About Me

Kesha Hamilton, an unwavering advocate for racial equity, passionately connects communities. Through her various roles as a mom, racial equity and justice advocate, chair of the Racial Equity Commission, community servant, and consultant business owner, Kesha’s endeavors are rooted in transparency, accountability, history and accessibility. 

Kesha Hamilton is a dedicated mom, a committed advocate and powerful facilitator who combines her lived experience with historical knowledge to synthesize life, organizational employee development with special emphasis in developing multicultural agility, educational governance and policy.

In addition to an A.A.S. in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, she holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Political Science/Pre-Law and Public & Nonprofit Administration. Kesha is currently pursuing her Masters in Public Administration and is an alumna of JLUSA – their prestigious Leading with Conviction Fellowship program, graduating in 2021.

Kesha is also a certified trainer with Bridges Out of Poverty and a certified mediator with SE Dispute Resolution Services. Kesha is Chair for the fourth year in a row of the first in the state of Michigan, City of Jackson Racial Equity Commission. This commission was created and established largely due to Kesha’s grassroots organizing efforts.

Kesha is the past Co-Chair of Racing 4 Equity, a local grassroots organization committed to racial equity in the workplace and in government – having introduced the popular Community Chats to the Jackson Community. 

Kesha was elected by the citizens of her city’s education district to serve on the public schools’ Board of Education and hosted a weekly Facebook LIVE – A Meeting of Diverse Minds w/Kesha Hamilton, which was dedicated to conversations surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in employment, education and all facets of life.

Kesha has been awarded the NAACP – Community Service Award, the Black Excellence Community – Youth and Advocacy Mentorship Award, and the Jackson Women’s History Council – Emerging Leader Award.

In her free time, Kesha can be found spending time with her children or close friends, reading/watching historical texts, or participating in healing circles.