Given the divisive and intense political and social environment, many are feeling a mix of frustration, uncertainty, and despair about the future. How do we move forward and find common ground when divisions feel deeper than ever? Join us for an interactive session designed to help you reframe challenges, build resilience, and foster meaningful dialogue across differences. Jackie Broussard, an expert in intercultural competence, will share practical tools and strategies to transform difficult conversations into opportunities for connection and growth. Whether you’re navigating political differences in the workplace, at home, or in your community, this session will equip you to approach these moments with empathy, curiosity, and confidence. Let’s explore how to lead with hope and bridge divides—one conversation at a time.

Speaker: Jackie Broussard

Jackie Broussard is a speaker, consultant, and coach who helps leaders and teams bridge divides and build thriving, mission-aligned cultures. With over two decades of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and universities, Jackie specializes in fostering positive conversations across differences—particularly in times of uncertainty and change. An irrepressible traveler and fluent Spanish speaker, Jackie’s passion for intercultural competence began when she became the first in her family to study abroad. Her career spans international change projects, leadership development, and organizational strategy across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. Through her consulting firm, Jackie equips leaders to lean into curiosity, self-awareness, and empathy to transform conflict into collaboration. Her clients include The Obama Foundation, Deerfield Academy, Trinity College and Global Glimpse. Jackie enjoys exploring the world as a digital nomad and global petsitter.

Co-Host: 

Amy Henry, Executive Director Office of Global Education, Georgia Tech 

Amy Henry leads Georgia Tech’s Office of International Education (OIE), which collaborates with faculty to lead student-centered internationalization. OIE serves the campus through education abroad, international student and scholar services, and on-campus internationalization. Amy is a Georgia Tech Culture Champion, Co-Chair of the Provost’s Diversity Council, and a certified Bold and Inclusive Conversation Facilitator. Amy serves international and higher education through volunteer leadership in professional organizations such as the Executive Committee of the Global Leadership League and the planning committee for the Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education. Amy is an alumna of the College of William and Mary (B.A. Sociology) and Georgia Tech (M.S. International Affairs).