Building belonging, transforming culture
Welcome to BelongingU: Rieth Strategy Solutions, where I partner with campuses and organizations to cultivate genuine, meaningful belonging. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge and guided by the Five Rs belonging framework, I provide relational, research-driven consulting services that create real, sustainable impact. Together, we can transform your culture and build a more inclusive, equitable, and connected future.
Our Approach
At BelongingU, Benny uses a unique, research-driven approach to create lasting change. His consulting is grounded in Indigenous knowledge and the Five Rs belonging framework—relationships, relevance, reciprocity, respect, and responsibility—guiding institutions to build communities where people feel connected and valued. By blending evidence-based practice, storytelling, and culturally rooted ways of being, Benny help teams move from intention to action and create environments where belonging is lived every day. Discover how Benny's approach can help your institution or business thrive.
Our Services
BelongingU: Rieth Strategy Solutions offers consulting services that strengthen belonging, transform organizational culture, and align mission, vision, and values. Through strategic planning, belonging assessments grounded in the Five Rs, customized workshops, team-building sessions, and motivational speaking, we tailor every service to meet the unique needs of your institution or business. Explore our offerings and discover how we can help your community thrive.
Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations to identify areas for improvement in fostering belonging, equity, and inclusion.
Workshops
Customized workshops to build skills and promote understanding of belonging concepts, teambuilding, etc.
Strategic Planning
I support institutions in developing strategic plans that align deeply with mission, vision, and values.
First Year Experience
I help institutions redesign their FYE programs to be more engaging, joyful, interactive, and rooted in belonging.
About BelongingU
BelongingU: Rieth Strategy Solutions is dedicated to cultivating inclusive, equitable, and connected campus cultures. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge and guided by the Five Rs belonging framework, Benny partners with institutions to foster authentic belonging and meaningful change. Based in Green Bay, WI, Benny serves clients across the United States. Discover our story and our commitment to transforming higher education.
Transforming campuses, one relationship at a time
At BelongingU: Rieth Strategy Solutions, we believe that fostering belonging is essential for creating thriving campus communities. Our relational, research-based consulting services are designed to help institutions and businesses cultivate authentic connections, promote equity, and empower every member of their community. Explore our resources and join us in building a more inclusive future for higher education.
"BelongingU's approach transformed our campus culture. The relational focus and research-based strategies created a more inclusive environment for all students."
"The workshops provided by BelongingU were invaluable. Our faculty and staff gained a deeper understanding of belonging and practical strategies for implementation."
"BelongingU's commitment to Indigenous knowledge and the Five Rs framework is truly inspiring. Their consulting services have had a lasting positive impact on our institution."
About Benny Rieth Ed.D.
I am the founder of BelongingU: Rieth Strategy Solutions and a higher education leader dedicated to creating communities where every person feels seen, valued, and connected. As an enrolled member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and a descendant of the Menominee Nation, my work is grounded in Indigenous ways of being and guided by the Five Rs—Relationships, Responsibility, Respect, Relevance, and Reciprocity. These values shape how I approach leadership, strategic planning, and belonging-centered transformation.
With nearly a decade of experience in higher education, I have led initiatives in student affairs, enrollment, DEIB, first-year experience, and student engagement. Throughout my career, I have developed belonging ways of being that transforms cultures, reimagined campus programs, and helped institutions create cultures that align with their mission, vision, and values.
I bring storytelling, joy, and authenticity into everything I do whether consulting with college departments, coaching student leaders, or speaking to teams about belonging, optimism, and Indigenous knowledge. My goal is simple: to help organizations strengthen their culture, build meaningful relationships, and create spaces where people thrive.
Belonging isn’t just an outcome—it’s a way of being and I’m here to help you bring that to life in your community.