passionate about helping organizations create scalable practices that foster open, reflective, and inclusive cultures.
She previously led the recruitment and development of diverse talent at Upstart, an online lending company, and created and implemented the DEI strategy for the Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA Admissions team. She also served as the Director of Programs at Beyond 12, a San Francisco-based college persistence organization, managing the personalized and peer college coaching programs.
Simone earned her MBA and MA in Education from Stanford University and a BS in Finance from the University of Connecticut.
“Our mission is to help organizations design equitable environments that enable people to flourish and businesses to grow.”
-Simone Okafor, Founder & CEO, CFS
Core Values
We operate by a set of values that inform how we support, collaborate with, and counsel clients.
We are:
Empathic Learners: We constantly seek knowledge, embrace diverse perspectives, challenge assumptions, and understand the needs of our clients, team members, and community. Our empathy fuels our growth and helps us create meaningful connections and innovative solutions.
Engaged Partners: We are dedicated to fostering strong, collaborative relationships with clients, team members, and our broader community. Through active engagement, open communication, and mutual respect, we work together to achieve exceptional results and build lasting partnerships.
Creative Trailblazers: We think outside the box and push boundaries to develop unique, innovative solutions that exceed expectations and set new standards in our industry.
Champions of Equity: We promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive. By fostering equity, we build a stronger, more innovative, and socially responsible organization.
Empowerment Advocates: We are committed to providing the resources, support, and opportunities for our team members, clients, and partners to reach their full potential, both personally and professionally.