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Dr. Kesslyn is an educator, doctoral coach, speaker, and author. Dr. Kesslyn Brade Stennis' goal is to be a dynamic difference-maker!

As an award-winning educator, a leading doctoral coach, respected international personal empowerment speaker, and noted faith community servant-leader, it is her mission to inform and inspire as many as possible to live in a space where apex and opportunity intersect.

Dr. Kesslyn holds several degrees: PhD in Social Work and a Master's of Divinity from Howard University, a Master's of Social Work Degree from The Ohio State University, and a Certificate in Women's Studies, also from Howard University. And she is a proud graduate from Oakwood College!

Currently, she is Director of the Minority Fellowship Program at the Council on Social Work Education. There she supports doctoral and master's students through their academic programs. She also addresses a wide range of issues faced by emerging BIPOC scholars and marginalized communities including diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, racism, oppression, and marginalization.

Prior to this position, Dr. Kesslyn was a tenured Full Professor in the Department of Social Work and was the Executive Director of the Dr. Dorothy I. Height Center for the Advancement of Social Justice at Coppin State University.

In addition, she is Founder of Kesslyn Enterprises, LLC, and is Chief Coach and Consultant with The PhD Consultants which she founded to provide inspiration and information for doctoral pursuers so they too can leverage their knowledge and experience to make a difference in the world.