Kazique Jelani Prince
Founder @Jelani Consulting, Llc
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WORK HISTORY
Founder @Jelani Consulting, Llc
Austin, TX, US
I lead Jelani Consulting, a strategy and innovation firm helping organizations build trust, belonging, and operational clarity in complex environments where culture and leadership determine whether values become daily practice.For 19+ years, I’ve partnered with corporations, nonprofits, and public agencies to move beyond performative DEI toward durable, human-centered change. My work spans three connected areas:1. Executive & Organizational Strategy• Serve as fractional / virtual Chief Equity & Belonging Officer to CEOs and executive teams• Design operating models, governance structures, leadership practices, and multi-year roadmaps• Translate equity and belonging goals into measurable systems and behaviors2. Product & Platform Innovation (Founder – Djembe)• Creator of Djembe: Inspiring Inclusive Connections, a conversation-based system and emerging digital platform• Used in leadership development, staff culture initiatives, community engagement, and education• Helps teams build psychological safety, trust, and meaningful dialogue through structured reflection and culturally grounded design3. Thought Leadership, Training & Applied Practice• Design executive coaching, leadership programs, and organizational learning experiences• Apply consulting psychology, behavioral science, and African-centered wisdom traditions• Creator of the Listening for Belonging framework for navigating conflict, identity, power, and collaboration• Lead comprehensive assessment, coaching, and training using validated tools including the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and communication styles frameworksEngagements include executive advisory, culture transformation, organizational diagnostics, leadership development, facilitation, productized learning experiences (Djembe), and program evaluation.Specialties: organizational culture, leadership development, belonging & psychological safety, communication, systems change, facilitation, human-centered design.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University
Ed.M., Counseling Psychology and Guidance
Georgia State University
Ed.S., Counseling Psychology
Prairie View A&M University
B.S., Psychology
The University of Georgia
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology
SKILLS
ABOUT KAZIQUE JELANI PRINCE
Bridging People, Policy, and PossibilityI’ve built my career at the intersection of strategy, equity, and community impact—ensuring that leaders, organizations, and policies truly serve the people they’re meant to uplift. Equity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of strong communities, innovative businesses, and a better future for all of us.Whether advising CEOs, shaping public policy, or leading DEI initiatives, my mission is clear: break down barriers, foster meaningful collaboration, and drive real, measurable change. Key Wins: Guiding top executives as a Virtual Chief Equity Officer, helping CEOs, presidents, and executive directors embed equity into their organizational DNA. Leading global DEIB transformation with a $1.8M budget, shaping strategy and execution for a company producing automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software. Revitalizing a stalled employer branding project—within just 6–8 months, I launched an inclusive strategy where past attempts had failed, using global assessments, focus groups, and real-world insights. Securing $2M in funding to expand student access to city services and designing racial equity training for Austin city employees, including law enforcement officers.With experience spanning government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, I help organizations move beyond surface-level commitments to real, measurable progress. If you’re looking to build inclusive, people-centered solutions that make a lasting impact—let’s connect. DM me or reach out directly. Let’s make equity real.
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