Meet JC

Speaker. Humorist. Facilitator. Connector.

JC brings more than 25 years of specialized expertise in Communications, Interpersonal Communication, and Training & Development. A dynamic coach, consultant, and speaker, she is deeply passionate about helping individuals and teams unlock their potential. JC delivers engaging, energizing, and highly effective learning experiences that blend humor with meaningful insights; ensuring her audiences not only enjoy the process, but walk away with practical tools and knowledge that support their personal and professional growth.

Experience That Informs the Message

  • Bachelor’s Degree – Eastern Michigan University

  • Master’s Degree in Public Speaking & Interpersonal Communication – New York University

  • 25+ years in communication, facilitation, and training

  • Experience across workforce development, corporate, and public-sector environments

JC’s background allows her to connect with individuals from all walks of life. She has worked alongside them, led them, and learned from them.

JC’s mission is to empower people to communicate with purpose, authenticity, and impact. Through transformative keynote speaking, masterful facilitation, and tailored communication coaching, JC creates engaging, laughter-filled learning experiences that resonate long after the moment has passed. Drawing on more than 25 years of expertise across sectors, states, and diverse audiences, JC equips individuals and teams with the tools, confidence, and insight they need to grow, connect, and thrive. By blending humor with strategy and heart with skill, JC aims to elevate workplace culture, strengthen human connection, and ignite growth in every room she enters.

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How JC Shows Up

JC believes communication should feel human—not scripted, stiff, or intimidating. Her approach blends humor, real-life experience, and practical strategies that audiences can apply immediately. She creates spaces where people feel seen, heard, and energized to grow.

Whether on stage, in a training room, or behind the mic as an emcee, JC’s goal is the same: to elevate connection, strengthen culture, and help people show up as their best selves.

Rooted in Service and Community

A proud Detroit native, JC is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a member of the Alabama Association of Public Personnel Administrators (AAPPA), and a Loaned Executive for the United Way of Madison County. Service, leadership, and community impact are woven into both her personal and professional life.

Beyond the Stage

Outside of her professional work, JC enjoys serving as Mistress of Ceremony for events, volunteering, DJing, traveling, and spending time with her husband, DeQuan, their spirited daughter, Qairo, and the family and friends who keep her grounded and inspired.

When you invite JC into a room, you're inviting experience, energy, and a genuine commitment to connection.

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