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.
Jennifer Brown
Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Leadership Expert, Speaker, Best Selling Author
About
Education
Fordham University
Master of Science in HR/Training & Development
Manhattan School of Music
Master of Music in Opera
Middlebury College
Bachelor of Arts in History & Art History, Cum Laude
Experience
Jennifer Brown LLC
Founder / 2006 — Present
Jennifer’s body of work spans nearly two decades of helping leaders and organizations thrive. As the Founder & CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting (2005–2024), she built a globally recognized, woman and LGBT-owned strategic consulting firm that partnered with Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and nonprofits to transform workplace culture. Their work focused on equipping leaders to build inclusive workplaces, launch and scale ERGs, design executive education, and embed belonging into the employee experience. Today, Jennifer continues this mission, offering keynote speaking, leadership development programs, executive coaching and advisory partnerships that help managers and executives navigate tough conversations, foster psychological safety, and prepare for the future of work.
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