About us

Hyperdiverse is a swiss-born association that acts on intersectional facilitation, speaking and storytelling events. Creating programs that serves communities, organisations in the public and private sectors. 


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Why Hyperdiverse? 

The name "Hyperdiverse" holds deep significance. It represents a vessel that encompasses a wide range of realities beyond race and gender. This name emphasizes the importance of integrating different aspects of our identities and experiences to create healing narratives that promote wholeness. It's a concept that embraces beauty, multidimensionality, and overall well-being.

The founder, Arcy, coined this term to invite wholeness everywhere she goes, drawing from her experiences as an expat, femicide survivor, afro-caribbean, insular, lesbian, vegan, and woman of color. Her goal is to transition from surviving to thriving and to inspire others to do the same. This approach can spark positive conversations and curiosity, encouraging individuals to engage with and learn from a wide range of experiences and perspectives.

PEOPLE

Lilly Gomez

Lilly Gomez

Outrech Coordinator

Cristina Cista

Cristina Cista

Vicepresident

She loves dogs and roses. 

Yvonne Imongan

Yvonne Imongan

Project Coordinator

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Jessica Costa

Advisory Board 
Unia IG Humans President 

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Lorri Roberson

Advisory Board
Project Management Consultant

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Yaneris Gonzalez Gomez

Advisory Board 
Diverse ability & Intersectional Consultant
Artist & Illustrator.

Arcy Rosmery D. S.

Arcy Rosmery D. S.

Happy Founder
Diversity Educator
Intersectional Storyteller 

She loves cats and vegan high tea 🫖🧁

Support Team

Support Team

Members, volunteers, friends, collaborators, and family with their kind and magical contributions, feedback, and support. 

Diversity & Inclusion programs:  

Led by Passion. Driven by Change. At Hyperdiverse, we're a D&I agency fueled by the power of diversity. Our leadership team, a force of passionate queer women of color. We don't just talk inclusion, we ignite it.

Superpowered by Storytelling. Forget dry policies and lectures. We believe in the power of stories to break down barriers and build empathy. We empower voices, amplify experiences, and co-create safe spaces for genuine connection.

ERG Experts, Not Outsiders. We don't just advise, we partner. Our deep understanding of ERGs allows us to tailor strategies, support leaders, and empower your diverse teams to thrive.

More Than Diversity. It's Hyperdiversity. We embrace the richness of identities and experiences. We go beyond traditional D&I to ensure everyone has a seat at the table, their voices are heard, and their potential unleashed.

Global Impact. Swiss-based. We're Swiss-based, but our mission for a more inclusive world has no borders. Let's work together to break down barriers and build a future where everyone feels valued and empowered.

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From Valais to a Vision for Switzerland

Hyperdiverse was born from a deep desire to create belonging. Our founder, an Afro-Caribbean, queer, expat woman, left her vibrant homeland to settle in a traditional village in the Swiss canton of Valais. Determined to make a difference, she faced roadblocks when advocating for diversity initiatives in a 125-year-old company. Yet, her persistence led to a landmark victory: the creation of the company's first-ever Queer ERG.

The overwhelmingly positive response and the joyous sight of the company represented at Zurich Pride for the very first time ignited a spark. It was a powerful reminder of the transformative impact of inclusion and the urgent need for more intersectional spaces across Switzerland.

Inspired by this experience, our founder established Hyperdiverse. We are dedicated to empowering organizations to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that every person's story holds power. Through intersectional awareness, education, and transformative storytelling, we envision a Switzerland where every individual feels seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.

This was the catalyst for Hyperdiverse. Arcy is on a mission to empower Swiss workplaces with diversity, equity, and inclusion. How?

ERG Expertise: Launching, growing, and coaching ERGs for measurable impact.

Powerful Storytelling: Keynote addresses that spark action and foster intersectional understanding.

Ready to ignite change in your organization?

Contact Arcy for speaking engagements and media inquiries. 

Discover our impactful ERG programs and D&I consulting services.

Heroes Create Safe Spaces

Now all over the world, people are creating safe spaces for themselves and others. Here at Hyperdiverse, we do the same.

We believe that people who create safe spaces are heroes.

Heroes wear capes, and we wear ours to remind ourselves every day, that building communities to celebrate diverse experiences is a necessary and fulfilling work.

We share the cape with all who want to step up and create safe spaces, share their stories, and build communities. 

Our mission is to champion safe spaces where diverse people and their intersectionality voices can flourish.

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