Jacqueline Gonzalez

About Jacqueline Gonzalez

Independent consultant specializing in corporate philanthropy/social impact, branding/marketing/campaigns, employee experience, research + evaluation, and other systems-change related advocacy work. I am most excited when I contribute to events and experiences that foster a sense of purpose and fulfillment across teams, teens, families, and communities.Demonstrated Interests (Personally and Professionally)- Reimagining how employers can show up in community and for their employees- Designing innovative postsecondary strategies with meaningful, relevant outcomes for teens- Creating innovative and memorable learning experiences and instructional tools- Directing equitable career pathways & youth development programs- Building community-informed and employer-invested talent strategies, especially in service of retail/food/hospitality industries- Advocating for economic mobility for those impacted by systemic barriers to successCurrent activities- Serving as Chair of Tulsa’s Hispanic/Latinx Affairs Commission- Active volunteer with a number of Tulsa-based organizations, including serving as the Parade & Opening Ceremony lead for Tulsa\'s Oktoberfest (Rated #1 in the USA in 2024 & 2025)- Founder, School Night Social Club, organizing social & service events in Tulsa.Past Personal Highlights- Completed a graduate certificate in AI Systems Management at Strayer University- Former Community Vice Chair, Indigenous Inclusion at Best Buy Co- 2023–24 James Beard Foundation Legacy Network Fellow supporting local food policy conversations and building more inclusive restauranteurship systems for budding restauranteurs- Former Chair and At Large leader of TYPROS (One of the largest young professional organizations in the country)+ Tulsa Regional Chamber Board Member- Graduate of New Leaders Council + LT Represent (Leadership Tulsa)I bring a unique and interdisciplinary background in program design, workforce innovation, employer engagement, facilitation, research, policy, and education—plus a deep interest in lifelong learning and inclusion. I am eager to support teams in making a meaningful impact in their communities.

Experience

1. Founder & Principal Consultant, Frontier Strategy

   Howdy Jackiez Consulting

   Aug 2025 — Present · Tulsa, OK, US

   Howdy Jackiez Consulting helps organizations wrangle smarter, not harder. That means cutting through complexity with clarity, creativity, and collaboration. I bring a grounded, human-centered lens to every project, helping teams make the most of what they have while building systems that truly serve people. I am always aiming for outcomes that feel authentic, inclusive, and built to last.Current partners include- Career-connected learning advocacy and CoP management with Common Group & Catalyze- Employer activation and fair-chance hiring advocacy with Rezme- Consumer behavioral research support and marketing with Marketing AnalystsAlways open to a conversation. DM to learn more or visit HowdyJackiez.com

Education

• Tufts University

  MA

• Truman State University

  BA