Cultural Competence

What is Cultural Competence?

• “We find better, more effective solutions when we have a diverse team working on a problem. Differing worldviews and life experiences bring more opportunities for new and creative ways of looking at things in a new light, which offers a wider range of solutions.” (Janet Gonzalez-Mena, 2016)
• “Importance of being sensitive to, understanding of, and respectful of differences—and not just cultural and income differences but also differences in family structure. We must all honor and appreciate diversity if we are to fulfill the dream of a pluralistic society based on equity and social justice.” (Janet Gonzalez-Mena, 2016)