Leslie Avant-Brown, Mpa, Mcc Email and Phone Number
Master Certified Coach, Leslie Avant-Brown is an innovator, facilitator, coach and thought leader within movement work. Her relentless desire to fuel systems change in support of BIPOC and vulnerable communities has changed the fabric of this work. With her down to earth demeanor, she brings a unique mix of laughter, curiosity, healing, creativity and strategy to support Changemakers – those who are designing innovative strategies that benefit future generations. She believes that moving beyond traditional leadership approaches will revolutionize the way that people work and thrive. "I have dedicated my life to supporting Changemakers to grow and heal as they design strategies and systems that support liberation. I do this because I know, what we plant today will bloom tomorrow."Leslie serves as CEO at her firm Blooming Willow Coaching, a culturally relevant Healing Centered Coaching practice that allows her to partner with individuals, organizations, foundations and businesses. Her specialization areas include "all things" coaching including: one-on-one and group coaching, training, and designing sustainable systems that imbed a coaching approach. Through her firm, she also runs the Conductors Community Coaching Certification Program an International Coaching Federation Accredited Certification Program geared towards BIPOC Changemakers and White Changemakers committed to serving BIPOC communities with Healing Centered Coaching. Prior to earning her coaching certification Leslie worked in the nonprofit capacity building sector, supporting work that promoted social justice -- she has a background in leadership development and evaluation. “What brought me to the field of coaching was the idea of supporting deep change while aligning my strengths to support conductors of change.”
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Chief Executive OfficerBlooming Willow Coaching Sep 2012 - PresentOakland , Ca, UsBlooming Willow is a Black Woman owned Coaching and Training firm that was created to support ChangeMakers to grow and heal as they design a future that propels collective liberation. Our unique Healing Centered Coaching™ approach was designed to ensure that individuals and communities receive culturally relevant, cutting edge, coaching that propels sustainable change. Our firm is focused on supporting BIPOC Changemakers and white Changemakers committed to centering healing and growth in communities.Our team prides ourself on our commitment to supporting deep sustainable change and we achieve that through our signature Blooming Willow Healing Centered Coaching approach. Our approach is facilitated through a partnered, planning and processing strategy that invites Changemakers/clients to consciously design growth strategies that support them to shift from an undesired state to a desired state, hence healing themselves while growing. In Healing Centered Coaching the aim is not about fixing the client, it’s about supporting them to move from where they are now, to where they want to be in the future. So our powerful Healing Centered Coaching approach, provides an opportunity for clients to Pause moving away from doing, Ground in intention, Align opportunities to maximize impact and step into Action that honors growth and healing with the support of an accountability partner.
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Coaching Faculty And Community TrainerLeadership That Works Jan 2014 - Jun 2020Mumbai Suburban, Maharashtra, InLeadership that Works trains people all over the world to fully empower themselves and others. We're a consortium of seasoned practitioners committed to helping people awaken to their personal power, no matter what their sphere of influence. We have especially deep roots in organizational coaching, where we've seen how one leader's transformation can catalyze positive change, recharging employees and reconnecting leaders at all levels. This professional experience—combined with an extensive network of contacts in for-profit, nonprofit and government sectors—allows us to offer programs unparalleled in depth and real-world application. -
Director Of Programs (International And Us)Leadership That Works Jan 2017 - Jun 2019Mumbai Suburban, Maharashtra, InLeadership that Works trains people all over the world to fully empower themselves and others. We're a consortium of seasoned practitioners committed to helping people awaken to their personal power, no matter what their sphere of influence. We have especially deep roots in organizational coaching, where we've seen how one leader's transformation can catalyze positive change, recharging employees and reconnecting leaders at all levels. This professional experience—combined with an extensive network of contacts in for-profit, nonprofit and government sectors—allows us to offer programs unparalleled in depth and real-world application.
