About

Joanna L. Jenkins, Ph.D., is an interdisciplinary consultant, educator, strategist, author, and certified executive coach with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of research, culture, and creativity. She specializes in learning and development, curriculum and program design, and strategic communications through media innovation and engagement.

Dr. Jenkins partners with clients to conduct organizational needs assessments, lead program evaluations, and design custom learning experiences that close capability gaps and support growth. She develops strategies that help organizations connect with consumers, retain and develop top talent, spark intergenerational collaboration, team cohesion and enhance performance across teams. Her work centers on building scalable, inclusive, and data-informed solutions that foster high-impact leadership and long-term sustainability.

She brings deep experience across sectors, having served as Associate Dean, Program Director, and Professor in higher education, and as a Graphic Designer, Packaging Designer, Brand Strategist, and Senior Creative in the advertising industry. Dr. Jenkins has also consulted with schools, nonprofits, trade organizations, and corporations on initiatives ranging from workforce development and organizational culture to leadership and transformation.

Her approach is rigorous and human-centered integrating design thinking, research, and coaching to solve complex challenges with clarity and creativity.

Let's Collaborate

Dr. Joanna L. Jenkins offers a coaching portfolio across 5 primary areas:

Education
Strategic Communication
Creativity
Convergence
Leadership

Certifications and Expertise:

Certified in executive coaching, leadership/governance, and Inclusion, with specialized training in coaching historically excluded groups (Women, Black People, People of Color, individuals with Learning Differences, etc.).
Certified in storytelling, results-based facilitation, bias, CITI (research ethics), and anti-racism.
20+ years of experience in education, strategic communication industry (advertising, PR, and strategic planning), arts, creativity, design, and inclusion.
20+ years in teaching K-12, higher-ed, graduate, continuing education, and professional studies.
18+ years of experience in research — academic, field, and industry.
15+ years of experience in media.
13+ years in academic and career advising.
10+ years of experience in program development, evaluation and assessment.
10+ years of experience in psychology.

Specializations: Dr. Jenkins specializes in career development, intergenerational inclusion, professional and personal pivoting, cultural competence, strategic planning, and creative endeavors. Her coaching philosophy is grounded in intersectionality and convergence, addressing the multidimensional needs of her clients.

Dr. Jenkins integrates creativity and design thinking into her coaching by leveraging her background as a trained artist, writer, and graphic designer. This approach fosters innovative problem-solving, enhances strategic planning, and encourages clients to explore new perspectives and creative solutions in their personal and professional endeavors.

Clientele:

Executives and Leaders: Advancing inclusion, cultural competence, emotional intelligence, intergenerational collaboration, and creativity in the workplace.
Professionals, Students, and Educators: Navigating career pivots, leadership pathing, cultural nuance, education strategy, and career planning.
Creatives: Expanding across disciplines, completing creative projects (books, artwork, design), and cultivating inspiration.
Researchers, Faculty and Advanced Professional Students : Completing dissertations, grants, research design, and assessments.
Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners: Seeking strategic planning, branding, identity development, and media integration.

Custom Seminars and Workshops:

Dr. Jenkins creates bespoke seminars and workshops. Some of the most popular topics include:

Emotional Intelligence
Cultural Competence
Time Management & Critical Thinking
Research Strategy
Creativity
21st Century Literacies (Racial, Digital, Intergenerational, Technological)
Courageous Conversations
Inclusive Leadership
Visioning
Futuring/Future of Work
Bias
Leveling Up

Corporate Programming

ESG—Environmental, Social, Governance
CSR—Corporate, Social Responsibility
Surveys, Audits & Assessments
Bias
Envisioning
RECP in the Workplace
Strategic Planning
Corporate Cultural Competence
Measurement, Metrics & Tracking
Diagnostics

