Renai Ellison, Ed.D.

Founder & CEO, EMBRACE LIFE Enterprises

 

Founder & CEO of EMBRACE LIFE Enterprises, Dr. Renai Ellison's contributions to various industries in a multitude of roles and responsibilities speaks to the width, breadth, and depth of her education, training, skillset, and professional expertise. Dr. Renai began her journey as a Life & Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Consultant over 25 years ago after a successful career as a full-figured model, actress, and international television host. She supports emerging to C-Suite leaders who are striving to find their voice and navigate through complicated organizational dynamics.

 

A few organizations, colleges, and universities where Dr. Renai has served include:​​

• Princeton Theological Seminary

• Delaware Valley University

• Rowan University

• Cheyney University

• Holy Family University 

• Rutgers University

• Brookdale Community College

• BMW of North America

• New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA)

• Division of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities in Philadelphia, PA (DBHIDS)

• Department of Human Service of Philadelphia, PA (DHS)

• New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (NYC - DCAS)

• Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital (now Virtua Health System

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​Currently, Dr. Renai teaches multiple graduate courses as an Adjunct Professor of Leadership at Delaware Valley University (DelVal) including:

• Leading Strategic Organizational Change

• Leading & Organizing Teams

• Negotiation & Conflict Management

• Crisis Communications