THE PLACE WHERE EQUITY LIVES.

Maroon Inc. was founded in 2021; its name governed from the Maroon people, who are freed slaves that took refuge in the mountainous Jamaica regions, thought to be the first Africans to develop refugee communities. Maroon's mission is to cultivate community, and provide training and equity solutions to education leaders and small business leaders in New Orleans and across Louisiana. We approach our clients through an equity lens. Our programs and services ensure that the principles of equitable and inclusive practices are embedded in the decisions and policies of an organization. Further, our strategic direction and guidance creates the conditions that leaders of color need to thrive.

Jade Brown-Russell is a proud native of New Orleans. She is Principal of JD Russell Consulting, LLC, a full service consulting firm focusing on regulatory compliance, legal counsel, corporate turnaround/workout services and governmental relations.  Jade focuses on providing results-driven strategies and outcomes for her clients, which have included public and priva te sector agencies, including the  the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the Plaquemines Port, Foundation for Louisiana, Harrah’s New Orleans, ESSENCE Communications, STEM NOLA, City of New Orleans, City of Shreveport, LA, City of Montgomery, AL, The Finance Authority of New Orleans, Crescent City Community Land Trust.