Elizabeth Leiba

Founder, The Center for Black Women, Work, and Power

I lead a research-driven initiative examining labor, leadership, and institutional accountability at a critical inflection point in the American workforce.

My work focuses on how Black women experience power inside organizations, how institutions respond to economic and cultural disruption, and how leadership norms, policy decisions, and workplace structures shape outcomes over time. I approach these questions through long-form research, narrative analysis, and applied inquiry grounded in lived professional experience.

I have published multiple books that function as field-based research, documenting patterns in voice, silence, leadership evaluation, and institutional behavior across corporate, educational, and policy-adjacent environments. These works serve as qualitative evidence informing my ongoing analysis of workplace systems rather than as prescriptive or self-help material.

The Center for Black Women, Work, and Power provides a formal home for this body of work, supporting sustained scholarship, public-facing analysis, and institutional engagement. It is intentionally structured as a lightweight research entity to preserve independence, rigor, and publication focus.

I am currently engaged in research, writing, and advisory work related to workforce transformation, leadership dynamics, and organizational accountability.

For research inquiries or institutional correspondence:
info@centerforblackwomenworkandpower.org

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Host of Black Power Moves, a weekly deep dive podcast that is part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network. Episodes inform about Black culture, empowerment, entrepreneurship, and history.  

The podcast format exemplifies a casual, get-to-know-you conversation, rather than an interview. This  expresses the mission and goals, which are simply to amplify the voices of Black people across the Diaspora.

To that end, there are no prepared questions, to recreate the tradition of oral storytelling through a historical African lens. Guests tell their own stories in a way that feels comfortable and natural, with the host guiding the conversation in the framework of an authentic, culturally sensitive and relevant narrative that has a goal to amplify Black voices and inspire, educate and motivate listeners. 

Guests include Black tech leaders, college presidents, community leaders, trail blazing business and social entrepreneurs, educators, and cultural icons.

Notable Guests Include: 
- Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim, the City of Atlanta’s Chief Equity Officer
- April Walker, General Manager of the US Microsoft Technology Centers
- Glenn Woods, Senior Brand Social Media Manager for Hulu
- Kimberly Evans, Vice President for JP Morgan Chase & Company
- Sheldon Louis, Partner Manager for Twitter Sports
- Jacqie McWilliams, Commissioner of the CIAA
- Adjoa B. Asamoah, Co-Founder of the CROWN Coalition
- Manuel Godoy, CEO of Black Sands Entertainment 
- Dr. Kevin James, President of Morris Brown College
- Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Founder of the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation
- Natalie Miller, Owner of the Historic Magnolia House 
- Jackie Iloh, Diversity & Equity Strategist at Lyft 
- Donna Dozier Gordon, Head of Inclusion & Diversity in the US at H&M
- Sue-Ann Robinson - Attorney for Ben Crump Law and CJ Lawrence - CEO of Black with No Chaser

Founder of J4JAYS, an award winning, founder-led skincare brand redefining industry standards by treating hypersensitive skin as the benchmark, not the exception. Established January 2025

J4JAYS is built on a simple premise: if skincare is safe, effective, and transparent enough for hypersensitive skin, it raises the standard for everyone

The Certification

Safe from age 3+. Formulas validated by three independent bodies. Full transparency, ESG accountability, and nothing outsourced. Handmade, formulated, and crafted with every detail under direct oversight

The Line

👄 Loving Lip Balm
🦵 Fans Only Body Oil
👑 Regal Body Butter

Designed for high efficacy with minimal product use

The Results

Heals scars. Evens tone. Revitalises dry skin. Reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Naturally long lasting. Minimal product, excellent results

The Crowns (2025)

🏆 Skincare Brand of the Year
🏅 Hypersensitive Skin Leadership Excellence
🥇 Customer-Centric Leadership Excellence
🏆 Most Innovative Skincare Brand

The Traction

From premium stalls to accelerator stages, J4JAYS has demonstrated clear product-market fit. Consistent five-star reviews confirm healing outcomes and customer loyalty. Giving talks and attending bespoke events amplifies the mission and positions J4JAYS as both a brand and a voice

Selected for the Immerse Catalyst Accelerator, confirming scale-ready innovation

The Transparency

Scannable hybrid labels delivering live product passports. Yuka verified 👀. Certified clean across the range. Full ingredient traceability at
www.J4JAYSkincare.com

The Expansion

Retail ready 📈. Active conversations with spas, retailers, and distributors. Accepted into the TikTok Shop UK Innovation Campaign. US aligned 🚀 for strategic growth.

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