Dr. Jessica Houston

Keynote: Building Resilience, Cultivating Culture, and Leading with Impact 

Join us at 4:30 p.m. for a social hour followed by the keynote presentation at 5:30 p.m. and an opportunity for questions and answers to end the evening. 

You’re invited to an inspiring evening with Dr. Jessica Houston, a globally recognized speaker and expert in leadership development, culturally responsive teaching, and personal resilience. Dr. Houston will share her insights on cultivating inclusive educational environments and leading with impact, focusing on actionable strategies for fostering resilience in both personal and professional contexts. 

Presented by Dominican University’s School of Education with the generous support of the Helen Callahan '63 family, in support of the Honoring the Profession series.

About the Speaker

Dr. Jessica Houston is a globally recognized transformational speaker, named one of the top 50 speakers in the world by  Real Leaders. 

With over a decade of experience in leadership development, personal growth, and mental health advocacy, Dr. Houston draws on her own journey overcoming poverty, depression, and intimate partner violence to inspire change. She has impacted thousands through her empowering messages on resilience, leadership, and personal growth, while also coaching women to become successful speakers, authors, and consultants.