ETHNIC ISSUES

The SMS Difference

SMS staff comes from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and as a result provides the sensitivity and knowledge essential to assist organizations and agencies that are closely involved with diversity issues. SMS provides assistance in addressing ethnic issues in a number of ways.  Hawaii is made up of a diverse ethnic population, with no ethnic majority. As populations of the United States are changing, the experience and knowledge gained in the islands during the past few decades is becoming valuable to communities outside the State of Hawaii. SMS’s experience and knowledge is deep and broad

Identifying specific behaviors Identifying specific needs Addressing special issues Providing Diversity Training

Ethnic Issues Products and Services

Primary Research Telephone surveys Focus Groups One on One interviews Feasibility Studies Cultural Impact Assessment Social Impact Studies Consulting Planning Development Database Management Training Facilitation of Planning Seminars Diversity Training

Clients

Client types: Not for Profits, Government Agencies

Clients include: Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Alu Like, Queen Lilliokalani Childrens Trust, Department of Health, Hawaii Police Department