Jacqueline Sanderlin

Accomplished educator, leadership guru, and author Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin (Dr. Jackie) is known for her expertise in fostering community partnerships and is the Founder and CEO of the Why Not? Incubator, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing community partnership coaching focused on unity, wellness, equity, and racial healing. Her book "The Why Not Challenge: Say Yes to Success with School-Community Partnerships" encapsulates her passion and offers practical advice for establishing enduring relationships between schools, organizations, and companies. Amidst societal challenges, Dr. Sanderlin promotes a message of community building, unity, equity, and collaboration.

Dr. Sanderlin has created sustainable partnerships with over 350 corporations and local businesses to support underserved schools, while delivering impactful insights and accessible best practices in workshops, trainings, and talks. Her efforts were highlighted on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," which led to her role as a consulting producer for NBC’s "School Pride." She also serves on the steering committee for SEL4CA, Social Emotional Learning for California, and as an Executive Board Member for the Goldie Hawn Foundation, MindUP. Dr. Sanderlin's consistent engagement in leadership roles extends to hosting events such as Digital Hollywood, the Big Ideas Fest, and the Amazon Education Summit, among others.

Dr. Sanderlin is a highly sought-after keynote speaker at various conferences and summits. Her empowering and impactful messages on community connection, equity, and resilience resonate deeply with educational and corporate audiences, as well as individuals. Her leadership and advocacy efforts continue to inspire a wide array of stakeholders in the education and corporate sectors, driving forward the agenda for inclusive and equitable community partnerships.