Meet the Co-Hosts

Coach. Loving Disruptor. Resource Liberator.

Kelli is the founder of Kelli King-Jackson, LLC, a social impact firm that advises leaders and organizations committed to investments in Black communities in the South. 

As an ACC-level leadership coach to Black women and femmes in white spaces, Kelli has accumulated nearly 800 coaching hours, witnessing transformative impacts on individuals, teams, and communities. 

Beyond her professional endeavors, Kelli hosts discussions on elections, amplifies support for local, Black-led organizations, and is a sought-after speaker, avid writer, and occasional crafter.

Dr. Kendra Janelle Ross is a tour de force in the worlds of music, education, community engagement, and technology, blending her passions to create inclusive spaces, equitable communities, and innovative cultural ecosystems.

As an award-winning musical artist, she's recorded and graced stages alongside legends, contributing to her reputation as a dynamic multi-hyphenate cultural worker.

Beyond her artistic achievements, Dr. Ross is a dedicated educator, advocate, and consultant, leveraging her expertise to foster a more equitable arts ecosystem in the Pittsburgh community.