Willie Jackson

Independent Consultant · Dallas, TX

• Partners with executives and HR leaders to design learning strategies that embed equity, inclusion, and psychological safety into leadership frameworks and organizational culture, enhancing global performance and internal accountability.
• Collaborates with senior partners to identify performance gaps and develop leadership programs focused on inclusive communication, cross-cultural collaboration, and manager enablement to strengthen belonging and engagement across global teams.
• Designs and scales inclusive leadership development programs for 50+ clients across diverse business sectors, training 450+ managers in anti-discrimination practices and equitable decision-making — resulting in a 35% improvement in team inclusion scores.

ReadySet · Oakland, CA (Remote)

• Led global operations as a strategic talent business partner to design and scale inclusive leadership programs for 200+ global clients, integrating DEIB principles into manager enablement, learning architecture, facilitation, and performance systems.
• Examined learning and performance pain points to design and manage complex cross-functional systems connecting learning, belonging, accountability, and impact — increasing program adoption by 30% and participant satisfaction by 40%.
• Partnered with senior stakeholders across HR, Communications, and People Ops to operationalize learning strategies that advanced equity, strengthened engagement, and improved leadership capability across distributed teams.

Abernathy Magazine · Harlem, NYC

• Launched and scaled a media platform dedicated to amplifying stories of Black leadership, identity, and belonging — publishing 400+ original pieces and producing community events that advanced representation in media for senior executives nationally.
• Secured corporate sponsorships and strategic partnerships surpassing $200K+ in total partnership value, aligning brand storytelling with social impact, equity, and professional growth narratives across industries.
• Directed editorial, contributor, and event strategy to elevate visibility for emerging voices globally, fostering a culture of mentorship, authenticity, and shared learning to enhance individual and collective growth.

Seth Godin's altMBA · Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

• Built the digital learning infrastructure for a global leadership development program that has transformed 7,000+ professionals across 100+ countries, enabling real-time collaboration and peer-to-peer learning — positioning the brand as a leading L&D hub.
• Partnered with program leadership, vendors, and global stakeholders to design and refine the collective curriculum, strengthen facilitation models end-to-end, and enhance accessibility and inclusivity for diverse cohorts.
• Applied data and feedback analysis to improve participant outcomes, expand alumni engagement, and establish scalable systems for continuous learning and community growth — surpassing program expectations by +30% within 12 months.

W3 EDGE · Boston, MA

• Led professional services and client success operations for a global web optimization platform used by 1M+ websites, overseeing process improvement and technical learning initiatives that streamlined internal and external business operations.
• Designed and implemented onboarding and knowledge systems that improved client enablement, reduced resolution times year over year, and strengthened cross-functional collaboration across engineering and product teams for 24+ continuous months.