Dr. Darnisa Amante-JacksonManagement Seminar Faculty, Western New York

Founder & CEO, The Disruptive Equity Education Project & DEEP Corporate Consulting Partners

Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson is a cultural and equity strategist , educator, and entrepreneur. Pairing her entrepreneurial spirit with a profound commitment to social justice, Dr. Amante-Jackson leads efforts to inspire transformative restructuring of organizational cultures within both the public and private sectors as the successful founder and CEO of two companies – The Disruptive Equity Education Project (DEEP) and DEEP Corporate Consulting Partners (DCCP).

Since earning her master’s degree in Sociocultural Anthropology from Brandeis University, and her Educational Leadership Doctorate (Ed.L.D.) – from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Dr. Amante-Jackson collaborates with districts, district leaders, school level leaders, institutions of higher learning, nonprofits, corporations, and boards to embed organizational cultures that deepen diversity, elevate equity, bolster belonging, and increase inclusion. Whether in the classroom, boardroom, or conference room, she has helped to establish cultures built on a common foundation of respect, accountability, belonging, and value.