Minor Consulting Group helps organizations navigate change, strengthen their workforce, and build sustainable, inclusive cultures through customized HR solutions and evidence-based strategies.
Dr. Minor is a results-driven HR leader, speaker, and strategic consultant who founded Minor Consulting Group with a mission to solve workforce challenges through smart, evidence-based solutions. Her work centers on equity, growth, and organizational excellence.
To achieve a reduction in workplace issues, support mental well-being, and create agile work environments that can sustain during an economic or global crisis.
To recommend ethical business practices, advocate for mental wellness, and promote adaptability to manage change.
Since its founding, Minor Consulting Group has steadily expanded its service offerings, building a reputation for providing high-quality, customized solutions. The firm’s dynamic team of HR and Industrial/Organizational practitioners collaborates closely with clients—primarily small to mid-sized businesses—to drive organizational success and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Our vision is to reduce workplace issues, support mental well-being, and help organizations build agile work environments that can adapt and sustain during economic shifts or global crises.
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Dr. Jacqueline Minor is the Chief Executive Officer of Minor Consulting Group and serves as the Principal Consultant. Dr. Minor has progressive HR experience in diverse roles with a deep background leading teams in union and non-union environments for manufacturing, hospital, and oil, gas, and energy sectors. She is a certified Talent Optimization Consultant, known for a transformational leadership style, strong business acumen, and solid work ethic. She works for Ochsner Health System as an Employee Relations Consultant.
Dr. Minor was awarded a PhD and Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Capella University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston. She holds PHR and SHRM-CP certifications and received certifications in Human Resource Management from Cornell University and Purdue University. She is the author of the study Factors Involved in Job Stress and Organizational Commitment: A Multivariate Investigation, Navigating This Journey Called Life: My Thoughts, Experiences, and Life Lessons, and the journal Minor Reflections Lead to Major Progressions.
Dr. Minor’s research and professional interests align with resolving complex workplace issues through analyzing, designing, and improving workplace programs. Through critical thinking and the use of a strategic lens, she has identified gaps in varying processes and devised protocols and workflows to improve efficiencies in areas such as workforce planning, hiring and retention, and training and development. In addition, she developed and facilitated leadership and employee engagement workshops to resolve communication style gaps and performance inefficiencies within workgroups.
Dr. Minor has offered consultation for clients such as Winnsboro State Bank, Virginia Tech, and Corporate Internship Leadership Institute. Dr. Minor serves as the Executive Committee Board President for the New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center, Board Director for NOLA SHRM, Board Advisory Committee Member for First Tee of Greater New Orleans, Business and Management Advisory Board Member for Delgado Community College, and Mentor for Loyola University New Orleans Women’s Leadership Academy.
Dr. Lisa Brady earned a master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a Ph.D. in Management (Organizational Behavior) from the University of Alabama. Her main areas of expertise involve healthy work environments; culture, change, and leadership; and HR management. Dr. Brady has six years of research experience and practice helping organizations to identify and address their unique organizational challenges. As a subject matter expert in human behavior and psychology, Dr. Brady integrates scientific principles with process consultation methodology to create, develop, and execute strategic initiatives that produce measurable change for organizations and their employees.
Healthy Work Environments Dr. Brady is passionate about promoting healthy work environments across all types of industries and occupations, including healthcare, education, and government. Her research and practice emphasis covers occupational health and safety, which encompasses a wide range of activities related to personnel maintenance and development, including team and group processes; interpersonal relationships and conflict management; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her philosophy is that organizations are only as effective and resilient as their most vulnerable members. Dr. Brady provides training and workshops to help organizations address employee stress and burnout, promote mental fitness and resilience, and increase teamwork and engagement, and she works with organizations to identify and implement practices that promote human connection and an inclusive work environment that contributes to peak organizational performance.
Culture, Change, and Leadership Dr. Brady has subject matter expertise and six years of experience researching and working with organizations as a valuable resource for those seeking to change dysfunctional or toxic organizational culture and establish a positive and healthy culture. She delivers workshops, presentations, and coaching sessions to assist leaders and managers at all levels understand and influence company culture in a way that allows organizations to be successful in the volatile markets in which they operate. Dr. Brady is a specialist in navigating culture change and does so by focusing on top-down change initiatives and bottom-up cultural dynamics. She applies process consultation methodology in her practice and seeks to help her clients attain success by assisting them in analyzing and taking ownership in organizational change decisions.
