A native of eastern North Carolina; Jacqueline prides herself on strategy, excellence, and delivery. Powers holds a bachelor's degree in Speech Communications from North Carolina A&T State University, a master's degree in Leadership and Management from Amridge University. In addition, she holds certifications as a professional behavioral analyst (CPBA), transformation life coach, meditation coach and facilitator, and event planner.Jacqueline's career highlights include partnering with organizations to advance access, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the black college space; leading consecutive increases in enrollment growth for the nation’s largest public historically black college, implementing national collegiate and retail marketing campaigns for organizations including Sony Music, Essence, and Touch Tunes, organizing large scale events, and facilitating professional development and leadership trainings.In her spare time, Jacqueline enjoys media work, women’s empowerment, exploring personal growth and leadership development concepts, and spending time with family.