Stephanie Gumbs-Bennett was a pleasure to work with as a panelist. She is a true "NAACP Education Ambassador" whose work is centered in love for children and families. Stephanie gently conveyed to the audience the importance of being grounded in their own spirit to connect on the human level to listen with love, inspire hope and encourage mutual understanding, readiness to learn and be resilient beings.

Stephanie is an exceptional education expert whose innovative research and deep understanding of leadership principles make her an outstanding Executive Coach and Keynote speaker. Her ability to inspire and engage audiences, along with her talent for simplifying complex concepts into practical insights, truly sets her apart in the field.

My experience working with my Executive Coach Dr. Stephanie L. Gumbs-Bennett has been transformative. I have been able to see progress in my own leadership development. She has helped prepare me for the many challenges that I am facing as a District Leader. She has given me a variety of tools that I can use on demand to help me navigate as leader who leads by example and with faith. I am in a better space due to her ongoing support and encouragement, whether it was our regularly scheduled meetings or her words of encouragement, I am forever grateful for her support and guidance. She has truly been a blessing to me!

Dr. Bennett I thoroughly appreciated the depth of your scholarship, intellectual journey, the power of your personality, presentation style and the explicit celebration of the power of spirituality and faith in the Superintendents of the universe. Congratulations on your obvious outcome and well-deserved completion of this phase in your "ministry." I feel privileged to county myself among your prayer partners.

When Dr. Gumbs-Bennett speaks, she centers those who are listening. She has the ability to focus her audience on what is required to break through obstacles and encourage personal and spiritual growth by asking just the right questions. Her effective approach opens hearts and minds to receive what they need most.

Dr. Bennett’s leadership practice sets a standard I aspire to as a professional. Her mentorship taught me the importance of creating an organizational culture of care and compassion and how to bring that to life.

Dr. Stephanie Bennett is an extraordinary educator who is gifted in education. Community School District 32 School Counselors and Social Workes had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Bennett during their professional development on self-care. Dr. Bennett empowered participants to focus on their self-care and mental health. Her presentation was interactive, imformative, and empowering. We appreciate Dr. Bennett and we look forward to inviting her to upcoming opportunites in District 32 in the future.

Dr. Stehpanie was an amazing Keynote Speaker for our Social Justice and Interfaith Speaker Series program through the Sister Mary T Clark RSCJ Center for Religion and Social Justice.