Dr. Krystal L. Clemons is the Founder and CEO of Our Village Consulting. She has served in school counseling and counselor education for over 15 years. Her passion is rooted in helping K-12 educators ensure success for ALL students. In 2021, The American School Counselor Association recognized her during Black History Month 2021 as one of the Black school counseling professionals who has made significant contributions to the field. Her speaking topics include Black student achievement in K-12 schools, authenticity in K-12 education, school-family-community engagement, and cultural wealth. Dr. Clemons created The BRC Framework for Effective Engagement© and The Village Model of Community Engagement© to bring educators, families, and community partners together to support Black student success.