Dr. June Cara Christian is an executive facilitator and coach as well as the founder of Pineapple Lampshade, a leadership development firm specializing in transformative communication and liberatory organizational culture. With a Ph.D. in Education Leadership and Policy, Dr. Christian's work integrates social justice theory, human-centered design, and strategic facilitation to help leaders and team navigate high-stakes conversations with clarity and courage._x000D_
A former teacher, professor, and global strategist, she has guided Fortune 500 executives, nonprofit leaders, and educational institutions through the process of leading authentically in volatile times. Her signature REAL Framework (Reflection, Evalution, Action, Leveraging Learning) equips organizations to move beyond performative inclusion toward cultures rooted in trust, accountability, and care._x000D_
Dr. Christian is the author of Understanding The Black Flame and Multigenerational Education Trauma: Toward a Theory of the Dehumanization of Black Students (Lexington Books, 2014) and The Joyful Leader: From Burnout to Blastoff in 30 Days. Her work calls leaders to embody integrity, disrupt inequality, and build brave futures where people—and purpose—can thrive.