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Director Of CoachingBeyond Emancipation Sep 2013 - Sep 2016Oakland, California, UsBeyond Emancipation (B:E) is Alameda County's primary provider of services for former foster youth. The mission is to support Alameda County’s current and former foster and probation youth to make successful transitions to adulthood and living independently. B:E now serves over 1000 youth ages 16-24 annually. -
Jr. Evaluation AssociateKorwin Consulting Sep 2012 - Jan 2016San Francisco, California, UsKORWIN CONSULTING, an evaluation and planning firm, advances social justice solutions by identifying community strengths, building organizational capacity, and evaluating impact. We know that many organizations struggle to find time for the thoughtful reflection that leads to program refinement and true social change. -
Associate Project DirectorCompasspoint Nonprofit Services Jun 2010 - Sep 2011Oakland, Ca, UsProvides project management, research, evaluation and design support for a variety of CompassPoint’s leadership and consulting projects, including the Leadership Development Program for Executives Serving Transition-Age Youth, the Fundraising Academy for Communities of Color, the Leadership Development Program for Next Generation Leaders of Color and the 2011 Daring to Lead national research project on executive leadership. -
Campus ManagerCoro Northern California Jan 2010 - Jun 2010San Francisco, California, UsAn achievement gap exists within Bay Area public high schools. The Coro Exploring Leadership Program aims to support its school partners in closing the achievement gap by equipping students with leadership tools, connecting them to resources, and instilling in them the confidence and courage to take an active role in their communities. -
Honoring Emancipated Youth Program CoordinatorUnited Way Of The Bay Area Jan 2009 - Jun 2010San Francisco, Ca, UsSince 1922, United Way of the Bay Area has been combining forces with Bay Area nonprofits, corporations, government agencies, labor and individual donors to address our region's most pressing challenges. But we’re not the United Way of the past. We’re building a movement to cut poverty by harnessing the collective power of our community. As an employee of HEY I managed several community collaborative projects and three community work groups focusing on employment, education, and emancipated foster youth needs at intermediary advocacy organization. -
Associate DirectorOzone House Youth & Family Services 2006 - 2008Ypsilanti, Michigan, UsOzone House is a community-based, nonprofit agency that helps young people lead safe, healthy, and productive lives through intensive intervention and prevention services.Since 1969, Ozone House has actively developed unique, high-quality housing and support programs and services that provide support, intervention, training, and assistance to runaway, homeless, and high-risk youth and their families. Through these support services, we help youth develop essential life skills, improve their relationships, and enhance their self-image so that they may realize their full potential for growth and happiness. At Ozone House I managed the daily operations of a non-profit agency, with a $2 million/year operating budget, providing services 24 hours/day at multiple residential locations for homeless and runaway youth between 10 and 20 years old. -
Program AssociateNew Detroit Inc. 2003 - 2006New Detroit's mission is "to work as the coalition of Detroit area leadership addressing the issue of race relations by positively impacting issues and policies that ensure economic and social equity." The coalition is comprised of leaders from civil rights & advocacy organizations, human services, health & community organizations, business, labor, foundations, education, and the media and serves as a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization.At New Detroit I managed the implementation of the Compassion Capital Initiative (CCI), a $500,000, 3-year, federal grant that assisted community and faith-based nonprofits to build and strengthen their organizations.
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King - Chavez- Parks Program CoordinatorEastern Michigan University 2001 - 2003Ypsilanti, Mi, UsThe Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) partners with Southeastern Michigan school systems in working toward the goal of enriching and enhancing the lives of students in their pursuit of learning. As part this goal, OAMI sponsors a variety of pre-college programs that work annually with over two thousand 7th-12th grade students who are underrepresented in post-secondary education. The focus of these pre-college programs is academic motivation, exploration of ethnic heritage, scholarship and achievement. These programs are designed to increase student interest and representation in higher education. At EMU I supervised the daily operations of a university sponsored, pre-college summer program to introduce middle school students to the benefits of a college education.
Leslie Avant-Brown, Mpa, Mcc Education Details
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University Of MichiganNon-Profit/Public/Organizational Management -
Eastern Michigan UniversityBachelor Of Science - Bs
Frequently Asked Questions about Leslie Avant-Brown, Mpa, Mcc
What company does Leslie Avant-Brown, Mpa, Mcc work for?
Leslie Avant-Brown, Mpa, Mcc works for Blooming Willow Coaching
What is Leslie Avant-Brown, Mpa, Mcc's role at the current company?
Leslie Avant-Brown, Mpa, Mcc's current role is Master Certified Coach| Creator of Healing Centered Coaching (TM)| Founder of Blooming Willow Coaching &Training| Supporter of Changemakers Growth & Healing.
What schools did Leslie Avant-Brown, Mpa, Mcc attend?
Leslie Avant-Brown, Mpa, Mcc attended University Of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University.
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