Book with Dr. Jackson
Our firm is dedicated to helping individuals, organizations, and educational institutions navigate key challenges with an equity-minded approach. We focus on enhancing workplace dynamics, employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity while ensuring fair and inclusive practices. With expertise in student success and development, academic program and curriculum design, career and leadership advancement for women, and workforce talent and retention, we help foster growth and create lasting, equitable change for all. Let us partner with you to build a thriving, inclusive environment with everyone in your company thrives.
Speaking
Engagements/Trainings
Unlock the potential of your organization through our dynamic speaking engagements and professional development trainings. We offer insightful discussions and practical strategies that address key challenges in workplace dynamics, employee development, and retention. By focusing on equity-minded solutions, we help foster environments where diverse perspectives are valued and individuals thrive.
Speaking Engagement Highlights
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VCU Graduate Education Week - Diversity in Education; Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA - Keynote Speaker (2024)
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There’s Power in the Pause: The Role of Mental Health Breaks in Black Women’s Professional Journeys; MERC Conference, Richmond, VA (2024)
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DEI: Creating a Culture of Belonging: Where’s My Seat?; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Atlanta, GA (2024)
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International Women’s Day; Katherine Johnson Community Center, Richmond, VA (2024)
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Black Business Showcase; Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, VA (2024)
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Your Purpose and Vision Matter; Fafali Organization, Accra, Ghana (2023)
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Developing your Leadership Brand; Fafali Organization, Accra, Ghana (2023)
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Managing Conflict as a LeadHER; Fafali Organization, Accra, Ghana (2023)
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Unveiling the Power of Black Women in Leadership: Shifting Paradigms through Personal Narratives; MERC Conference, Co-Presenter, Richmond, VA (2023)
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Celebrating Diverse Leadership: Connecting Culture and Community; OSLEL DEI Conference - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA - Keynote Speaker (2023)
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From Data to Practice: The Impact of First-Year Seminar Courses on Minority Student Success; Virginia Educational Research Association, Virtual (2022)
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From Data to Practice: Student Success Courses for Underrepresented Students; National Conference on Students in Transition, Atlanta, GA (2022)
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Facilitating Space and Belonging for Black Women; VCU Career Development and Employee Conference, Co-Presenter, Richmond, VA (2022)
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The REAL Conversation: Advocating for Respect, Equality, Authenticity, and Leadership Advancement for Black Women, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Virtual (2022)
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The Power of Practice: Using the Jackson 5P's Model to Transform the VCU Experience; VCU Career Development and Employee Conference, Richmond, VA (2021)
Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Are Saying!
“Lauren Jackson's dedication to our Fafali Gender Equality Program has been truly remarkable. Her commitment to positive change, demonstrated through innovative ideas and strategic insights, has significantly elevated our organization. Lauren's professional acumen addressed nuanced community challenges bringing practical and forward-thinking solutions. Her ability to connect with and inspire young minds has empowered them to dream bigger! We eagerly look forward to continuing our collaboration.“
-Fafali Organization
Accra, Ghana
Quality of Presentation: “Excellent!”
[This presentation helped me learn] “more ways to support students.”
[This presentation helped me learn] “how an identity-based FYE [seminar course] can work and
how to start it.”
“I thought this was a great session and I hope to implement something similar at my institution.”
-National Conference on
Students in Transition
“Lauren was a captivating
and engaging speaker - that
not only inspired our attendees to
work towards justice-oriented mindsets in the workplace - but gave
our attendees tangible action
steps to create empathic and
inclusive environment going
forward. I would recommend
Lauren for any organization or
entity that wants to dive into
the work of creating
inclusive spaces.“
-Virginia Commonwealth University
OSLEL Department