Vanity Jenkins

About Vanity Jenkins

Most organizations don’t struggle with a lack of values.They struggle with turning values into strategy.I partner with C-suite leaders, boards, and HR teams to design leadership development and organizational strategies that intentionally shape culture, improving alignment, trust, retention, and performance. My work helps organizations move beyond aspirational commitments to inclusion and into operational systems that support people and results.As Founder and CEO of ShiftED Consulting, I bring over two decades of experience advising nonprofits, educational institutions, and mission-driven organizations on strategic planning, organizational culture, leadership development, and talent systems. I specialize in helping leaders see where culture is being shaped, often unintentionally, through structures, policies, incentives, and decision-making processes, and then redesign those systems to produce more inclusive and sustainable outcomes.Leaders typically engage me when they are at one of three inflection points:• They need a clear, data-informed analysis of how culture and inequities are showing up across their organization• They understand the issues but need strategy, systems, and operational clarity to address them• They have defined goals and need leadership development and organizational learning that translates those goals into consistent behaviors and practicesMy approach is pragmatic, human-centered, and results-driven. I help organizations develop realistic strategies, timelines, and accountability structures that reflect how people actually work across seasons, workloads, and competing priorities so culture change is sustainable rather than performative.Inclusive leadership is not a standalone initiative. It is the outcome of intentional strategy.If you’re looking for a strategic partner to help align leadership, culture, and systems in service of meaningful impact, you’re in the right place.Learn more at shiftedconsulting.com.EDUCATION:Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies - Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership (Expected 2027)DE & I CERTIFICATIONS:•Executive Coaching Certification • Art of Coaching Certification • Restorative Leadership Certification • International Institute for Restorative Practices (2019)Diversity Leaders Initiative Certification • Riley Institute (2017)

Experience

1. Founder, Lead Consultant

   Shifted Consulting

   Jul 2020 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   ShiftED’s programming has impacted professionals spanning twenty-five countries and threedifferent continents- On average, organizations see a 30%+ increase on culture data a year after working with ShiftED- We’ve grown our team to seven Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion expert facilitators who haveprovided over 450+ hours of stellar executive coaching to C-suite executives, school leaders, andconsultants- We’ve guided over 35+ organizations across the public, private, non-profit, and educationsectors through our racial equity framework and change management experiences.

Education

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor of Arts, Africana Studies (highest honors) and Women's and Gender Studies (high honors)

  2006 — 2010

• Penn State University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Educational Leadership - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

  2024 — 2027

• Delta State University

  Master of Education - MEd, Elementary Education and Teaching

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Curriculum Design
• Non-Profits
• Coaching
• Community Outreach
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Community Engagement
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Tutoring
• Curriculum Mapping
• Leadership
• Strategic Hiring
• Grant Writing
• Data Analysis
• Leadership Development Coaching
• Team Management
• Teaching
• Leadership Development
• Teacher Training
• Staff Development
• Microsoft Office 2010
• Educational Leadership
• Educational Technology
• Final Cut
• Nonprofits
• Educational Consulting
• Strategic Vision
• Classroom Management
• Excel
• Final Cut Pro
• Microsoft Excel
• Budget Management
• Lesson Planning
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Editing