Inez Olive

Inez Olive is the co-founder and lead consultant for JI Solution Services, LLC, a Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) and woman-owned consulting firm committed to promoting equitable change. As the Community Engagement and Outreach Team Lead, Inez brings invaluable expertise in building trusted relationships with small business owners from diverse backgrounds.As a small business owner herself, Inez has firsthand experience navigating the unique challenges faced by marginalized Entrepreneurs. This personal insight, combined with her expansive community network, allows Inez to foster open dialogue and earn the trust of the populations JI Solution Services aims to empower. Inez's approach values the real-world expertise of small business owners, drawing upon their lived experiences to develop practical, community-driven solutions. She particularly enjoys connecting Entrepreneurs with the resources and support they need to be successful.In her role, Inez spearheads comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategies, facilitating feedback sessions and cultivating a culture of psychological safety. Her commitment to dismantling unjust systems ensures projects are approached with a transformative lens, prioritizing collaboration and inclusivity to drive positive, equitable change. Inez leverages her extensive community connections, including those with diverse community organizations, to bring a wide range of perspectives and resources to the table.Inez's background also includes experienced mentoring program development and direct public sector project management. Combined with JI Solution Services' interdisciplinary team of researchers, social justice learning designers, and seasoned project managers, Inez's community engagement expertise positions the firm as an invaluable partner in addressing the unique challenges faced by small business owners from all backgrounds.