Alethia Jackson is a nationally respected Fortune 50 C-suite executive, board advisor, and thought leader known for guiding organizations through uncertainty, transformation, and growth.
With senior leadership experience across healthcare, retail, public policy, and highly regulated markets—including serving as Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Walgreens and President of the Walgreens Foundation—Alethia has led enterprise strategies that strengthen business resilience, expand market access, and build trust through access and relevance—connecting products and solutions to people, not just markets.
Throughout her career, Alethia has advised CEOs, executive teams, and boards on navigating complexity, managing enterprise risk, and scaling growth during periods of disruption. Her leadership has shaped national policy, advanced consumer-centered healthcare solutions, and helped organizations identify new opportunities, deepen brand loyalty, and reach new audiences in moments when others saw only turmoil.
Throughout her career, Alethia has advised CEOs, executive teams, and boards on navigating complexity, managing enterprise risk, and scaling growth during periods of disruption. Her leadership has shaped national policy, advanced consumer-centered healthcare solutions, and helped organizations identify new opportunities, deepen brand loyalty, and reach new audiences in moments when others saw only turmoil.
Where uncertainty creates hesitation, Alethia identifies opportunity. She has helped global organizations unlock growth during periods of crisis, launch large-scale public–private partnerships, bring new products to market, and build trust with consumers through clarity, access, and relevance—creating sustainable growth engines in changing environments.
As Founder and CEO of The Stuyvesant Group and creator of Ultimate PowerPlay, a network of executive women across sectors, including healthcare, finance, technology, policy, and philanthropy, Alethia builds leadership communities that drive collaboration, innovation, and measurable success.
Alethia is also the host of the popular podcast The Power Within, featuring conversations and insights on modern leadership in action. Her work and leadership have been featured in Forbes, Savoy, Washington Life, and Essence Online.
A sought-after national speaker featured at the Fortune Impact Summit, CES, and the Women’s Business Leadership Conference, Alethia delivers executive-level insight paired with clear, practical strategies. Her talks equip leaders and teams to navigate change, build resilient organizations, and grow with purpose in uncertain environments.
Speaking Topics
Executive insights for leading, growing, and building resilience in uncertain times.
Excelling in Challenging Times:
How leaders think differently during disruption—motivating teams, unlocking creativity, and identifying growth opportunities when conditions are uncertain.
Leading Through Uncertainty:
How leaders anticipate change, adapt with agility, and guide organizations through evolving political, social, and economic landscapes with confidence and clarity.
Building Resilient Teams and Organizations:
Practical tools for fostering resilience at every level—maintaining trust, performance, and well-being during transformation and disruption.
Bringing Products and Solutions to People:
Building trust through access and relevance. Lessons from healthcare, retail, and policy on connecting products to consumers, expanding market access, and driving adoption.
The Power of Stakeholder Engagement:
How to align stakeholders, influence outcomes, and build coalitions that support growth, credibility, and long-term impact.
Why Organizations Book Alethia
Powerful insight. Practical tools. Lasting impact.
Alethia is a trusted voice in healthcare and business leadership who combines strategic vision with real-world execution. Her insights are grounded in experience, and delivered with clarity, credibility, and energy.
Board & C-Suite Conversations
Executive & Leadership Team Sessions
Podcast Appearances
Panel Facilitation & Event Moderation
Fireside Chats