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Jakada Imani

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Chief Executive Officer at The Management Center
📍 San Leandro, California, United States

Jakada Imani is the CEO of The Management Center and co-author of the bestselling book, “Management in a Changing World. ” With over 30 years in social and racial justice movements, he is regarded by peers as a brilliant strategist and natural leader. His career includes leading successful campaigns at the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights.

He is a spiritually-rooted coach who finds joy in his work and community. Born and raised in Oakland, he is a partner and father to a blended family of six children. During the pandemic, he became an avid cyclist. He holds a Certificate of Theological Studies from the Pacific School of Religion.

Unique fact: Jakada was the first Black board chair for Greenpeace USA, where he helped lead a significant transformation in board diversity.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Leandro, California, United States
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Equitable Management
As CEO of The Management Center and co-author of "Management in a Changing World, " his work focuses on creating equitable, sustainable, and results-driven organizations.
Racial & Economic Justice
His entire 30+ year career is dedicated to this, including leading major criminal justice reform campaigns and serving as Executive Director of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
Chief Executive Officer
The Management Center
1-2019 - 12-2024
Board Chair
Greenpeace
3-2017 - 4-2021
Senior Partner
The Management Center
2-2017 - 4-2017
Consultant
Self employed
9-2016 - 2-2017
Managing Director
The Workers Lab
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Education
2013 - 2014
Certificate
Pacific School of Religion
1988 - 1991
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Oakland High School
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