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Founder of ICSGroup | Expert on Compliance and Diversity | Speaker on Legal Issues

Medina Jett Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Founder of ICSGroup | Expert on Compliance and Diversity | Speaker on Legal Issues

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Medina Jett
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000

Travels From:
CLE - Cleveland, OH

Primary Topic Category:
Legal Issues

Secondary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice

 

Medina Jett Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Medina Jett is a prominent keynote speaker, attorney, and entrepreneur known for her expertise in diversity and inclusion, financial empowerment, and leadership. She has held senior executive roles at multiple Fortune 500 companies and founded Integrated Compliance Solutions Group, the first Black woman-owned asset management compliance firm. Currently, she leads Jett Speaks, LLC, where she continues to inspire and empower professional women and people of color through her speaking engagements and workshops.

Medina Jett is a distinguished attorney and business leader who has significantly impacted the fields of law, corporate leadership, and diversity advocacy. With a BA from Wesleyan University, a JD from Georgetown Law School, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Connecticut School of Business, Medina's educational background laid a solid foundation for her multifaceted career. Early in her career, she broke barriers by becoming the first Black executive at Cigna Retirement & Investment Services, The Hartford Life Insurance Company, and Prudential Retirement, consistently paving the way for greater diversity within these organizations. In 2008, amid the Great Recession, Medina founded Integrated Compliance Solutions Group, LLC, which provided legal and compliance services to Wall Street firms across the U.S. and Africa. Her firm quickly earned a stellar reputation, becoming the only African American woman-owned asset management compliance firm worldwide. This remarkable achievement was highlighted in a Harvard Business Review case study, showcasing her entrepreneurial journey to students globally. After successfully running ICSGroup for 12 years, Medina sold the company and transitioned to new ventures. Medina's current focus is Jett Speaks, LLC, a platform through which she delivers powerful keynotes and workshops on career development, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and diversity consulting. Her engaging and insightful presentations have made her a sought-after speaker for corporations, universities, and organizations dedicated to fostering equity and inclusion. In addition to her speaking career, Medina serves as an advisor to private equity funds and co-owns TDS Builders, a real estate development company, with her daughter. Throughout her career, Medina has received numerous accolades, including the Anti-Defamation League’s Torch of Liberty Award and the Urban League of Southern Connecticut’s Diversity Award. Her passion for empowering others and advocating for racial equality continues to drive her efforts in making a lasting impact on corporate America and beyond. Medina Jett's journey from poverty to corporate success, combined with her dedication to social justice and economic empowerment, makes her a compelling and inspirational figure in the world of keynote speaking and beyond.
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