Communications Strategist · Facilitator · Coach
Clarity.
Courage.
Compelling Narrative.
I help organizations and individuals build the clarity, courage, and narrative power to drive real change — through coaching, facilitation, and strategy grounded in a racial equity lens.
What I do
Strategy, facilitation, and coaching — grounded in equity.
Communications & Narrative Strategy
Helping organizations and leaders find the story that moves people — from message architecture to public-facing narrative that holds up under pressure.
Organizational Alignment & Facilitation
Designing and leading high-stakes convenings where diverse stakeholders build shared understanding and move toward collective action.
Individual Coaching
One-on-one coaching for leaders and communicators who want to speak with greater clarity, authority, and authenticity — especially in complex or high-visibility moments.
The most powerful thing you can do is learn to tell the truth in a way people can actually hear.
Shawon Jackson is the founder and Executive Director of Vocal Justice, a national education nonprofit building youth power and social justice literacy in schools. He teaches communications at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and consults for leading foundations and nonprofits.
About ShawonLet's connect.
Whether you're a foundation, nonprofit, or individual leader — I'd love to explore what's possible.