Testimonies

"This the first and only approach to organizational security training I've encountered that authentically meets the unique needs of folks working in movement spaces."

Participant, Nonprofit Secure Cohort

"Mazorca helped our team really focus in on what our community security resources are as an organization, and what we need to add or sharpen to improve our systems. Zia Kandler and Chelsea Viteri held each session with a lot of care and asked questions that helped us get much more clear. They gave us a lot of ideas and resources that helped us strengthen our work. One of my favorite moments in working with our organizers after these sessions was when one of them thanked us for supporting their agency in their own safety. Mazorca really brought in holistic values around keeping ourselves and each other safe."

Misha, Showing Up for Reproductive Justice (SURJ)​

"Poder Latinx worked with Mazorca to strengthen the safety and security of our field team ahead of the 2024 elections. Chel and Zia led an incredible risk assessment process with our team and helped us to quickly build actionable protocols to navigate a challenging landscape, both through helpful preventative and responsive measures. Mazorca’s advisory support, training and facilitation were vital in bolstering our team’s GOTV planning work! " 

Adonias Arevalo, Poder Latinx

“Mazorca Facilitation’s workshop, led by Chelsea Viteri, was incredibly powerful, intentional, meaningful, and deeply impactful. We’re grateful for the experience and would love to have her back”

Emily Stuart, Marillac Mission Fund

“Mazorca Facilitation was crucial in helping our staff understand the importance of holistic security. The Mazorca team explained the importance of implementing physical, digital, and psychosocial security measures, while also providing approachable, actionable steps for everyone on our team.”

Team Member, Reproductive Justice Organization

"Zia Kandler and Chelsea Viteri provided a supportive learning environment packed with tools we have already started implementing. The course and tools address a wide range of risks and center both people and processes.

Participant, Nonprofit Secure Cohort

"Security as "collective care" is a necessary shift in perspective and practice for me. It is a reminder of the interconnectivity of organizations, communities, and interests and goes far beyond just the technological and physical aspects of security."

Participant, Nonprofit Secure Cohort

“The training was exceptional, both in terms of the quality of the content and its delivery. Your professional and insightful approach made the complex topics accessible and engaging, while the holistic perspective on security and risk in the conservation and environmental investigative sector was truly commendable. The practical tools and strategies shared during the workshop have already proven invaluable, and I’m confident they will continue to benefit my work in this field. It was clear how much thought and expertise went into designing the sessions.”

Reuben Trigg, Investigations Manager at Rhizome Insights​

“With the increasing threats and violence over the past year, we were feeling underprepared to host our annual in person coalition gathering. The Mazorca Facilitation team partnered with us to develop a security plan for the event, and provided us with tools and frameworks we will continue to use in the future. Mazorca brings a holistic approach that is rare in this area of work-- tending to both the psychosocial and the practical operational. If you are looking for thoughtful, competent partners, definitely recommend!”

Center for Earth, Energy, & Democracy (CEED) team