JGo has consistently captivated our conference attendees as the Master of Ceremonies for the past four years. His creativity, inspiration, and informative approach make every event memorable. JGo’s ease in planning and exceptional connection with the audience come highly recommended for any event that aims to truly engage and entertain.”

Allison Powell
Allison Powell

Chief Operating Officer
Evergreen Education Group

JGo has a unique ability to read the room and nurture spaces.  Year after year, I returned to the safety of JGo’s workshops, knowing that I would continue to grow as a person, a leader, and an educator. I was inspired to join JGo’s team and learn how epertly he anticipates the needs of each learning moment and collaborates with others to craft elevated learning spaces.”

Danae Howe
Danae Howe

Assistant Head of Middle School and Director Equity and Inclusion
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences

JGo effectively facilitated multiple meetings of our large group of participants and guided us toward the creation of a product that still is in use today in Illinois and across the country. He led us through an exercise on ‘Introducing Your Best Self’ that effectively focused our expansive ideas. I highly recommend JGo for any work involving facilitation and staff development.”

Erika Hunt
Erika Hunt

Co-director
Center for the Study of Education Policy, Illinois State University

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Hi, I’m JGo!

I’m a speaker, an educator, a writer, a facilitator, a father, a husband, a musician, an acrobat, an athlete, a gamer, a coin collector, a toy maker, a data analyst, a dancer… and a leader of multiple teams across various industries.

In bringing those authentic traits to the way I manage teams, I’ve come to learn that fostering a sense of belonging is the cornerstone of high performing organizations. My own journey, marked by unique experiences and challenges, has instilled in me a deep appreciation for the importance of human connection, and how that connection drives engagement and retention.

Most organizations try to retain their employees by offering competitive salary and benefits packages and the promise of future promotions, but I’ve seen firsthand how these strategies, while important, pale in comparison to the power of a cohesive team. 

Through my talks and workshops, I share insights and actionable advice to help leaders create cultures where employees feel valued, motivated, and inspired.  Contact me today, and let’s transform your workplace together!


More about JGo…

As an educator, JGo has taught Social Studies, Language Arts, Economics, Music, Storytelling, Computer Science, Theater, and Theory of Knowledge in multiple states and countries. He has facilitated workshops in the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Asia, and has taken the stage at such notable venues as The Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall.

JGo graduated from Yale with a B.A. in Anthropology and African & African American Studies, went on to get his masters in Educational Leadership from Columbia University’s Teachers College, and has made every effort to learn from as many people and experiences as possible along the way.

JGo Offers…

  • Keynotes
  • Presentations
  • Interactive Workshops
  • Conference Emceeing
  • Instructional Coaching

Popular Topics

  • Employee Retention
  • Student Engagement
  • Belonging & Authenticity
  • Content vs. Context Creating

Contact me…

I am excited to speak with you and hear about your keynote speaking, emceeing, or instructional coaching needs. Just shoot me an email, and I will get back to you shortly.