Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit in a classroom guided by the inspiring Barbara Jordan? Well, here’s your chance! Join us for a unique educational experience where Linda Jenkins (MPAff '84) will lead a class using Barbara Jordan’s original syllabus, bringing the wisdom and passion of this legendary figure to life.
This isn’t just a lecture; it’s an opportunity to engage with Barbara Jordan’s teachings firsthand, discuss their relevance in our world, and dive into the core themes and lessons that Barbara championed, exploring her impact on society and how her values resonate today.
This class promises to be an in-depth exploration of her teaching legacy. So come, and celebrate the power of education and the enduring spirit of Barbara Jordan with us.
About the Speaker
Linda Jenkins (MPAff '84) provides organization leaders with consultation, resources, and training to govern and manage ethically, effectively, and inclusively. Her services provide leaders with practical strategic approaches to achieving their missions.
Her customized services include strategic planning, board assessment and development, program assessment and evaluation, and disrupting unconscious bias training. She provides her services virtually and in-person through one-on-one and group consultation, online surveys, webinars, workshops, and meeting and retreat facilitation. Linda tailors her services to fit client needs for practical strategic solutions. She has owned her own company – Jenkins Consulting Group (JCG) – for sixteen years. JCG has successfully completed 83 projects for 67 organizations.
Before establishing JCG in 2007, Linda honed her professional skills through positions with the City of Long Beach, the City of Tulsa, and the Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW). Her management positions with the City of Long Beach included serving as the Police Department’s first civilian Budget Administrator and the Health Department’s Administrative Officer. As Community Investments Vice President at TAUW, she redesigned and continually enhanced the tools and procedures it used to allocate funds to health and human services agencies. She consistently received “outstanding” quality ratings from TAUW’s volunteers.