Navigating culture, identity, and difference can feel overwhelming — even when your heart is in the right place.
Rooted Mosaic supports individuals, teams, and organizations in developing cultural identity, intercultural agility, and redemptive leadership — so you can engage across difference with confidence, humility, and clarity.
Many individuals and teams want to foster belonging, justice, and connection—but feel stuck, unsure, or overwhelmed. I help you move forward when:
You’re not sure how to talk about culture, identity, or race without causing harm.
You want to lead well across difference but lack shared language or tools.
Your team desires belonging yet struggles with tension or silence.
You’re navigating your own cultural identity and want clarity and grounded confidence.
You see gaps between your values and your practices and want guidance to grow.
You’re committed to change but need a clear, hopeful starting point.
IF THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR, YOU’RE NOT ALONE
YOU DON’T HAVE TO NAVIGATE THIS ALONE
A ROOTED, REDEMPTIVE APPROACH
Rooted Mosaic integrates story, systems, and self-awareness so growth becomes practical, transformative, and sustainable.
I help you:
Name and understand your cultural story
Build skills to engage across difference with humility and courage
Recognize the systems shaping your context
Lead with clarity, authenticity, and compassion
Create spaces of belonging where every story matters
STAY CONNECTED TO THE ONGOING CONVERSATION
I also write regularly about identity, belonging, faith, power, and what it means to engage with difference with courage and humility in real life.
WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER
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A research-backed assessment + guided debrief to map out your intercultural growth pathway.
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Personalized support to deepen identity clarity, intercultural capacity, and leadership presence.
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Facilitated, small-group experiences designed for reflection, dialogue, and practice. Ideal for book studies, history circles, and identity exploration.
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Custom services for teams and nonprofits, including messaging audits, staff development, facilitated dialogue, and culture-building.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP? LET’S BEGIN
Whether you want to clarify your own identity, strengthen your team, or lead in a diverse world with integrity—I’m here to guide you.
Meet Julia
I’m Julia Van Der Werf — founder of Rooted Mosaic and an intercultural coach who works at the intersection of identity, leadership, and belonging.
My work has been shaped by years of teaching, community-based leadership, and walking alongside people navigating difference in real, imperfect contexts. I’m rooted in Minneapolis, raising three boys in the middle school years, and continually learning how to live with intention — aligning what we believe with how we show up.
I don’t approach this work as someone with all the answers, but as a fellow learner committed to growth, honesty, and repair. I believe meaningful change happens in community — when we listen well, stay curious, and choose to grow together.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING…
"Julia guided a transformative three-year initiative that strengthened our cultural competencies and helped us better welcome underrepresented groups. She’s a skilled teacher and strategic thinker, and Rooted Mosaic is an invaluable partner for any ministry or faith-based organization seeking to embody hospitality and inclusion."
Katy White- VP of Goer Experience, GoCorps
“Julia is a gifted teacher and communicator who makes complex topics accessible. She brings deep insight into identity, equity, and diversity, and she compassionately guides individuals and groups through meaningful growth and transformation.”
Janelle Hosfield- DEEPER Program Participant, Epiphany Covenant Church
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