My strategies improve your Organization. Community. Leadership.
April Jean
April Michelle Jean is a racial justice trainer, consultant, community organizer, and systems change strategist whose 18-year career has focused on illuminating the impacts of race and racism on systems, institutions, organizations, communities, and individuals; with a specific focus on mitigating disparate outcomes for individuals who identify as Black/African American. In her training and consulting, she examines the impact of race in systemic outcomes to promote liberation and justice for historically marginalized and disenfranchised communities. Her specific niche is in training organizational leaders on Cultural Competency/Responsiveness, Equity, Racial Justice, and Systems Thinking Approaches.
Ms. Jean is also the owner of Pure Jeanius Consulting; and co-founder of Racial Justice Advocates, a newly formed women-led consulting effort focused on reimagining a comprehensive systems approach to improve outcomes for communities of color in the Sacramento region and beyond.
Areas of Expertise
Consulting & Capacity Building
I support organizations, teams, and individuals with increasing their practice skills by exploring a multitude of topics including, community engagement, cultural responsiveness, equity, racial justice, fostering safe and inclusive work environments, and systems thinking approaches.
Executive & Individual Coaching
I coach executives and leaders who are ready to become more race-conscious and culturally responsive in their leadership. I will support you to become more intentional about leadership, as you increase your personal awareness and confidence to lead from a race-conscious lens.
Public Speaking
My public speaking skills developed over the course of my twenty-year career as a social worker, racial justice trainer, community organizer, consultant, and systems change strategist. My speaking engagements empower attendees to engage in critical thinking and discussion around key principles of racial justice, cultural responsiveness, allyship, and collective healing in additions to other various topics.
Thought Partnership
As a thought partner I will work in partnership with you to create a new vision for your leadership that is rooted in equity, racial justice, cultural responsiveness. I also work in partnership with statewide and local coalitions, committees; offering a unique perspective on assessing systems and structures to identify patterns and strategic interventions to disrupt and dismantle racism and oppression.
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My Core Values
TRUTH
To achieve true justice we must first acknowledge that the harm and trauma suffered by Black and Indigenous People has shaped the experiences and relationship to white supremacy for all People of Color living within the United States. Therefore, it is essential to center the unique lived experiences both historical and current, cultural richness and practices, and the many intersections of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. This belief must be valued and centered in all that we do. Maintaining an intentional focus on race is essential to equity and achieving true justice and liberation.
LIBERATION
Liberation the guiding principle for creating a world in which white supremacy is abolished, and all systems of oppression are dismantled. This world provides equitable access, resources, safety, and power to all People of Color, who have been historically marginalized and oppressed due to systemic racism and oppression. Liberation for all People of Color allows us to create new institutions, policies, practices, programs, and relationships that honor the humanity and liberation of all people in order to create a world in which we are all free.
HEALING
Healing from white supremacy and racism is a journey that involves understanding the history of oppression, the violence, harm, and trauma inflicted on Black and Indigenous and other People of Color in America. It acknowledges the feelings of shame, guilt, and anxiety of those who identify as white. The journey of healing is a life-long learning process that includes a clear understanding of the role history plays in racism, oppression, bias, and harm. To heal from racism, you must re-educate yourself and unlearn the processes of racism.
"I SO ENJOYED our conversation. You're a very inspiring professional and helped me to really enter this topic (Racial Justice) from a place I now feel like I am starting to understand. I'm excited to learn more about the positive impact that these changes will make on my organization and I am really excited to take your workshop!"
Alicia Jeffery
Executive Director of Operations, Square
April Jean is a powerhouse of wisdom, discernment, and mastery. Talk about solid foundations and cutting-edge conversations. In a time when truth-speaking and accountability are most needed, she delivers!
Michelle Cook
Director Folsom Cordova Community Partnership
I had the opportunity to work with April Jean on multiple occasions. Her commitment to serving others through a justice-focused lens, building community, and strategic thinking is refreshing. If you are tired of talking about what you'd like to do and ready to do the hard work of systems change, I highly recommend April Jean and Pure Jeanius.
Dr. Addie Ellis
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TRUTH
Maintaining an intentional focus on race is essential to equity and achieving true justice and liberation.
LIBERATION
Liberation for all People of Color allows us to create new institutions, policies, practices, programs, and relationships that honor the humanity and liberation of all people in order to create a world in which we are all free.
HEALING
To heal from racism, you must re-educate yourself and unlearn the processes of racism.
