Dr. Veirdre Jackson is an award-winning author, educator, and entrepreneur recognized as a leading educational trainer in trauma-informed practices and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging). With over 20 years of experience supporting non-profit and executive leadership, she has become the CEO and Founder of Living Strong Consulting LLC.

Dr. Jackson has harnessed her passion for building organizational resilience and personal strength on behalf of youth, families, and educational professionals. She provides training, consulting, and support to impact children from the inside out.

She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and consultant. Her commitment to leadership and organizational development is elevated through her John Maxwell Team Certification. Her internet radio show and podcast, Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity, airs on Voice America’s Empowerment Station, Spotify, and iHeartRadio, reaching over 100K listeners in more than 75 countries with inspirational, authentic, and practical stories from lived experiences shared by her guest cohosts.