a trained Black Feminist Cultural Anthropologist, Higher Ed & Culture-IN-Tech Consultant and CEO of Building Future Legacies for Young Scholars, LLC (BFLYS) a minority and woman owned consulting firm based in New York that helps college bound, undergraduate, graduate students and academic and business professionals navigate higher ed and the tech industry to achieve their goals with their sanity intact.
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“One thing I love about Dr. Christine Pinnock and BFLYS is that she tells the truth. Dr. P doesn’t romanticize anything about doctoral programs or the dissertation writing process. She encourages her clients to engage in rituals before and after the writing process, and to lean into our ancestral forces to get things done. As a Black feminist and womanist writer and scholar, Dr. P has shared multiple academic experiences with her clients, which makes clients like me feel seen and heard for the for the first time. The consistent reminders from Dr.P to engage in writing rituals and lean into our ancestral forces makes BFLYS unique and special, and this is why her clients succeed.”
Working with Dr. Christine A. Pinnock from BFLYS on a Professional Development Business Coaching Session was an absolute pleasure. Her guidance was very beneficial in crafting my first business proposal. Not only did I receive valuable insights and suggestions, but also recommendations for future growth. I was blown away by the detailed feedback I received with my invoice. With her knowledge and expertise in business development, I am confident that I will be working with Dr. Pinnock and BFLYS in the future.
Dr. Pinnock takes the time to get to know the student during the assessment and does a great job explaining the findings. The recommendations are in alignment with their talents and gifts while challenging their fears.Dr. Pinnock is a fantastic writer and the way she uses language is inimitable. Dr. Pinnock appears to love what she does as it shows during the consultation.
I loved working with Dr. Christine A. Pinnock. She is the consummate professional and tireless when it comes to task completion. Specifically, as a career-changer I found her help with professionalization invaluable. Oftentimes, we do not reflect on the skill set that we have amassed over time nor do we update our experiences on paper. Dr. Pinnock’s attention to detail and expertise in the craft of writing help me create a polished, accomplished, product.
I use a trauma-informed praxis to address Diversity, Equity & Inclusion shortfalls by tailoring longitudinal workshops and trainings that help companies and academic institutions promote healthy workplace cultures and improve on existing ones. If your institution, company, or organization is at a crossroads and is looking for a fresh approach and you are committed to doing the work, perhaps BFLYS is the consultancy for you.