Jennifer L. Brown

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Dr. Jennifer Brown is a former senior administrator in higher education. Dr. Brown's illustrious career in public higher education spans over 20 years, encompassing various leadership roles such as Professor,  Distance Education Director, Graduate Dean, Vice Provost and Provost. With her extensive experience in academia, Dr. Brown possesses a deep understanding of the challenges faced by leaders in the field. Her visionary mindset and seasoned leadership make her well-equipped to provide invaluable insights and guidance to academic organizations and professionals alike. Dr. Brown is passionate about working with authentic and humanistic leaders.

 

Dr. Brown founded NorthStar Consulting Solutions, which is a dynamic coaching and consulting company specializing in tailored coaching experiences for higher education leaders. Our services address the critical need for leadership development within academia. Through 1:1 executive coaching, team coaching, and career coaching, we empower leaders to enhance their skills in conflict management, strategic development, and organizational restructuring. Dr. Brown is a trusted advisor to higher education leaders and helps to fill in the gap regarding personal development, leadership growth and transformation. Dr. Brown strongly believes that "we" should use our talents to make each institution better than how it was upon our arrival. NorthStar's customizable programming includes: (1) coaching clients to discover their key strengths, navigating challenges, increasing leader's confidence, building productive teams, (2) consulting and providing leadership masterclasses, onboarding and transitioning support for new/transitioning leaders and (3) facilitating mentorship circles and career coaching for aspiring leaders.