06/26/2023
Celebrating Pride Month is of significant importance as it serves as a crucial time for recognizing and embracing the diversity and individuality of the LGBTQIA+ community. This month, we are excited to highlight many individuals who are working to ensure equity of access and opportunity for the LGBTQIA+ Community as "Showing Up & Showing Out for Equity- LGBTQIA+ Trailblazers" We are pleased to spotlight Jeanie Adkins who is .
Jeanie Adkins, Principal of Blue Mind Consulting LLC, has dedicated her career to mission-driven organizations, building partnerships and creating growth strategies to implement programs, services, and resources for social impact. She has worked with nonprofits, associations, businesses, and government agencies in support of the LGBTQ+ community, youth development and education, financial education, mental health, and closing the gap among racial, social, and health inequities. Jeanie’s versatility blends the big picture with actionable ideas and strategies through expertise in partnership development, research, outreach and engagement, and DEIB+ program management.
A highlight of Jeanie’s LGBTQ+ work is through her consulting with Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Working with the AACPS Office of Equity and Accelerated Student Achievement (OEASA) and Student Services, she advises on LGBTQ+ initiatives across the district, including the districtwide GSA planning team, professional development programming, and workgroups that include teachers, administrators, central office leadership, school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists.
Thank you, Jeanie, for Showing Up & Showing Out for Equity. You are truly a trailblazer.
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