“Jason is engaging. Jason is knowledgeable. Jason is compassionate. These three descriptive words truly just scratch the surface of Jason’s talents as a speaker and educator. He invites everyone into the conversation, makes the room welcoming and then shares his enormous wisdom. Everyone leaves Jason’s sessions with more knowledge and a desire to learn more.”
Casper Caldarola
Founder, Pollyanna
“Jason Craige Harris is an expert guide through the turbulent waters of thorny dialogues and intricate group dynamics. He skillfully guides individuals and teams toward understanding and resolution with his kind, precise approach and exceptional expertise. From my experience, I can attest that his adept methods consistently lead to harmonious and productive results.”
Daisy Auger-Dominguez
National Inclusion Expert
“Working with Jason helped me, and our organization, feel supported, seen and smarter about some of the most complex issues we had to unravel. He is equal parts strategist, scholar, and counselor. And while I turned to him for his leadership, I deeply appreciated his collaborative and generous spirit. We are stronger as a community for the work we did with him.”
Ann Shoket
CEO, TheLi.st
“I cannot recommend Jason Craige Harris highly enough. As a coach he has helped me to see new perspectives, connect ideas in creative and impactful ways, and he has taught me new approaches and concepts. As a facilitator he has done wonders with our board of trustees. He is, without a doubt, the best board facilitator I have ever worked with. Above all else, he is simply a wonderful human being, filled with compassion, love, and wisdom.”
Dr. Michael Riera
Head of School, The Brentwood School
“I have had the privilege of working closely with Jason for nearly 3 years in a variety of capacities, first when Jason facilitated an equity learning group I participated in. Jason’s focus on dignity, empathy, and vulnerability had a profound impact on me and my leadership. When I faced one of the most significant leadership challenges in my career I turned to Jason for support for myself and for the whole team. Jason shepherded a group that was experiencing painful fissures in relationship through a process that brought us to greater understanding, trust, and healing – and to real, meaningful improvement in our ways of working together. Jason has also been my executive coach for nearly 2 years. As a leader in an organization that sits at the intersection of health care and justice work, I am often navigating wildly complex leadership questions. In his coaching Jason creates space for honest self-reflection and clarity on “what next”; he listens deeply, asks questions with an impressive balance of curiosity and challenge, and when appropriate provides practical tools to apply. I am so grateful for his partnership, wisdom, and friendship.”
Amanda Skinner
President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
“I have come to know Jason through our work on RACE To Be Human, a film and evidence-based mental health literacy program for schools and businesses. Jason is not only in the film but also our social impact producer. I believe that it is his contribution to the documentary that has made it so well received across all aisles, parties and cultures. He is an exceptional facilitator, mediator and visionary thinker in the realm of conflict resolution. Jason epitomizes the qualities of a skilled professional in creating inclusive spaces, navigating intricate dynamics with empathy, and addressing the root causes of conflicts to establish sustainable solutions. His unwavering commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusivity shines through as he amplifies marginalized voices and empowers communities. With his insightful approach, Jason serves as a transformative force in building bridges towards a harmonious world. He is relatable, approachable and makes everyone around him feel seen and heard. I look forward to a lifetime of work with him.”
Scilla Andreen
Founder and CEO of Impactful
“Having worked very closely with Jason as a facilitator, coach and strategist for my organization, I've observed his exceptional talent in all of those areas. He reads the tone, cadence and culture of my organization's unique culture with precision and insight, and fashions helpful solutions for organizational leaders and staff to both inspire and pursue an authentic culture of dignity and belonging.”
Vince Warren
Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights
“Jason has a knack for helping mission-driven organizations put their values into practice, starting from the inside. He brings a fresh perspective that helps teams turn daunting challenges into simpler steps that they can take together as part of a clear, cohesive strategy.”
Manish Bapna
President and CEO of the Natural Resources Defense Council
“Jason is the type of leader and facilitator that leaves you with a feeling that you are engaged on a journey toward freedom. He is thoughtful, warm and patient. His style is motivational and very servant led. He isn't a braggart and you won't have the sense that he's just in for the quick fix. It's clear he's in for the long ride toward social justice and liberation for everyone he encounters. It has been my absolute joy to learn and work with him.”
