Fawzi Belal, Founder of Liberatory Innovation Consulting “True equity is the foundation upon which we build a liberated future.”
With over 15 years of experience in education, healthcare, and social services, Fawzi Belal is dedicated to advancing social justice, equity, inclusion, and belonging. As the founder of Liberatory Innovation Consulting, he helps organizations integrate equity into their strategies, prioritize underserved communities, and achieve measurable progress.
Grounded in humanism, Fawzi focuses on actionable frameworks and sustainable solutions that address systemic inequities. His work has driven policy reforms, expanded access to education, and enhanced belonging and employee retention programs for underrepresented groups.
A collaborative leader with a Master’s in Human Services specializing in Organizational Development and Leadership, Fawzi is also a certified leadership coach and fluent in English, French, and Arabic. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, soccer, outdoor activities, and advocating for social justice through volunteer work on several Washington state boards.
Join Fawzi in building a future where every community thrives, and equity, justice and liberation are at the core of every action.
Liberatory practices: are equity-focused approaches to problem-solving and innovation that disrupt status quo systems and create justice-centered solutions through inclusion and collaboration. They provide guiding principles to help leaders navigate complexity, build trust, and address systemic oppression while centering human values. Paired with a structured process for developing and implementing solutions, this approach empowers leaders to challenge norms and achieve equitable, impactful outcomes
Centering Impacted Voices: Elevating the perspectives and leadership of individuals and communities most affected by injustice to inform and shape solutions.
Notice and Reflect: Developing an ongoing awareness of historical and systemic oppression, personal biases, and contextual dynamics while continuously assessing how these factors influence actions and decisions.
Iterative and Ethical Experimentation: Creating and testing solutions in ways that prioritize learning, minimize harm, and uphold the dignity of all participants.
Breaking Status Quo Dynamics: Challenging traditional power structures, processes, and metrics to envision and implement transformative systems aligned with justice and equity.
Sustainability and Resilience: Embedding grace, rest, and intentional pacing to prevent burnout and support the long-term viability of change efforts.
