Dr. Donnette Green Recognized for Advancing Emotional Intelligence Leadership in Education and Community Systems

By Kendra Hall

NEW JERSEY — Emotional intelligence training continues gaining traction across education, public service, and organizational leadership as institutions prioritize communication, mental wellness, and culturally responsive engagement. Leaders working in this space are shaping how individuals and systems approach conflict resolution, personal development, and community stability.

Among those contributing to this work is Dr. Donnette Green, an educator, emotional intelligence strategist, and organizational leader whose career spans higher education, youth advocacy, and systems based training.

Dr. Donnette Green will be honored on March 7, 2026 at the Women’s Empowerment and Awards Brunch Gala in Philadelphia. The event recognizes leaders across education, advocacy, wellness, and entrepreneurship whose work strengthens families and communities while supporting youth leadership and emotional wellness initiatives.

Dr. Green serves as a professor at Seton Hall University, Montclair State University, and other institutions, where she prepares students for leadership roles grounded in emotional awareness, cultural understanding, and ethical responsibility. Her academic work centers on preparing future professionals to lead with intention and accountability.

With more than two decades of experience supporting at risk youth and families, Dr. Green has worked as a counselor, educator, and community connector linking individuals to critical services. Her work focuses on strengthening emotional literacy, improving communication skills, and creating environments that support stability and long term development.

Community leaders continue emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence as a foundational skill in both personal and professional life. Programs integrating emotional awareness and communication training often contribute to stronger outcomes across education, workplace environments, and family systems.

Dr. Green is the founder and principal consultant of Distinctly Guided, an organization focused on coaching, consulting, and organizational development grounded in emotional intelligence frameworks. Through this work, she supports professionals, families, and institutions seeking tools for communication, leadership growth, and behavioral change.

Her consulting approach integrates emotional awareness, restorative practices, and culturally responsive strategies designed to improve workplace culture and interpersonal relationships. Organizations implementing these practices often report improvements in engagement, satisfaction, and team performance.

As co founder of the Guided Collaboration Collective, Dr. Green supports international mentorship and education initiatives that promote positive parenting, youth literacy development, and leadership preparation. These programs also provide culturally immersive experiences for university students and strengthen engagement across global communities.

Her leadership extends to training law enforcement professionals, educators, government employees, social workers, and corporate leaders. Emotional intelligence strategies introduced through these trainings are used to improve decision making, strengthen communication, and support healthier organizational environments.

Advocates within education and workforce development continue highlighting the role emotional awareness plays in shaping leadership outcomes. Professionals equipped with communication tools and cultural competence often foster stronger collaboration and long term organizational success.

Dr. Green’s academic background supports her interdisciplinary approach. She holds a PhD in Law and Public Policy, a Master of Public Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Her academic training informs her work across policy, education, and community engagement.

She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, the Golden Key International Honor Society, and the Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society, organizations that recognize academic excellence and leadership development.

The Women’s Empowerment and Awards Brunch Gala will convene leaders across education, wellness, advocacy, and entrepreneurship while supporting youth leadership and emotional wellness initiatives through Jewelz Foundation Incorporated. Dr. Green’s recognition reflects the increasing importance of emotional intelligence leadership across institutions and communities.

As organizations and communities continue addressing communication gaps, mental wellness, and cultural understanding, professionals working in emotional intelligence education play a central role in shaping healthier systems.

Through teaching, consulting, and community advocacy, Dr. Donnette Green continues advancing leadership development rooted in emotional awareness, accountability, and human connection.