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Jennifer Brown

Author, Speaker, and DEI Thought Leader

Ali Khokhar
Co-Founder, CEO
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Ali Khokhar
Co-Founder, CEO

Jennifer Brown (she/her) stands at the forefront of diversity, equity, and inclusion thought leadership. A highly sought-after speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and best-selling author, Jennifer has dedicated her career to helping organizations build more inclusive cultures where all employees can thrive.

With over two decades of experience working with Fortune 500 companies including Google, IBM, Intel, and LinkedIn, Jennifer brings unparalleled expertise to the DEI space. Her work extends beyond corporate settings to leading research institutions like the Mayo Clinic and prestigious business schools including Columbia and Kellogg. As a member of L'Oréal's Global Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board and cultural intelligence consultancy Sparks & Honey's Influencer Advisory Board, she continues to shape the future of workplace inclusion at the highest levels.

The Missing Link in DEI Education

As the author of "How to Be an Inclusive Leader," Jennifer has witnessed firsthand how leaders can struggle to translate DEI concepts into practical action.

"After reading a book or attending a training session, leaders often want more guidance. They reach out asking for ongoing support and safe spaces to learn. But traditional consulting models can't scale to meet this need – there simply aren't enough hours in the day to provide the kind of consistent, personalized guidance each leader requires."

This gap between knowledge and practice emerged as a critical challenge in Jennifer's career work. She observed that while leaders could grasp DEI concepts intellectually through reading and training, they often struggled with practical implementation. The journey to becoming an inclusive leader requires more than understanding – it demands ongoing practice, real-time feedback, and a safe space to work through challenges.

Bringing DEI Education to Life Through AI

After years of witnessing these struggles firsthand, Jennifer recognized that AI technology could bridge this crucial gap. By creating an AI-enabled learning experience, she could provide leaders with a trusted partner for practicing difficult conversations, working through real scenarios, and receiving immediate guidance tailored to their specific challenges. This approach would allow leaders to move beyond theoretical understanding to develop the practical skills and confidence needed for authentic inclusive leadership.

In collaboration with Amigo, Jennifer is creating an AI companion course that transforms her book's frameworks into interactive learning experiences. This innovative approach maintains the authenticity and expertise that readers expect from Jennifer while providing personalized, on-demand guidance through exercises that deepen understanding and build practical skills.

"AI offers something unique – the ability to provide private, judgment-free spaces where leaders can explore vulnerable topics, practice crucial conversations, and receive immediate guidance based on their specific challenges. It's about creating more opportunities for meaningful practice and reflection that lead to real behavior change."

AI Jennifer creates powerful learning moments through a wide range of exercises, such as:

Personal Reflection: Identity exploration exercises guide clients through examining their own social and cultural identities, helping them understand how these shape their worldview and leadership approach. AI Jennifer creates a safe space for vulnerable reflection, asking thought-provoking questions and offering supportive guidance based on Jennifer's expertise.

Practicing Skills: Through role play exercises, clients can practice responding to real-world scenarios such as addressing microaggressions or proposing new DEI initiatives. AI Jennifer provides immediate feedback and coaching, helping leaders build confidence in having difficult conversations and driving meaningful change.

Strategic Action Planning: Personalized planning exercises help clients translate insights into action. AI Jennifer guides them through developing specific, measurable goals and identifying concrete steps they can take to become more effective allies in their organizations.

Storytelling for Impact: Collaborative exercises help clients craft compelling narratives about their own DEI journey using specific frameworks. AI Jennifer helps users shape their experiences into powerful stories that can inspire and influence others.

A Vision for Inclusive Leadership Development

Jennifer's AI companion course represents a bold step forward in DEI education.

"This is about creating a transformative learning experience that meets leaders where they are and guides them through their personal journey of growth."

The AI provides several unique advantages:

  • Safe Space for Practice: Leaders can work through sensitive topics and practice difficult conversations in a private, judgment-free environment.
  • Consistent Support: Users can engage with the material at their own pace, with 24/7 access to guidance and feedback.
  • Personalized Learning: The AI adapts to each user's needs, providing relevant examples and challenges based on their role, industry, and experience level.
  • Practical Application: Interactive exercises help users immediately apply concepts to their own workplace situations.

Looking Ahead

The integration of AI into DEI education opens new possibilities for how organizations approach inclusive leadership development. Organizations can also use Jennifer’s course to provide supplementary support for existing DEI initiatives, offering consistent coaching and feedback between formal training sessions.

The broader implications for DEI education extend beyond individual learning experiences. As organizations seek to build more inclusive cultures, scalable tools that support continuous practice and development will become increasingly vital. The ability to gather data-driven insights into common challenges and learning patterns will help shape future program development. Jennifer's work in this space demonstrates one path forward: combining established DEI frameworks with new technologies to create more accessible, consistent, and measurable leadership development opportunities.

Learn more about Jennifer Brown's work here.

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