Jazz (they/them) is a Black, Indigenous Two-Spirit individual who is a facilitator of social justice, public speaker, and change agent for liberation. A firm believer in the power of relationships to bring justice to inequitable organizations, Jazz leads with authenticity, listening, creativity, and truth-telling. They are an advocate of racial and disability justice, especially within the 2-SLGBTQ+ community, with a commitment to highlighting the importance of education, awareness, and engagement to create change. Jazz is currently the Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Pride Center and Co-owner/Principal Consultant of Paradigm Shifts Consulting.