George Walker
Chief Equity Officer, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
“I am so deeply grateful to be part Jason Craige Harris's orbit. He is a strategist, a philosopher, a coach, and a healer. Jason weaves together insights from the mind sciences, organizational development, philosophy, restorative practice, literature, history and is developing new strategies that are having remarkable impacts. He brings wisdom, empathy, compassion, and (often) humor to all of his work, from individual meetings, small groups, to electrifying speeches. And most meaningfully, Jason treats every person with dignity, and by modeling this ideal, he inspires the rest of us to be our best selves.”
Rachel D. Godsil
Distinguished Professor of Law
Co-Founder, Perception Institute & Perception Strategies
“Watching Jason Craige Harris facilitate a conversation amongst people with disparate views so that they come to see the full humanity in each other is to observe a true genius doing what he does best. Jason’s deep expertise in bringing people together to find common ground and create positive change meets a moment in time when there may be nothing more important for organizations and communities to do. Uniquely gifted at establishing environments in which people feel safe to take risks and rise to the challenge of getting out of their comfort zones, Jason leaves every room smarter, more authentically connected, and more deeply committed to doing work that upholds the dignity of every human being. Having worked closely with Jason over a number of years, I can personally attest to the positive, profound, and indelible impact he has had on my community and on me – both as a person and as a leader.”
Tara Christie Kinsey
Head of School, The Hewitt School
“Jason Craige Harris is a gifted speaker and facilitator of content. He has been our primary facilitator of our executive curriculum of Leading & Belonging at Visa for the past two years. Beyond his ability to immediately capture his audience's attention, Jason shines even brighter as he engages people through thoughtful reflection, storytelling and uses relevant and timely examples to make the content real. This is especially evident when the content is complex or challenging for people to accept. Jason’s ability to create a safe space for interaction, for constructive conflict is exceptional. I highly recommend Jason - he is amazing.”
Jon Wheeler
Head of Inclusion & Diversity Learning, Visa
“Jason Craige Harris is an unusually skilled facilitator and teacher. Over the past several years of working together closely, I have often referred to Jason as a magician. I have seen few if any people hold a space as well as he does--including under the most challenging of circumstances. He has an exceptional ability to work with people across a wide range of differences--and for everyone to leave the room or experience with their dignity intact and a greater sense of inclusion and understanding. There is at once power and beauty in how Jason is able to bring ideas and people together.”
John Palfrey
President, MacArthur Foundation
“Jason Craige Harris’s exceptional skills have been instrumental in shaping the success of two distinct organizations with which I am associated. Having had the privilege of working with Jason on multiple occasions, I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone seeking expertise in organizational dynamics, leadership training, conflict resolution, or anyone in need of high-quality management coaching. Jason's ability to navigate and enhance organizational dynamics is truly remarkable. His commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity is evident in every aspect of his work. Jason goes beyond the surface, addressing systemic issues and providing actionable strategies to create environments where all individuals feel valued and heard. One of Jason's standout qualities is his adeptness in conflict resolution. He possesses a rare ability to quickly engender trust with all parties, identify the root causes of conflicts, and facilitate constructive dialogues that lead to resolution. His approach is both empathetic and strategic, resulting in lasting solutions that benefit the entire organization.”
Larry Bomback
Senior Vice President of Administration & Treasurer, Curtis Institute of Music
Chief Executive Officer, GOTHAM Chorus
“There are many on the speakers’ circuit who point to issues and goals. Jason is one of the few who give you valuable tools to help your community move from need to goal. He has a wonderful grasp of both theory and the on-the-ground reality of how to make things work in an organization. Further, the care and warmth with which he does his presentations make anyone feel at ease with what can be challenging material.”
