Bridging Cultures Group was created to foster inclusion and respect in all segments of society to address divisions that were steadily increasing prior to and post the 2016 presidential election. Founder and CEO, Dr. Debbie Almontaser, started the company as an initial response to The Southern Poverty Law Center report that highlighted the rise of hate against Jews, Muslims, African- Americans, LGBTQ, and undocumented immigrant communities in America in 2016. As a result, the impetus of Bridging Cultures Group was formed to disrupt this negative trend by building bridges among all communities adversely affected by this rise in racism, hate, and xenophobia. Bridging Cultures Group’s mission has been to dismantle stereotypes through training and consultative services in education, social advocacy, organizational development, and culturally mindful food initiatives for the past 8 years.

Dr. Debbie Almontaser saw the inception of Bridging Cultures Group as an opportunity to be a voice and thought leader for her community and empower others to speak for their communities. As a result, Bridging Cultures Group works with all communities facing bias and discrimination and networks with the appropriate subject matter experts to satisfy the needs of misrepresented communities.