Dr. LaShonda M. Jackson-Dean an American Author of a variety of genres to include African American, Women, Management, Militaristic, Motivational, Wellness, and Fitness Studies, Fiction as well as Non-fiction literature. She is a Motivational Speaker, Transformational, and Total Wellness Coach. Dr. Jackson-Dean, adjunct professor, and entrepreneur gives voice to the voiceless through her writings and speaking. She is the author of Seed to Seeds Systemic Oppression and PTSD and A Phenomenological Study of the Underrepresentation of Senior Level African American Women in Corporations, with a third book in the works The Invisible. 

Dr. Jackson-Dean, a United States Air Force Disable Veteran, provides coaching services through Jackson-Dean Professional Services to women, Veterans, women entrepreneurs and those who aspire to greatness. She is the Founder and CEO of Greatness Pursued a Non-profit Organization committed to empowering disenfranchised people and Veterans with the majority thrust being women Veterans, in succeeding at reaching life-changing goals.

Dr. Jackson-Dean holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education specializing in Bio-Environmental Engineering, Minor in Business Administration; a Masters of Business Administration (MBA); and a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership. She holds several certifications in leadership, management to wellness. With well over twenty years of practical experience as a professional in research, entrepreneurship, and management, she provides solid discussions on various topics. Dr. Jackson-Dean educates through lectures, workshops, seminars, and special guest appearances.