Bob Mattingly
Executive Director, The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education
“It has been an extraordinary privilege for me and my learning community to work with Jason Craige Harris. He has guided us as an organization to collaborate together with more awareness, grace and care for each other. He not only is a master facilitator and educator, but also a healer of souls. To spend time with Jason is to feel grounded and profoundly seen as he holds space for deeper listening and understanding among all the stakeholders in the conversation. Jason has helped my organization and community to navigate the complex waters of DEIB, conflict resolution, and living into our values in ways that are so powerful, yet always gently work to uphold the dignity of everyone in the room. He has personally been a coach, guide and a mentor. I remain ever grateful and nourished by our ongoing working relationship and friendship. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
Terry Knickerbocker
Studio Director, Terry Knickerbocker Studio
“There are facilitators who lead amazing professional development workshops and then there's Jason Craige Harris. Simply put...Jason is gifted! His deep knowledge and research based approach combined with his emphasis on human dignity and empathy gave the team at Student Leadership Network the clarity, language and tools needed to engage in productive dialogue across lines of difference. Jason's energy is infectious and the way he answered questions and utilized "real life" examples allowed us to see the tools in action immediately. We are forever transformed as a result of working with Jason. It was the best professional development I've received.”
Yolonda Marshall
CEO, Student Leadership Network
"I was introduced to Jason Craige Harris in January of 2024. He came highly recommended by one of our trustees as someone who had the expertise and knowledge to engage senior leadership teams and boards of trustees. He and I discussed the types of workshops we needed on leading with dignity and respect. He listened to our needs and customized the workshops for each group. They were engaging, insightful and exceeded the expectations of the senior leadership team as well as the trustees. As a result of the positive feedback received from the spring workshops, we invited him to return to campus to lead additional workshops on similar topics for more than 300 staff members. The time spent with our teams on how to develop a culture of dignity at Bucknell has been invaluable. I highly recommend Jason Craige Harris!"
Vernese Edghill-Walden
Vice President for Equity & Inclusive Excellence
Bucknell University
“Whether doing a keynote, leading a workshop, or facilitating a discussion, I always walk away from experiences with Jason feeling included and enlightened. Jason has great expertise around myriad issues that leaders are facing. What sets Jason apart is the way he goes about creating a community that allows for progress and growth. Whether he is working with people he is familiar with or working with people he has just met, I always feel more connected to others in the spaces that Jason leads. That along with his deep knowledge makes Jason greatly effective. I'm grateful Jason is dedicating his career to helping others achieve and grow.”
José De Jesús
Head of School, The Dalton School
“Jason is an extremely special find - as a practitioner, a board member, teacher, facilitator, colleague, co-collaborator and just a really good friend. He is kind, compassionate, insightful, hard working and smart as a whip. He is a seeker of knowledge, jumps into experiences as a true learner, reads everything and combines it all into his own unique understandings - which he then teaches to others. His emotional intelligence is so high, that I think he could be thrown into any situation - no matter how contentious - and add value. Jason has a rare ability to interact with others who are in very stressful situations without judgment while also challenging them to be their best selves. He can simultaneously hold multiple perspectives and weave them into a congruent nuanced understanding that expands everyone's understanding. I have personally leaned on Jason in some of my most difficult work conflicts. I continue to be grateful for his willingness to step in as a leader who could hold the complexity without vilifying anyone. I highly endorse this talented man for any endeavor he chooses to undertake.”
Elizabeth Clements
Founder and Executive Director, Hidden Water
“Jason and I have worked together in the context of my work with the Peacemaking Circle process and Restorative Justice. At a personal level I turn to Jason for perspective, insight and hopefulness when I am feeling challenged and uncertain about how to move forward working with people in complex, difficult relationships. At a community level I refer colleagues to Jason’s writings, particularly his writings about organizational change toward organizations founded in equity and care for one another. Jason has an extraordinary ability to relate and connect individually, and at the same time, recognize the patterns in human behavior that shape our collective life. In his writing and his facilitation he weaves these perspectives together to help us understand our human need to belong, to be part of community, while also needing autonomy and recognition as unique beings. I treasure every opportunity I get to work with Jason.”
Kay Pranis
Author and Trainer
"Jason Craige Harris is an exceptional consultant with a unique ability to guide organizations through complex challenges and conflicts with both clarity and compassion. I personally call him 'the problem whisperer' because of his remarkable talent for resolving difficult issues and developing strategic solutions with ease. His expertise extends beyond DEB work—he excels in conflict mediation and strategy, ensuring meaningful, lasting change. Jason’s contributions to our organization were invaluable, and his calm, thoughtful approach makes him an essential partner for any organization looking to create more inclusive and equitable environments. It's been my privilege to work with him."
Kathryn Crosby
Vice President, Diversity, Equity, & Belonging (DEB)