Mikka Jackson, PCC, is an adjunct faculty member in the executive coaching and consulting program at the Townsend Institute at Concordia University. Her professional background includes leading teams across various industries, including higher education and state government, with some of her most meaningful work involving building a state government DEI program and teaching and mentoring college students. Mikka has a love for learning and a passion for developing new and emerging leaders. As a life, leadership, and empowerment coach credentialed as a Professional Certified Coach by ICF, she spends most of her time coaching leaders toward emotional awareness, professional presence, and effective leadership competencies. Mikka resides in Oregon, USA, with her husband DeShonne.