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About

Dr. Luan Jackson

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Luan Jackson is a seasoned professional who views herself as a "people builder", dedicated to empowering clients to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, manage stress, and achieve a balanced life.

Luan holds a Doctoral Degree from Northcentral University, majoring in the Psychology of Health, a master’s degree in psychology and administration from the University of Michigan, plus a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Michigan. Additionally, Luan is a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Specialist. She has completed 30 hours of Bible studies at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and she earned certificates in Business Administration from Michigan State University and in Group Therapy from Oakland University.

Luan’s career has been marked by a diverse range of professional roles, including her appointment as Director of Nursing at just 25 years of age. As a nurse entrepreneur, she founded a full-service mental health clinic, which she led to national accreditation within two years of its establishment. She sold the clinic to become manager of her husband’s dental practice. Under her management the clinic grew from a single dentist practice to three practicing dentists, averaging 90 new patients per month. In addition to her leadership roles, she continues to maintain a caseload of individual clients. Her goal is to stay engaged with people on all levels.

With more than 35 years of professional speaking experience, Luan has shared her expertise both nationally, across 40 states, and internationally in countries such as England, Bangladesh, China, Venezuela, and Australia.

Luan is multicultural. Raised in the Belgian Congo, she and her family fled the country during the communist takeover. She returned to the United States at the age of 13.  These transformative personal experiences, along with her extensive professional background, enrich the depth and perspective she brings to her speaking engagements.

Luan is an active member of her church and community where she has led organizational fund raisers, established support groups, and offered personal support space. She is currently a member of the Widows Club and has contributed her story to the book Naomi and the Widows Club. Her journaling has been published in Lessons From My Ocean         

On a personal note, Luan was married for 51 years when her husband died of Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). She is the proud mother of two grown children and seven grandchildren