Jen O’Ryan

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Dr. Jen O’Ryan is founder and chief strategist at Double Tall Consulting. Blending humor, storytelling, and evidence-based approaches, Jen meets people where they are and shows them a way forward. Her interactive and approachable style creates a space where potentially difficult topics become effective and engaging.

GUIDING PRINCIPLE

Support clients as a trusted guide in a changing landscape.

Authentic Leadership Business Leadership Change Management Collaboration and Team Trust Cultural Transformation DEIBA Digital Business Transformation Diversity and Inclusion Speakers Diversity and Inclusion Workshops Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employee Engagement Human Experience Interpersonal Dynamics LGBTQIA+ Speakers Organizational Development Organizational Psychology Psychological Safety Transformational Leadership

Popular Talks

Coping and Resiliency: Strategy Sessions
Leading Inclusion and Diversity as an “Accidental” Expert
Psychological Safety: Cornerstone of Welcoming Workplaces
AI Design: Ethical, Inclusive, and Representative Interactions

Speaking, Workshops, Consulting, & Coaching

Workshops

Leading Inclusion and Diversity as an ‘Accidental’ Expert
This session covers common themes around why initiatives with the best intentions can sputter out or fail. We talk through designing effective change, where to focus your energy, the top things you can start (and stop) doing right now, and strategies to bring others along on the journey.

Designing an Inclusive Workplace (or Organization) – LGBTQ+ 101</strong
This session covers the “basics” around the experience of gender and orientation. Attendees have a safe, confidential space to ask questions and learn more about the nuance of designing a welcoming place for LGBTQ+ employees, clients, and customers.

Raising Queer Kiddos in a Straight World
This session is designed for parents, families, and other caring adults who work closely with other people’s kiddos (teachers, care providers, healthcare professionals). Provides guidance on how kiddo’s experience gender and attraction, supporting kids when they come out or transition, and learn about healthy modeling and intervening behaviors.

Coaching

I work with people, primarily those in leadership roles, on how to talk about gender and orientation in the workplace. Most are wanting to do the “right” thing, but struggle with what to say (or not say). I provide a safe place to ask questions, build strategies, and internalize more inclusive perspectives.

Consulting

My primary focus is content and messaging review. I find all the places that bias, stereotypes, and exclusionary language or images like to hide in organizations (policy, research, press releases, employee guides or training, websites). I can also design or lead initiatives from concept to post-launch evaluation.

“Our leadership team raved about Jen, our facilitator for our Leadership Retreat. As we prepare our staff for a new CRM launch, Jen gave our leaders personal perspectives and tools to listen and inspire the team through critical change management. We were so impressed we are inviting her to our next all-staff meeting to share her wisdom with our team, and we are thrilled to work with her again!”
– Stephanie Kale, Development Services at the University of Washington

“Jen has gone above and beyond to understand the complexities of diversifying the maritime industry. She has provided our small team with tools to reach broader audiences with our agency announcements and to improve available resources. We are grateful for her guidance and consider her a valuable asset as we prepare the next generation of maritime pilots!”
– J. Bever, Executive Director, Board of Pilotage Commissioners

“Dr. Jen held an amazing workshop at my conference. I look forward to having her back as often as possible. Her workshop was informative, engaging, and received excellent feedback from participants.”
– Blue Montana Events Manager, Center of Southern Nevada

“Jen was a presenter for our conference. Folks in her workshop shared how much they enjoyed her presentation and that they learned a lot. They raved about how much they learned and that they would be making changes in their workspaces. Thank you, Jen for providing our members a supportive experience. We hope you will continue to work with our group.”
– Trey Jenkins, Research Specialist, Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy

"Highly professional and collaborative, Jen develops a true partnership with everyone on the team. She joined our project midway and was able to quickly understand our goals for the manuscript."
— KAREN DAHMS

Dr. Jen O’Ryan is a DEI strategist focused on helping people build authentically inclusive and welcoming companies.

A data geek at heart, Jen brings an extensive grasp of how people interact with technology, with each other, and with change.

She is the author of “Inclusive AF: A Field Guide for ‘Accidental’ Diversity Experts”.

Designed for anyone thinking about Inclusion and Diversity, IAF explains how to safely launch meaningful and lasting change.

Outside of her work, Jen is a travel enthusiast and avid runner. She also has a strange affinity for bad 80’s music, getting lost in new cities, and scary movies.

Let’s collaborate to ensure a transformative experience.