Dr. Christal M.N. Jenkins (Dr. CJ) is a servant leader who believes in making paths and leaving trails for others to follow. Her interests and influences stem from a great ability to take herself from the heart of the community to the corporate world. Her strong will and desire to achieve has continued to propel her into avenues she could have only imagined. Christal’s family, friends, and most importantly, God, have fostered her charismatic personality and passion to serve. Her life truly embodies God given purpose and determination; her destiny has infinite possibilities.
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Education
- B.S. Human Centered Design and Engineering - University of WA 2006
- M.A. Theology- Business & Applied Theology- Seattle Pacific University 2011
- M.B.A. Social & Sustainable Enterprise- Seattle Pacific University 2012
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- DLd- Doctor of Leadership in Global Perspectives - George Fox University 2019
A New Koinonia: Rediscovering Community Through Online Communities of Practice
Publication: Doctor of Leadership
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Professional Boards/ Organizations
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. 2004-Present
- Delta Author On Tour, South Atlantic Region 2015-2016
- Human Centered Design and Engineering Diversity Board 2007-2014
- YWCA Snohomish, King, and Eastside County Board of Directors 2006- 2012
- Professional Women of Color Network (PWOCN)- 2015 Thought Leader
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Business and Ministry Involvement
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- Transformation by Dr. CJ, www.etsy.com/shop/TransformationbyDRCJ
Owner
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- A New Koinonia, www.anewkoinonia.com
Founder, Practitioner, and Consultant
- Faith and Culture Writers Connection, www.faithandculturewriters.com
Advisory Board Member, Conference Speaker and Writing Mentor