Scott W. van Loo
Adjunct Faculty
What I do
I am an Adjunct Faculty member with the Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) and a Facilitator for Equity Labs, GSSW. I am passionate about transforming systems to advance equity and justice while centering the lived experiences of minoritized communities.Professional Biography
Scott van Loo, MA (he/him/his) is the founder and Principal Consultant at Culturas Consulting Group, Inc. Scott is passionate about creating transformative learning experiences that empower individuals and organizations to build more equitable and inclusive communities He specializes in designing and delivering dynamic professional development experiences that drive systemic change, focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), leadership, change management, data-driven strategies, and engaging stakeholders.
With over 30 years of experience, Scott has facilitated workshops and professional training nationwide and internationally, working with a diverse range of clients including K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporations. His background includes roles as a lead facilitator for the National Coalition for Equity in Education and PassageWorks Institute, faculty at the Institute for Brain Education, and Director of Leadership, Diversity, and Inclusion at Glowmundo. He currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty member for the Graduate School of Social Work and Equity Labs at the University of Denver.
Prior to founding Culturas Consulting Group, Scott held leadership positions in higher education, including Director of the César Chávez Cultural Center at the University of Northern Colorado and Director of the Learning Effectiveness Program at the University of Denver. He also brings valuable experience as a special education teacher and administrator in public schools, serving diverse student populations across various locations. As a mixed-heritage individual with Lebanese immigrant grandparents, his work has consistently centered on empowering marginalized communities.
Outside of work, Scott enjoys playing music, exploring Colorado's natural beauty, and spending time with his wife, family, and friends.
With over 30 years of experience, Scott has facilitated workshops and professional training nationwide and internationally, working with a diverse range of clients including K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporations. His background includes roles as a lead facilitator for the National Coalition for Equity in Education and PassageWorks Institute, faculty at the Institute for Brain Education, and Director of Leadership, Diversity, and Inclusion at Glowmundo. He currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty member for the Graduate School of Social Work and Equity Labs at the University of Denver.
Prior to founding Culturas Consulting Group, Scott held leadership positions in higher education, including Director of the César Chávez Cultural Center at the University of Northern Colorado and Director of the Learning Effectiveness Program at the University of Denver. He also brings valuable experience as a special education teacher and administrator in public schools, serving diverse student populations across various locations. As a mixed-heritage individual with Lebanese immigrant grandparents, his work has consistently centered on empowering marginalized communities.
Outside of work, Scott enjoys playing music, exploring Colorado's natural beauty, and spending time with his wife, family, and friends.
Licensure / Accreditations
- Certified Life Coach
- Certified Facilitator
- Professional Teacher License
- Professional Principal License
