W O R K S H O P S

Workshops and seminars are designed to delve into the nitty-gritty of a specific topic through asset-based pedagogy.  The primary aim is that participants will learn from one another through a series of specially designed activities and empathetic dialogue. The intent is to create safe spaces to explore, discover and dive deeper into their potential, learning more about their self, peers and the world around them. All workshops and seminars require a commitment of at least twenty (20) participants, and a minimum of a few hours - but could be customized for longer periods of time (i.e. - a recurring course or conference-style).

W O R K S H O P   L I S T

#BlackGirlMagic: You. Us. Now.
Finding Your Jam 
MASTERMINDS: The Power of Positive Thinking & Mindfulness
About That Life: Building & Leading With Your Authentic Brand

K E Y N O T E S

Keynotes and seminars are delivered by Janelle personally, and are typically presented to audiences of at least 100 attendees or more. Themes include: youth empowerment, purpose-led living, social entrepreneurship, college access & persistence, racial equality, and artivism.

  • University at Albany Freshman Candle Lighting Ceremony
  • Albany High School AVID [college access] seminar 
  • University of Michigan Inaugral Diversity Conference
  • Ernst & Young International Intern Leadership Conference
  • Harvard Graduate School of Education Alumni of Color Conference
  • Ernst & Young Discover EY Leadership Conference
  • University of Michigan National Society of Black Engineers Ceremony
  • University at Albany Inaugural Diversity Conference
  • Oakland University Youth Leadership Conference
  • Duke University FUQUA School of Business Black & Latino MBA Organization
  • Tea Takeover - critical dialogue for women changemakers 
  • Apollo Theater College for Every Student Leadership summit

C O N S U L T I N G

If you work with young people (adolescents), I'd like to help. I believe in the power of collective impact. Below is a list of projects I've completed with consulting clients. 

  • Story2: re-design of teacher training & overhaul of curriculum; development of coaches integrated on-line training; led professional development & student courses in Riverside, CA; New Jersey; Detroit, MI; Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, MD and New York City
  • XQ Institute: student engagement for NYC road show to inform national strategy
  • College for Every Student: curriculum development; led students leadership development courses in Kentucky
  • Ernst & Young Americas Talent Development group: conducted national needs assessment; co-authored strategic insights paper to inform the future of talent development 
  • TandemED: co-authored business plan; presented pitch at Harvard Kennedy School; co-developed website & communication strategy 
  • South Bronx Rising Together: leading development of Proof Point Day 2016 to establish the first group of first-generation college graduates from the South Bronx; campaign to raise awareness & increase FAFSA completion

P E R F O R M A N C E

  • American Idol
  • Converse
  • PBS 
  • Harvard University 
  • Ernst & Young
  • Msterio Day Camp (Japan)
  • College for Every Student National Conference
  • Make Music New York Festival
  • Harvard Graduate School of Education Alumni of Color Conference
  • EY Diversity Leadership Conference
  • The Hall Pass Tour: headlining singer
  • Harvard Graduate School of Education Launch Campaign
  • Japan Society of New York: First Anniversary Memorial Service for 3.11 Tsunami
  • GEAR UP Kentucky 
  • Yale Bridgeport Year-End celebration

To request more information on these services (pricing, availability, etc.) , send an e-mail with the subject line "workshop," keynote," "consulting," or "performance" and tell me a little bit about your organization and the young people you work with.