Executive Leadership

Corporate Programming

Inclusive Leadership Styles
Values-Driven Leadership
Cultural Competence
Burnout & Resilience Strategy
Wellness Strategy
Dynamic Allyship
Mentoring & Sponsorship Programs
Navigating Resistance
Inclusive Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Emotional Intelligence

Learning & Development

Corporate Programming

Learning & Development

Convergence Curricula
Culturally Informed Teaching & Learning Strategies
Cultural Competence
Inclusive Syllabi and Policy
Educational Equity
Microaggressions
Matrices & Assessment
Generational Diversity
Structural Grievance & Ethics
Needs Assessments

Graduate Programming

Under Graduate Programming

Learning & Development

Doctoral Coach & Mentor
Ph.D Media & Cultural Studies
Media Psychology
MFA Socially Engaged Art
MA Socially Engaged Art
MA Art Education for special populations (learning, cognitive & socio-emotional differences)
Post Baccalaureate

Under Graduate Programming

BA Strategic Communications; Advertising, Public Relations
BA Interdisciplinary Studies; Organizational Management, Graphic Design, Electronic Studio, Fashion Studies, Art History & Visual Culture
BA Converged Media

Professional Studies

Under Graduate Programming

Certificate Programs; Print, Digital & Animation Studies, Fashion Construction & Visual Merchandising, Interior Design;
Act 48 Credits; Micro-Credentialing;
Residential & Non-Residential Professional Development
Executive Professional Studies
Center for Excellence In Advertising

College Preparation

Strategic Communication

emotional intelligence

Advertising Camp;
Summer Art & Design Institute;
Pre-College
Fresher Orientation
Career Preparation
Career Readiness
Art Enrichment
Creative Technology

emotional intelligence

Strategic Communication

emotional intelligence

EQ & Consumer Behavior
Identity
Micro-agressions;
Inclusive Communication
Generational Diversity
Cultural Competence
Stigma & Othering
Bias
Race

Strategic Communication

Media Planning & Buying
Social Media
Digital Strategy
Organizational Communication
Advertising
Public Relations
Media & Messaging
Courageous Conversation

COURSEs — DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

(IN-PERSON, E-LEARNING, HYBRID; SYNCHRONOUS & ASYNCHRONOUS )

Advanced Print Design: Adobe Creative Suite
Advertising: Introduction to Advertising
Copy Writing & Design: Adobe Creative Suite
Media Planning and Buying
Research & Marketing
Advertising Sales
Campaigns
Capstone Communications Lab: Full-Service Student advertising and public relations agency
Computer Graphics: Composition and Design: Adobe Creative Suite
Fundamentals of Advertising and Storytelling
Graphic Design History
Visual Culture
Print Design: Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Production
Self Promotion and Marketing for Creative Professionals
Strategic Communications
Media Ethics
Media Psychology
Pop Culture and Communication
Race in Communications
Identity in Communications
Inclusive Communications
Intergenerational Relationships & Media Preferences
Cultural Competence in Communications
Courageous Conversations in the Workplace (Coaching)

Clients & Partners

"Joanna has a way of reaching beyond the wall and opening the door for education and transformative behavior. Her deep understanding of inclusion, combined with her passion & empathy, inspire meaningful change. Amidst challenges and uncertaintY, Joanna is a visionary And absolute joy to work with."

Corporate Programming

Corporate Programming

Corporate Programming

Executive Leadership

Corporate Programming

Corporate Programming

Learning & Development

Corporate Programming

Learning & Development

Graduate Programming

Under Graduate Programming

Learning & Development

Under Graduate Programming

Under Graduate Programming

Under Graduate Programming

Professional Studies

Under Graduate Programming

Under Graduate Programming

College Preparation

Strategic Communication

emotional intelligence

emotional intelligence

Strategic Communication

emotional intelligence

Strategic Communication

Strategic Communication

Strategic Communication

COURSEs — DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

(IN-PERSON, E-LEARNING, HYBRID; SYNCHRONOUS & ASYNCHRONOUS )

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