Jacquelyn Ferguson - The U.S. Peace Corps: Volunteer, Colombia

Jacquelyn Ferguson is a licensed therapist providing Stress Management Coaching to organizations and individuals. She is also a Human Resource Development training consultant, with a Master's Degree in Community Counseling/Psychology, who designs and facilitates training programs for business, education and government. She's an energetic and dynamic professional with a commitment to helping people overcome obstacles. Jackie brings together a unique combination of problem solving skills, speaking expertise, and business experience which will have a positive impact on you and your organization. In the early 70's Jackie served in the Peace Corps in South America for over two years where she founded an accredited adult high school. After receiving her master's degree she moved to Florida, where she became a therapist and then a program director at a community mental health center. In 1982 Jackie founded InterAction Associates, a management development and human relations training firm. In addition, Jackie has authored two audio tapes on stress management, one for women and for children, and has co-authored an audio tape on self esteem and another for women on effectively dealing with guilt. Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have attended her stress management program through CareerTrack Seminars since 1991.

After 17 years of public speaking and training, Jackie established a private stress management practice in Southwest Florida. The stress management approach to counseling is designed to benefit individuals, groups and organizations dealing with personal or professional stressors. The focus is on problem solving and tends to be shorter term than traditional therapy and can be conducted on site or at Jackie's office.

In the business world, Jackie offers seminars on a variety of topics. Jackie's work with organizations both private and public sector has given individuals, departments and teams the tools to maintain enthusiasm and energy. By helping their employees lessen their stress, organizations are rewarded with greater employee loyalty and productivity.