Jenna Shellman, M.A., Director of IDEAL

Jenna Shellman is a seasoned corporate trainer and a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultant. As the IDEAL (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Leadership) Director at Archbright, Jenna partners with organizations to embed DEI into their leadership practices and workplace culture. With a dynamic approach to training, she designs and facilitates impactful workshops that promote professional growth, inclusive leadership, and psychologically safe work environments. Jenna’s work empowers both individuals and organizations to embrace transformation, build stronger teams, and foster workplaces where all employees can thrive. She leads with a deep commitment to inclusion and a vision for long-lasting cultural change. 

Colleagues chat and work in a modern coworking office space. At one table, a young white woman with partially paralyzed arms and hands chats with a young pale white blind woman. A black and white guide dog with a guide harness lies on the floor next to the blind woman, who is typing on a laptop computer with headphones nearby. She has shiny black hair styled in waves and is wearing a chunky knitted pink sweater and dusky pink flared pants. The white woman with partially paralyzed arms and hands is smiling while writing in a notebook, with a glass of water with a straw in it nearby. She has long, straight blonde hair and is wearing a floral dress and a green blazer. At another table, a Black man smiles while looking at his tablet computer. He is wearing a white and green polo shirt and a pastry and mug are nearby. The coworking office space is painted a warm mint green and has a large bookcase displaying several books, plants, art pieces, and clay vases.

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Five Ways to Reduce AI Bias and Create More Inclusive Content

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Jenna Shellman, M.A., Director of IDEAL: Sep 11, 2026, 7:45:01 AM

Practical Strategies for Leaders, HR Professionals, and People Managers

DEI

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Low‑Risk, High‑Reward DEI Training in Today’s Workplace

Jenna Shellman, M.A., Director of IDEAL: Jun 3, 2026, 8:06:24 AM

In 2025, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) faced heightened legal, political, and cultural scrutiny. Fearing repercussions, some highly visible...

Workplace Diversity IDEAL DEI

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Legal Clarity for Inclusive Workplaces: What Employers Need to Know

Jenna Shellman, M.A., Director of IDEAL: Aug 13, 2025, 2:33:05 PM

As the national conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) continues to evolve, many organizations are left wondering: *What are we...

Workplace Diversity

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Juneteenth: Its Significance and How to Recognize the Holiday at Work

Jenna Shellman, M.A., Director of IDEAL: Jun 20, 2022, 8:45:00 AM

This article was originally shared in 2022 and has been updated as of June 11th, 2026. Juneteenth, celebrated each year on June 19, is a day to...

Human Resources DEI