Jessica Bantom is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging practitioner, interior design consultant, and speaker whose mission is to help designers increase their cultural competence so they can create in ways that honor humanity. Jessica is a business-minded creative whose professional experience spans marketing, IT and management consulting, and startup leadership. A skilled consultant with over 20 years of experience, her roster of clients includes renowned universities, global professional associations, and government agencies.

Jessica is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Marymount University and holds a Master’s in interior design as well as a combination of a variety of certifications in DEI, change management, design thinking, coaching, and facilitation. Whether designing systems, strategies, experiences, or spaces, the common theme throughout her unique career has been care for people.