Jennifer Brown (she/her) is the
trusted voice organizations turn to
when workplace culture is at a
crossroads. With over two decades of
experience guiding leaders through
moments of tension, transformation,
and opportunity, Jennifer has become a
leading authority on building
inclusive, future-ready workplaces
where everyone can thrive. <br>
She is the bestselling author of four
influential books, including
Inclusion, the award-winning How to Be
an Inclusive Leader (now in its second
edition), and the Wall Street Journal
bestseller Beyond Diversity. Her
writing dives deeply into identity,
privilege, equity, and practical tools
for lasting organizational change. As
a sought-after keynote speaker,
Jennifer has delivered impactful talks
for Google, LinkedIn, IBM, Toyota,
Columbia Business School, Kellogg, and
Vanderbilt. She also serves as a
strategic advisor to global brands,
including L’Oréal and the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation. Her
signature framework, the Inclusive
Leader Continuum™, is used across
industries to guide individuals and
organizations from awareness to
sustained action. From the C-suite to
the front lines, Jennifer empowers
leaders to bridge the gap between
business imperatives and human
needs—cultivating cultures of
resilience, authenticity, and trust.
In addition to her authorship and
speaking, Jennifer is a regularly
quoted expert in the media, with
features in outlets including The New
York Times, NPR, Bloomberg, Harvard
Business Review, and now, the
Financial Times. In an era of rising
polarization and rapid change,
Jennifer brings a steady, strategic
presence. She helps companies navigate
complex conversations, embrace
difference, and create workplaces
where people feel seen, valued, and
safe. Jennifer is also the host of The
Will to Change podcast, with nearly
15,000 monthly listeners tuning in for
honest conversations about leadership,
identity, and the future of work. She
lives in New York with her partner of
25 years, Michelle. Learn more at
www.jenniferbrownspeaks.com.