Hello, I'm Dr. Lisa B.
Dr. Lisa Jenkins Brown is a successful and accomplished multi-hyphenate who has excelled in numerous areas over her lifetime. Dr. Lisa grew up speaking as a child at church events. So, it was a natural that while in college, she became the Voice of the American Stock Exchange, recording the end of day news and rates that were distributed to radio stations across the country. Here's a snapshot of Dr. Lisa's life: - A single mother for 28 years, Dr. Lisa has over 30 years of experience as an expert speaker. - Over 10 years experience as a human resources professional with two Fortune 100 companies - Corporate trainer with a focus on cultural competency, including unconscious bias, diversity, inclusion & advocacy and intergenerational communications. - The first woman on record to have been voted in and called to the senior pastorate of two established Baptist churches. - A faculty member with the American Management Association as a Diversity & Inclusion Trainer - Over 14 years as a faculty member teaching multicultural studies with the largest public university system in the United States, the City University of New York - Author of 3 books - Over 20 years as a faith-based and civic leader building communities and bridging ecumenical divisions and promoting interreligious dialogue & collaborations - Certified Prepare/Enrich Relationship Counselor and Ordained Wedding Officiant (Lead Pastor with over 20 years of real ministry experience) - Former member of a grammy-award winning gospel choir - Former runway model and staff model with the World Famous Apollo Theater. - Faith & Justice Fellow with FPWA - Advocate & Activist for women and marginalized communities - Appointed to various city and task forces and commissions. - Mental health advocate, particularly for those with ADHD (which both Dr. Lisa and her son share a diagnosis) - First woman to break both corporate and ecumenical glass ceilings in many areas. - Ovarian cancer survivor - and more!