Human Resource Management Dr. Brady’s HR management skills span the entire employee life cycle, and she consults with organizations on topics related to employee recruitment and selection, onboarding, training and development, leadership development, talent management, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, and strategic HR. Dr. Brady is skilled in job analysis and workforce development, and she is passionate about helping organizations to identify and develop implementable HR plans and initiatives based on scientific evidence that result in positive and effective change.
Dr. Juliette Nelson is the founder and CEO of JUNURI, a company that equips students, professionals, and organizations, with the tools and resources to grow and be successful, JUNURI Publishing, as well as NURILENS eyewear. She has a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business Administration and is currently a Doctoral candidate in Industrial & Organizational Psychology. She has diverse experience within the United States and abroad with learning & development in different capacities.
Profile is Venturer: self-starting, self-motivating, and goal-oriented risk-taker
Corporate Compliance Developed and managed a training and development program by which new employees could be onboarded and existing employees would better serve their clients and ensure business compliance within their respective states of operation.
Federal Supported the evaluation and improvement of training programs that are offered to employees. Additionally, work with executive leadership to ensure employees have the right resources and tools to be successful in their roles.
Education Developed learning curriculums by which adult learners were able to acquire skills to better function in their respective work environments.
JUNURI Consult organizational leaders in SMEs on learning solutions that would help facilitate increase engagement and productivity within their work environments.
Non-Profit Developed and offered training to leaders in faith-based organizations on how to effectively grow their ministries. Work with faith-based nonprofit organizations on learning solutions that would yield increase engagement and commitment by their volunteer members.
Iya Meyer is an experienced professional with strong Project Management and Client Relationship Management Skills and is fluent in English and Russian. She has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Psychology from Saint Petersburg State University in Russia. Additionally, she earned her Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Profile is Guardian: unselfish and approachable with a preference for detailed, skill-based work.
Industrial-Organizational Psychology: Implemented applied projects related to the areas of employee engagement action planning; survey design, administration and analysis; strategic human resource management; and program evaluation. Helped companies to identify strategies for improvement; developed people-related business recommendations. Clients include the National Cancer Institute, The Universities at Shady Grove Priddy Library, and a Child Care Center.
Education and Healthcare: Conducted psychological assessments of elementary school students. Performed neuropsychological testing in clinical settings.
Non-profit: Served as a teaching volunteer for an international language school. Developed training materials. Proposed practical measures that enhance business processes and positively impact employee experience.
Leisure, Travel & Tourism: Optimized international tour logistics, operational process and strategy, and customer consulting. Improved operational performance and efficiency.
Dejannae Lang earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree from Florida International University and is finishing her PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology in 2023. Dejannae has over 2 years of experience with identifying interpersonal skills to fit the proper work environment, diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and assisting organizations with leadership development, and servant leadership training. Her experiences and training in I/O psychology over time has sharpened her awareness to organizational/cultural relations, organizational processes, employee engagement, and employee development, and employee well – being. She is currently becoming certified as a Predictive Index Practitioner.
Profile is Collaborator: friendly, understanding, willing and patient team player.
Higher Education
After completing her term in the U.S. Air Force directly after high school, Dejannae attended Broward College and Florida International University. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and now is working towards her Doctoral and a master’s along the way in Industrial Organizational Psychology at Keiser University. Dejannae also received a certification for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida.
For-profit
Dejannae has consulted for colleges and universities since 2019. She has specialized in providing presentations and trainings on servant leadership in the education sector, as well as others. She continues to provide strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion training and leadership development consulting. She also works on the use of interpersonal skills within the workplace to impact productivity and communication within organizations. She speaks at several engagements throughout the year to draw attention to the principles of I/O psychology.
Non-profit
Dejannae is working within Organizational Empowerment 501(c)3, under Gene Holloway.
Alexandra Dufour graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with her Bachelor’s of Arts in Modern Languages in French with a concentration in Francophone Studies with a minor in Management in 2021. In 2023, she graduated with her Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources. While working towards her Master’s degree, she was involved and held a leadership role in five different organizations. Including but not limited to being the President of UL SHRM, attending Acadiana SHRM conferences and weekly meetings, and other human resources events hosted in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Profile is Operator: patient, conscientious, relaxed and cooperative team worker
Upon graduation, she started a career with the Lafayette Parish School System, working as a Pre-Kindergarten French Teacher. In her spare time, she is continuing to enhance her knowledge and acquired skills that will aid her in obtaining a lifelong career in human resources. She is intermediate in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook), KNIME, Zoom, and Tableau. She loves to work with others, she is very passionate about the success, engagement, and empowerment of employees, and creating a positive climate and culture in the workplace.
