80 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine BUSINESS SERVICES, CONSULTING AND HUMAN RESOURCES Dr. Jacqueline Dowdy is the founder and chief executive officer of Vision in Action Business Solutions LLC (VIABS), a transformative company based in North Carolina. VIABS offers business coaching, training, consulting, and strategy services to empower nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Dr. Dowdy’s mission is to equip businesses, leaders, and individuals with the tools to foster growth, operational excellence, and performance through innovative and tailored solutions. A seasoned leader, strategist and pastor, Dr. Dowdy has significantly impacted regions in North Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Africa, guiding congregations, community leaders and organizations toward positive transformation. Her unique approach combines leadership development with faith-based principles to promote social equity, justice and compassion. Dr. Dowdy is the author of “More than Conquerors: 31 Daily Declarations to Experience a Faith-filled Mindset” and “D3 Leadership Blueprint: Turning Deficits, Delays, and Deception into Triumphs, a transformational guide for business leaders.” These influential works reflect her extensive experience in organizational management and leadership. Dr. Dowdy’s educational background includes degrees in accounting, an MDiv and an MBA. She also holds certifications in nonprofit management from Duke University and executive leadership from Cornell University, as well as a PhD in educational leadership from Florida A&M University. Her faith and academic journey have shaped her into a trusted advisor in the business and nonprofit sectors. Dr. Dowdy’s leadership extends beyond the corporate world. To wit, she has served as a deacon and elder in the AME Church, and she is the senior leader for Faith in Action International Ministries in Durham, North Carolina. She has been actively involved in various boards and committees, including the Florida Behavioral Health Association and the Carolina Justice Policy Center. She was actively involved in the community and a member of Jacksonville Women’s Network, Jacksonville Women Leaders Association, and the Women of Color Cultural Foundation. Recognized by Entrepreneur and Forbes as a powerful woman in business, Dr. Dowdy remains dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive through purpose, integrity and faith. JACQUELINE D. DOWDY, PHD FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Vision in Action Business Solutions LLC North Carolina
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