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Meet Kenisha Coon

Kenisha Coon, MS
Keynote Speaker| Author| DEIB Expert | Antiracism Leader | Child Welfare Advocate

Kenisha Coon, MS, is a nationally recognized leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and antiracism work, with lived experience of trauma and resilience in the child welfare system. She holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Psychology, a Post-Master’s Teaching Certificate in Psychology, and a DEI in the Workplace Certification. She is currently a PhD Candidate.

With over 15 years of experience in child welfare, DEIB, and systems change, Kenisha is a transformational leader dedicated to dismantling systemic inequities. She facilitates strategic planning, training, and consulting nationwide, collaborating with government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations to create sustainable, equitable change.

Kenisha is a graduate of the Minority Professional Leadership Development (MPLD) Program and has partnered with organizations such as Adopt US Kids, the National Adoption Association, Families Rising, the Children's Bureau, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, various municipal governments, and the Jackson County Collaborative Network. Her work engages policymakers, social workers, educators, and grassroots leaders in developing culturally responsive programs, evidence-based coaching initiatives, and organizational strategies that advance equity and inclusion.