Vernell Gant is a dedicated Human Resources Professional with over five years of comprehensive experience in human resources, focusing on recruitment, employee relations, and organizational management. He holds a Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management from Western Governors University. Vernell possesses various skills in recruitment and selection, onboarding, employee relations, HR policy implementation, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, legal compliance, and HRIS management.
Corporate Culture
Vernell is deeply committed to fostering a positive and inclusive corporate culture. His focus is on building a work environment where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated. With a keen understanding of the importance of corporate culture in driving organizational success, Vernell has actively contributed to initiatives promoting employee engagement, team building, and a strong sense of belonging within the workplace. His strategic approach to cultivating a positive corporate culture has led to higher employee satisfaction, retention, and overall performance in organizations, instilling confidence in his leadership.
Human Resources Management
Vernell is a highly skilled and experienced human resource management professional. His expertise lies in building strong brands and effective marketing strategies. He excels in employee engagement, team building, and maintaining digital employee records. Vernell is also adept at coordinating training sessions and seminars and plays a crucial role in liaising with benefit vendors and administrators. His achievements include specific achievement in HR management, demonstrating his ability to deliver results in a challenging HR environment.
In addition to his professional experience, Vernell is well-versed in handling investigations, unemployment claims, FMLA, recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and strategic HR management. He has a proven track record of success in conflict resolution, establishing brand-building strategies, and fostering employee engagement. His problem-solving abilities, particularly in conflict resolution, are reassuring, making him a valuable asset to any organization.
Vernell has a solid human resources foundation and demonstrated his ability to thrive in various HR roles. He is deeply committed to significantly contributing to organizational success while creating a positive and productive work environment. This commitment is evident in his specific example of commitment to organizational success and positive work environments.
Kayla Hardy is a committed Human Resources Professional with three years of experience in human resources, sustainability, and the research industry. She is a proud graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. Kayla is a passionate people developer with leadership development experience where she has partnered with managers to implement learning opportunities to promote positive work cultures and enhance organizational effectiveness.
Contribution Snapshot
Kayla implemented multiple processes to improve sustainable goals, demonstrated enthusiasm for employee development, excelled in public speaking, and showed meticulous attention to detail in document creation. Prior to this, Kayla completed rotations through various sites nationwide to partner with teams on projects aimed at sustainable solutions and gained significant experience in employee outreach, broad business exposure, and leadership development. Kayla is currently seeking to re-enter the workforce in an HR role that focuses on communications, learning development, or employee engagement.
Zhavier Harris earned his BA in Journalism & Communications from Hampton University, graduating with honors. During his time at Hampton, he was named the International Correspondent for the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communication and was featured on the ICN TV Network’s show “The Long March” in China. This experience enhanced his global perspective and storytelling skills.
Profile is Altruist: congenial and cooperative with an efficient, precise work ethic.
Entrepreneurship
Zhavier is the President & CEO of Everything’s Good Overall LLC, a forward-thinking company specializing in marketing, digital content creation, public relations, and drone operations. As a Certified FAA Part 107 Pilot, Zhavier incorporates cutting-edge aerial imagery into his strategic marketing solutions. In 2022, he was honored as a DI International Top 30 Under 30 Marketer, highlighting his deep expertise in strategic marketing, brand management, and digital communications.
Non-Profits/Tourism/Broadcasting
Zhavier’s professional journey spans non-profits, tourism, and broadcasting, where he has adeptly managed social media, implemented programs, created compelling content, and employed data-driven marketing strategies. Zhavier has overseen marketing campaigns, coordinated significant events, worked with dignitaries, and collaborated with historical sites, while always ensuring strong brand consistency.
Craig Minor earned an Associate degree in Information Technology-Computer Network Systems from ITT Technical Institute. Craig has over 13 years of experience in the Information Technology space. He always strives to provide a high standard of customer service providing constructive information, knowledge, and implementation.
Profile is a Guardian: unselfish and approachable with a preference for detailed, skill-based work.
For-Profit
Craig developed his professional character as a member of the Association of Information Technology Professionals. He began his career as an IT Technician in the Oil and Gas industry during his final semester at ITT Technical Institute. Craig went on to support a region in the Construction industry where he worked as an Information Technology Support Engineer for 5 years. He currently works as a System Engineer for an aluminum refinery.
Consulting
Craig provides IT solutions to small business owners. He has managed IT services for various clients that include cloud solutions, software and hardware solutions/training, cloud desktop, support consulting, and network solutions.
Philanthropy
Craig has served as a Board of Director for The EMA Foundation, an Information Technology Advisor for The Society of Evidence-Based Organizational Consulting (SEBOC), and as a mentor at the Urban League of Greater New Orleans.