Jennipha “Jae” Ricks, M.Ed., is a transformational leader, speaker, author, and Founder & CEO of Jae Elle Consulting, LLC. With more than 18 years of experience in education, leadership development, strategic planning, and community engagement, Jae is known for helping women and organizations move from survival to sustainable growth.
As the visionary behind The EmpowerHER Mentor, Elluvation, and Grounded by Faith, she combines trauma-informed leadership, faith-centered mentorship, and operational strategy to empower individuals, strengthen teams, and cultivate purpose-driven impact. Jae is also the author of SHIFT Happens: From Broken to Bold, Becoming Who God Called You to Be and Radiant Affirmations Vol. 1: A Powerful Guide to Empower the Souls of Women of Color.
Through speaking, consulting, mentorship, and ministry, Jae creates spaces where healing, leadership, faith, and transformation intersect — helping people and organizations build stronger foundations, healthier cultures, and lives aligned with purpose.
