Dr. Jean Norris is an award-winning creator of influential work in professional development, communication, and ethical sales practices.

As the co-founder and managing partner of Norton Norris, Inc, Jean developed an award-winning sales training program and has been recognized for exceptional training outcomes and participant engagement for tens of thousands of participants over her 35 years in the higher education and customer service sectors.

Jean earned a Bachelor of Arts in Management, a Master of Arts in Communication and Training, and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership. She also has extensive training as an NLP Master Practitioner.

Currently, Dr. Norris leads InJeannious, Inc., a firm specializing in professional development and innovative business solutions.

Jean is also the founder and Chairman of the Board for the Association for the Advancement of the College Admissions Profession (AACAP), a non-profit member organization dedicated to those serving in roles to support college students.

She has also served on the board for Breakthrough T1D (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Jean and her son, Mike, wrote, Straight Talk from Those Living with Diabetes, with all proceeds to benefit the organization in their search for a cure. Their book was recognized with a bronze medal from the Independent Publishers Book Awards.

In her personal time, she enjoys learning, working on art projects, and living the rv life with her husband and two Labradoodles.