Jenna Azar

About Jenna Azar

I’m a values-driven, collaborative leader with 20+ years of experience partnering with organizations to design and lead inclusive, high-impact learning and change initiatives. My work sits at the intersection of learning design, facilitation, and organizational development—helping teams strengthen culture, navigate complexity, and move from intention to action.I specialize in building trust across difference, cultivating interdisciplinary partnerships, and co-creating innovative models that expand access and opportunity for learners of all ages and backgrounds. I’ve designed and facilitated hundreds of experiences, from intimate leadership coaching to large-scale events of 500+ participants, supporting organizations through moments of growth, transition, and strategic inflection.As a creative, relational, and equity-centered facilitator, I an dedicated to designing spaces that are both inclusive and focused —where people can surface hard truths, build shared ownership, and translate insight into sustained change. My work supports personal growth, strengthens intergroup relationships, and advances strategic planning, leadership development, and continuous improvement.Core ExpertiseDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, & BelongingCommunication & Effective FeedbackTeam Engagement & Leadership DevelopmentRestorative Practices & Conflict TransformationOrganizational Change & Talent StrategyAt the heart of my work is a commitment to creating environments where people feel seen, valued, and empowered so individuals thrive, teams collaborate with clarity and trust, and organizations build the conditions for long-term impact.

Experience

1. Chair of the Board of Directors

   Cohesion Network

   May 2023 — Present

Education

• Lehigh University

  Master's of Education, Educational Leadership

  2012 — 2014

• Cedar Crest College

  Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice and Psychology

  2003

• Shenandoah University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Organizational Leadership

  2024 — 2027