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Jessica Aviva, Ph.D. is an educator, writer, researcher, organizer, project designer, activist, and entrepreneur who helps feminist leaders and community organizations recognize and realize their unique creative brilliance. She is the founding director of The Fruition Coalition, organizer of the Women’s Creative Leadership Network, and facilitator of The Fruition Academy.

The author of 11 books about leadership and social change, Jessica teaches the artistry of feminist leadership, progressive social change, and nonprofit management through two newsletters–Love, Lead, Create! The Artistry of Feminist Leadership and Seeds and Sunshine: Creating Flourishing Organizations and Communities–and two blogs, Jesstopia and The Activist’s Muse. Her wr Jessica Aviva, Ph.D. is an educator, writer, researcher, organizer, project designer, activist, and entrepreneur who helps feminist leaders and community organizations recognize and realize their unique creative brilliance. She is the founding director of The Fruition Coalition, organizer of the Women’s Creative Leadership Network, and facilitator of The Fruition Academy.

The author of 11 books about leadership and social change, Jessica teaches the artistry of feminist leadership, progressive social change, and nonprofit management through two newsletters–Love, Lead, Create! The Artistry of Feminist Leadership and Seeds and Sunshine: Creating Flourishing Organizations and Communities–and two blogs, Jesstopia and The Activist’s Muse. Her writing can also be found at Huffington Post, Psych Central, and elephant journal.

Jessica earned a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership at Eastern University. Through her dissertation, entitled Portraits of Women Leaders: Solidarity and Social Division in Progressive Social Movement Organizations, she explored how women leaders engage similarities and differences as they construct and experience solidarity. Jessica also earned an MS in Nonprofit Management from Eastern University, an MA in Sociology from Lehigh University, and a BS in Marketing from DeSales University. She taught in the Division of Business at DeSales University for 11 years and in the Pan African Studies Community Education Program at Temple University for three years. Jessica has also taught in a variety of community-based and online settings and has presented at local, regional, and international conferences.

Through her 20+-year career in the nonprofit sector, Jessica served as the executive director of a family center network and as the director of a shelter for families experiencing homelessness and a community development corporation. She has also conducted research and organized advocacy campaigns to influence public policy, developed community-wide plans, and developed strategic plans for a variety of nonprofit organizations. Jessica’s areas of expertise include feminist leadership, progressive social movements and social justice, leadership of community-based organizations, organizational development, writing, and research design. ...more

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It’s always nice to find out that you’re not alone. This recent article helped me to feel this way by revealing how women face discrimination because of our voices.

I’ve been told on more than one occasion that I have a little girl voice (always by older men). In addition, I have received unsolicited and unwelcome coaching about how I could improve the tone of my voice by making it richer, deeper –

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message 18: by Liane

Dec 12, 2009 12:38PM

Hi Jessica! Greetings from the Caribbean!

Thank you for accepting my friendship invitation. I love meeting other authors and look forward to reading your reviews and recommendations.

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message 17: by Jessica

Oct 31, 2009 07:26AM

Thanks so much for letting me know about this...I am going to sign up.

Jessica

Christine wrote: "Hi Jessica,just dropping by for a visit. I would like to invite you to check out Shadow Forrest Authors for charity and help support illiteracy issues.
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message 16: by Christine

Sep 27, 2009 05:46PM

Hi Jessica,just dropping by for a visit. I would like to invite you to check out Shadow Forrest Authors for charity and help support illiteracy issues.
http://www.shadowforestauthors.com
We also have a SFA group here on goodreads. Have a great week.
Blessing CJ

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message 15: by Christine

Jul 27, 2009 09:24PM

Hi Jessica, stopped by to see what's new on your page. Have a great week.
Blessings CJ

Mariard Volume 2 Glass Pawns by Christine Jones

Join shadow forest authors and help stop illiteracy worldwide.
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message 14: by D.A.

May 20, 2009 02:50PM

Hello, Jessica.

My new book, The 9 Ghosts of Samen's Bane, is available now at amazon.com and target.com. Have a great day.

The 9 Ghosts of Samen's Bane [image error]

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message 13: by Bradley

Apr 28, 2009 07:15AM

I hope you are having a good day! =)

www.twitter.com/orcish_dreams

Dreamsbane of Tamalor by Bradley James Simpson

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message 12: by Sandra

Apr 07, 2009 09:53PM

Hi Jessica. Thanks for the friendship request.

--Sandra

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message 11: by Lisette

Mar 22, 2009 08:59AM

Hi Jessica:

Thanks for your lovely note and your kindness. It's so nice to meet you.

Best wishes,
Lisette

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message 10: by Sherien

Mar 17, 2009 09:19PM

hi jessica! thanks for adding me... I'll be looking forward in discussing books with you...goodluck for your book ;)

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message 9: by Deb

Mar 15, 2009 11:29AM

Hi,
Thanks for adding me as a friend! I'm a children's author. I've been published twice on the internet. I am currently working on a historical fiction for YA. I have another WIP too. I'm working on an encouraging story for kids that have Multiple Slerosis. Science has recently discovered that kids get it too. Heck, I could've told the that 30-40 years ago!
Deb :-)

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message 8: by Ilyn

Mar 15, 2009 05:44AM

Hello Jessica,

How are you? Thank you for being my friend. Good fortune on your books. You could join the Goodreads author program. I wish you all the best for 2009 and always.

Please visit these groups when you have a chance: Happy & Brainy Group, To the Glory of Man, Reason Reigns, and Goodreads Tea Party. Have a marvelous weekend. Warmest regards.

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message 7: by Surya

Mar 13, 2009 04:00PM

Thanks being my friend on Good Reads!

Happy reading..
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message 6: by Christine

Feb 15, 2009 02:20PM

Hi from down under Jessica, thanks for adding me as a friend, I hope to get to know you better.
Check out shadow Forest Authors group and website.
http://www.shadowforestauthors.com
Blessings CJ

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message 5: by Beth

Feb 09, 2009 03:02PM

Hi Jessica,
Thanks for befriending this fellow author, though in my case, I write adult mystery novels.

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message 4: by Dana

Feb 08, 2009 07:15PM

Jessica, I look forward to connecting with you.

Dana
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message 3: by SassyMama (last edited Jan 10, 2009 10:13AM)

Jan 10, 2009 10:13AM

Happy New Year's, Jessica...WELCOME to goodreads...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...best of luck with your upcoming publications...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all recommendations...have a blessed weekend...and Happy Reading :-)

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message 2: by Rosemary

Dec 02, 2008 09:27AM