Our Services

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Education

FC Hurdle provides school improvement technical assistance and structures to build the capacity of school leaders.

Past Projects

Supported Portland State University to audit website content through a racial justice framework and develop best practices that Portland State website content managers can use in content/curation decision-making.

Supported over 10 Washington school districts in advancing system-level leadership and continuous improvement. Facilitated state-required Action Plan workshops, and led the review of Comprehensive Needs Assessments and School Improvement Plans for 49 schools (2025–2026). Developed and implemented bias-reduction calibration tools to support equitable audit processes.

Cultural Awareness

We provide experiences to build client awareness regarding how culture impacts practices, policies, systems, and organizational outcomes.

Past Project

Established African-American Affinity Group for educators in SW Washington.

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City, county &
State Government

Whether you are a city department or a state agency, FC Hurdle Consulting knows how to make your projects meaningful and engaging for stakeholders.

Past Projects

Supported the City of Portland’s Office of Community Technology with strategic planning technical assistance, stakeholder engagement, cultural awareness professional development, data collection support and analysis, and a comprehensive study with findings and recommendations.

Facilitated a retreat for Oregon STEM Directors, engaging participants with the Culture Check: Building a New Dominant Culture tool and guiding them in making individual commitments to deepen and grow their leadership practice.

Supporting BIPOC Businesses

FC Hurdle Consulting, LLC recognizes the diverse spectrum of people, cultures, histories, and life experiences that people bring to schools, workplaces, and local communities. Our mission is to offer professional development in cultural awareness for organizations aiming to enhance their capacity to examine personal cultural mindsets, behaviors, and organizational structures. We focus on evaluating systems, policies, and practices to incorporate cultural strengths that lead to improved outcomes. Our approach aims to eliminate the misuse of cultures, emphasizing the unique hues of the Pacific Northwest region.

Past Project

Engaged with various business networks such as Texas Small Farmers and & Ranchers Community Based Organization.

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Construction

FC Hurdle Consulting brings together community knowledge and analytics to meet the data collection needs of our partners.Whether you are a city department or a state agency, FC Hurdle Consulting knows how to make your projects meaningful and engaging for stakeholders.

Past Project

Consulted with the National Association of Minority Contractors regarding their data collection needs.

Valued Reviews

Real Educators, Leaders & Educational Faculty
Thank you for your encouragement to have conversation from the heart. Sometimes the experience I have working with facilitators who focus on race and equity leaves me feeling like an outsider—and as if I should feel guilty for existing. Your facilitation and activities inspired thoughtful conversation, and I would feel comfortable learning more from you.

Workshop Participant

Oregon STEAM HUB Retreat

We thank you, Conrad Hurdle, M.A.T., for facilitating our convening of the STEM Hub Directors for Oregon STEM Hubs. It was a fantastic workshop, it added such value to our convening, and we each were committed to a call to further action. Thank you.

Jarvez D. Hall

Director of East Metro STEAM Partnership

Our monthly meetings have become a valuable touchpoint for reflection, growth, and strategic thinking, and I truly appreciate the time and thought you bring to every conversation. Specifically, I’m appreciative of the way you offer both positive and constructive feedback in a thoughtful and balanced way. In every conversation, you’ve pushed my thinking, especially around my goals while also affirming the work that my staff and I are doing—this combination has made you an invaluable resource to me and to my school community. Thank you for your steady presence, your insight, kindness, and genuine commitment to my success. I truly appreciate you and feel so grateful to have your support.

Regina Carter

Educator

As a General Manager in the industry, we encounter diverse people on a daily basis. This is also true when it comes to my employees who have different personalities. I’ve had the opportunity to work with Conrad on several occasions as far as employee relations and have received great advice. He was able to help guide me to ensure to ask the correct questions in such a way that the employee guided themselves to a better decision. This approach provided us with a positive, constructive and teachable moment.

Tara Campbell

General Manager

Understanding leadership in higher education has been a curious journey. I wondered if I had the skill set and knowledge to be an effective department chair. My work with Conrad over the last three years highlighted my talents and helped provide confidence to work with other administrators, supervisors and navigate systems. His multi-cultural approach allowed me to perceive myself and leadership in a different light. Thank you, Conrad!

Dr. Keith Dempsey

George Fox University

Conrad has been more than just a consultant. He has changed my outlook on teaching and life. Without his expertise and true understanding of support, I would have quit my teaching job of 22 years. Conrad showed me how to enhance the instructional strategies I implemented within in my program. He is a person that will listen and take action to help you resolve any problems you are dealing with at work (lesson plans, administrators, evaluation, and any other school related conflicts). Conrad, I thank you for not allowing me to give up on my profession.

Tim Mitchell

Educator

Loved the equity conversation time in breakout rooms where we learned each other’s stories; and had very meaningful conversations based on rich topics given to us. This was the best training I had all summer… so rich, and thought-provoking, and left with many great resources! Thank you, Conrad!”

2020 Colors of the Northwest Seminar

Educator

My biggest takeaway is that sometimes we as humans become stunted to take action for fear of “getting things right”. The time to take action is now. I commit to speak up more for injustice and inequalities.

Participant

Digital Equity Anti-Racism Initiative 2021

It was not a coincidence that we met Mr. Hurdle while doing community work near his office several months ago. It was a blessing. Mr. Hurdle helped us get a clearer picture of what we would like our organization Better Chances do for the community and how we can take the proper steps to get it done! He connected us with solid resources. We are grateful for his knowledge and support. We appreciate him very much.

Kadir Abdullahi

Better Chances Inc. - Non-Profit

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