About Us
Why does Empress Rules exist?
Empress Rules Facilitation House exists because organizations don’t fail from lack of effort, they get stuck in misalignment, unclear communication, avoidable conflict, and systems that don’t work for the people inside them.
We support leaders and teams through structured facilitation and strategic guidance that turns uncertainty into clarity. Our approach is calm, direct, and deeply human. We hold space for what’s real, and we help groups make decisions they can actually implement.
We’re known for creating environments that are both honest and safe—where people can speak openly, take accountability, and leave with a clear path forward.
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What Makes Us Different​
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We bring structure and soul—agenda, outcomes, and real care for the people in the room
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We translate complex dynamics into practical next steps
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We help leaders communicate with clarity, especially under pressure
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We focus on lasting change, not one-time moments
Our Vision
Organizations where people can tell the truth, make clear decisions, and work together in ways that are humane, effective, and sustainable.
Our Mission
Empress Rules Facilitation House supports organizations through facilitation, coaching, and organizational development that strengthens leadership, collaboration, and accountability. We help teams navigate complex conversations, identify what’s getting in the way, and build practical systems that support learning, follow-through, and lasting change.
Our Values
Humanity First
We believe people are not problems to be fixed. Our work centers dignity, care, and respect—especially in moments of tension, uncertainty, or change.
Clarity Over Comfort
We prioritize honesty and clear communication over avoidance. Real progress requires naming what’s real and making informed decisions together.
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Structure That Serves
We bring thoughtful structure—agendas, tools, frameworks, and follow-up—so conversations lead to action, not just insight.
Accountability With Care
We support accountability that is firm, fair, and sustainable. We believe responsibility and compassion can coexist.
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Consciousness Raising & Self Reflection
Facilitate connection and healing through community building, consciousness-raising activities, self-reflection, and accountability.
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Transformation
We value the ability of individuals and systems to change in ways that make racial justice possible. We recognize the importance of struggle in fueling transformation.
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Justice
We value fairness, the best foundation for unity among all people.
Equity
We focus on expanding access to leadership and decision-making—especially for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, rural communities, and people navigating low incomes. We believe the people most impacted should help design the solutions and lead the work.
Professional Development
Provide professional development that fosters environments of inclusion and learning.
Who is Kheoshi Owens, MBA
Kheoshi Owens, MBA is a mother, activist, tennis fanatic, artist, and North Portland native—and the Founder of Empress Rules Facilitation House. She brings more than 20 years of experience supporting public agencies, utilities, counties, and nonprofit organizations through facilitation, organizational assessment, strategic planning, and executive coaching. Kheoshi is known for helping leaders and teams navigate complex conversations, strengthen accountability, and move from insight to implementation.
Kheoshi holds an MBA with an emphasis in Financial Accounting from DeVry University, a BA in Criminal Justice from Portland State University, and a Certificate in Strategy Execution from Harvard Business School. Her educational background informs her ability to pair relational facilitation with operational clarity, financial awareness, and implementation-focused strategy.
She is the creator of the BEHOLD™ Framework, a structured approach used to guide assessment, reflection, synthesis, and actionable systems change. Through this framework, Kheoshi translates qualitative and mixed-method insights into clear, implementation-ready recommendations aligned with institutional goals and public-sector requirements.
Kheoshi has led and contributed to high-impact work across the region, including organizational assessments and implementation planning with Energy Trust of Oregon, anti-racism and culture change efforts with the Portland Bureau of Transportation, strategic planning with CARES Northwest, an equity assessment for Portland Children’s Levy, and co-developing the Prosper Portland Culture Change Roadmap.
Her leadership has been recognized with the Portland Community College Diamond Alumni Award for outstanding service to the community and selection by the Portland Business Journal as one of “Rose City’s Finest: Celebrating 100 Black Leaders in Portland.” Kheoshi is also a founding member of Energy Trust of Oregon’s Diversity Advisory Council, and a founding member of the Equitable Giving Circle.
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