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PDM Consulting LLC

PDM Consulting LLC is a multi-purpose Black queer-owned and operated consulting firm centered on the power and progress of Black people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and young folks. We believe sustainable social change requires the active participation and engagement of those most affected by social problems.

Consulting services

We offer an expansive array of initiatives that honor the values and principles: Intersectional, Pro-Black, Pro-Queer and Trans, Sex Positive, Anti-Carceral, Healthcare Driven, Community Centered, and Culturally Responsive and Competent. We are committed to providing high-quality consulting services tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each organization we work with.

Policy & Advocacy Strategy

Our policy and advocacy consulting services are designed to help organizations and individuals achieve their goals through strategic advocacy campaigns and effective policy development.

We provide customized solutions that help clients navigate complex policy issues, engage with key stakeholders, and shape public opinion.

At our core, effective policy and advocacy consulting requires a deep understanding of the issues and the political and social context in which they are situated.

Culture & Change Management

We understand the importance of having a strong and positive company culture, and we are committed to helping you achieve your goals.

We offer a comprehensive culture management analysis to help you create and maintain a strong and positive culture within your organization centered on employees who are often silenced and otherwise ignored.

Facilitations & Trainings

We specialize in designing and facilitating dynamic and engaging trainings tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization. Whether you’re seeking to inspire your staff, align your board, or deepen your organization’s commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI), we’ve got you covered.

Each training is crafted to equip your team with actionable tools, foster deeper understanding, and empower meaningful change. Let us help your organization grow and thrive with workshops that truly resonate.

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Client Testimonials

Preston wowed the crowd at my organization's flagship event in 2024. His intellect, adept policy chops, and excellent speaking skills allowed him to clearly convey the critical nature of intersectionality in the movement for reproductive rights and justice. In doing so, he also centered key groups that are typically at the margins of the discussions including queer people, women of color, and young people. We will most certainly continue engaging him as a key partner moving forward.

Dr. Jamila K. Taylor

President & CEO, The Institute for Women’s Policy Research

I recently sought out Preston to craft a training that included an intersectional overview of LGBTQ+ justice and connections to reproductive justice. I love how he designed the materials so that the training really felt tailored to the needs of my group. He managed to cover a range of issues and connect the dots between them in a relatively short but very effective presentation. Preston is an engaging facilitator who brings warmth, knowledge, and a critical lens to the issues - I look forward to working with him in the future.

Cammie Dodson

Senior Professional Development Manager
If/When/How: Lawyers for Reproductive Justice

Preston Mitchum delivered an outstanding training on counter narratives for my team during our in-person gathering in late-Fall 2024. His ability to connect complex ideas around intersectionality, justice, and equity to our organizational context was remarkable. Preston tailored his presentation to meet our unique needs, blending thought-provoking insights with actionable strategies to help us grow as leaders and collaborators. His engaging facilitation style created an open, reflective environment where my team felt challenged, inspired, and empowered. I wouldn’t hesitate to invite him back for future sessions.

Laura Horne

Chief Program Officer, Active Minds

Preston D. Mitchum provided substantial support to our organization. His expertise on intersectionality opened new pathways for our board and staff to center Blackness in our work. Preston's facilitation style is engaging, thoughtful, and compassionate, creating a space where even challenging conversations felt constructive and empowering. He guided us in examining the intersections of race, gender, sexual orientation, and other identities, helping us uncover blind spots and adopt strategies to align our values with our practices. We wholeheartedly recommend Preston D. Mitchum to any organization seeking to deepen its understanding and practice of intersectionality.

Temi F. Bennett & Hanh Le

Co-CEO’s, If, A Foundation for Radical Possibility

Preston shows up as a consultant and professional ready to hold space, to say the quiet part out loud, and dive into the complexity of this work with fortitude at his core. As a researcher, he's helping to ask hard questions. As an advocate, he's constantly bringing in nuance into our movements. And as a writer, he's challenging all of us to elevate. I highly recommend Preston as a thought partner, co-conspirator, and consultant.

Lindsay Menard-Freeman

Founder, The Torchlight Collective

Latina Institute had the privilege to work with Preston to advance our policy priorities. He is always ready to bring folks together and get things done. Preston’s approach is informative, strategic, passionate, and fun! When facilitating a meeting or offering a training, participants leave with clear goals and ready to move forward. That is possible because of his approachability, ability in providing an intersectional analysis, and deep knowledge of several different levels of government. Preston is a true pleasure to work with and we are grateful for his commitment to Reproductive Justice!

Ann Marie Benitez

Senior Director of Government Relations, Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice

Working with Preston Mitchum on policy consulting for Vibrant Emotional Health was an exceptional experience. His expertise in intersectional advocacy, strategic thinking, and deep understanding of policy development made a significant impact on our initiatives. Preston's ability to blend compassion with a results-driven approach truly set him apart as a trusted and invaluable partner.

Laura Evans

AVP, Public Policy & Government Affairs, Vibrant Emotional Health

Thinking very much in this moment of community and the people who help create spaces for the conversations that need to happen so we can move forward together. In that spirit, I really want to lift up Preston's amazing facilitation and strategic work. UAP has worked with Preston over 2024 to bring together advocates to reflect on the current moment and plan for the future and each conversation has been more rewarding than the last. If you're looking for a brilliant and empathetic facilitator and strategist, I can't recommend him more.

Dilly Severin

Executive Director, Universal Access Project

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Introducing the Preston Mitchum Collection. A culmination of Preston’s work as a Black and queer civil rights advocate, public speaker, writer, and professor.

Preston is available for consultations, speaking engagements, on-camera appearances, and freelance writing.