“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Our mission simply put: “Aspire to inspire before we expire.”

CNJ Associates Services

Workshops

CNJ Associates works holistically across all levels of an organization to operationalize core Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Access concepts.

Toolkits

CNJ Associates will assist organizations in curating toolkits to be used by staff, board members, and advisory committees.

Consulting

CNJ Associates works to understand each organizations’ needs and develops a organic approach to strategic alignment, board development, and organizational capacity, and culture.

Workshops, Webinars, and more!

CNJ Associates takes a holistic approach to building workshops around the needs of each organization we work with. We aim to build out shared approaches, goals and objectives to meet each client’s goals and missions. Our webinars have very specific practices that include intentional engagement, humor, and honesty. To learn more, contact our team!

Curriculum Development

CNJ Associates recognizes how quickly music educators have to pivot. We work to help educators strategize their curriculum to provide a robust music education virtually and in-person. We customize our approach based on the school district, current Music Education curriculum and the community 

Please reach out and learn more about our work!

Keynote Speaking

Calida is passionate about intentionality and living with passion. She brings her life experiences, board membership, and executive leadership to the conversation. She wants to make sure listeners hear a call to action in every speech she presents. Humor, vulnerability, and storytelling are part of a keynote speaking experience with Calida.

Board Appointments and Associations

  • Connecticut Arts Alliance – President
  • El Sistema USA– Clerk
  • Suzuki Association of the Americas
  • Southern New England Suzuki Association 
  • Tri-State National Diversity Council
  • Connecticut State Arts Council Board Member
  • Music School at Sound Crossing

Executive Coach, Teacher, and Performer

You are the designer of your vision and brand, and you alone have the power to define how that looks and impacts the world! Leadership Coaching Package: The Leadership Coaching Package is customized based on your needs as a visionary. CNJ Associates will assist you in building out the best package to maximize and tailor your gifts in an impactful manner. This service is perfect for:

  • Early Career individuals
  • Emerging Career individuals
  • Mid-Career individuals
  • Transitioning Careers individuals
  • Community Organizers, and public figures

Teacher/Performer

Our founder and managing partner, Calida Jones, maintains an active performing and teaching schedule. She continues to offer private violin lessons, master classes, and performances for all types of events. Please contact her at calida@cnjassociates.com 

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