I have had the pleasure of knowing and being coached by Olivia for a couple years. She has actively engaged in various initiatives and has consistently demonstrated her ability to bring people together from diverse backgrounds to work towards a common goal which is to help minorities thrive. Olivia has a remarkable ability to listen to others and to empathize with their experiences, which is essential for building trust and fostering understanding in any coaching relationship. Her task/projects have included leading small group discussions, facilitating workshops, organizing and executing events that promote racial reconciliation and unity. Olivia has a deep understanding of the Gospel, the complexities of race relations, and is adept at navigating difficult conversations with grace and sensitivity. She is a gifted communicator, a passionate advocate for social justice, and overall a committed follower of Christ

I have been fortunate to work alongside of Olivia for several years. Her work continues to impact both myself and our staff team to this day. As the director of Diversity Development with Campus Outreach, Olivia worked to educate and illustrate God's heart for diversity. Olivia is both gracious and humble as she helps so many enter into conversations that are oftentimes met with hostility, indifference, or dismissal. I encourage anyone who seeks to gain a better understanding of race, justice, unity, or God's design for any of the aforementioned to meet with Olivia. I truly believe that all who sit under Olivia's coaching and teaching are better for it. Olivia's Christlike character exudes from her in all that she does and any team or organization would be greatly appreciative for her work.

We are a multiracial family through adoption. As white parents with a bi-racial son, we knew we needed help from our community to raise our son into the fullness of who God made him to be. Olivia, with her wisdom, passion, and personal experience with multiracial families, stepped into the gap for us. With the help of her guide book, she gave us the tools and resources to take a hard look at our family and evaluate the choices we make along with those we need to make. Our picture of community has deepened. Our understanding of cultural experiences has been challenged and grown as a result. We are so grateful for her and all that she brings to our family. We have courage for our future because of her. We know we are not alone in this journey of navigating life as a multiracial family.

Olivia Coons’ Family Culture Guide is a helpful resource to anyone wanting to build true and lasting connections. Through thought provoking content and discussion questions, we were able to unpack challenging topics that in turn will better equip us with leading our family. We are so grateful for the time and attention put into this guide. As an interracial family, it has blessed our marriage and our parenting. Furthermore, we plan to continue to return to the lessons as our children grow older and the various dynamics evolve throughout the years.