She’s a "Joy Scout!"
Meet Pam
Pam Confer, Ph.D. is a global, bilingual human resources thought leader and humorist, recognized for her innovative approach to leveraging "good differences" to foster harmony. With over 20 years of consulting and training experience across public and private sectors— from the U.S. to Latin America and Central Europe— Dr. Confer specializes in change management, organizational development, executive leadership coaching, and cultural acclimatization. Her dynamic sessions on topics such as Allyship, Civility, and Cross-Cultural Literacy empower organizations to cultivate more inclusive environments.
A TEDx Women presenter, Dr. Confer has collaborated with esteemed companies including Google, Nissan North America, Toyota North America, Continental Tire USA, and Colgas Colombia. She holds certifications as a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt in Diversity & Inclusion and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, in addition to being a Gallup Strengths Coach and a certified Franklin Covey, Myers-Briggs, and Crucial Conversations practitioner. Dr. Confer earned her Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Jackson State University, complemented by a DE&I certification from Cornell University. She is also the author of the "Circle-Shifting" theory, influencing personal and professional circles from within.
Dr. Confer holds a certification in online learning from the National Institute of Online Learning (NIOL), and is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management, the Association for Talent Development, and the National Speakers Association.
Renowned for her open-mindedness, captivating personal narratives, and distinctive style, she engages audiences with a blend of sensitivity, wit, and light. Dr. Confer has graced the cover and been featured in several publications, including, Jackson Free Press (2017), Southern Automotive Magazine (2018), Medium Magazine (2020) and Thrive Global Magazine (2020).
Dr. Confer travels worldwide, both in person and virtually, delivering specialized keynotes, training sessions, and comedic self-help talks. Wherever there is an opportunity for positive change, you will find Dr. Pam Confer leading the charge for progress and transformation.
Beyond her corporate endeavors, Dr. Confer is an award-winning illustrator, jazz singer, songwriter, and producer. Dr. Confer is recognized for her signature, interactive performances. She is an artist on the Mississippi Arts Commission's roster and travels throughout the Southeast with her band, Jazz Beautiful. Her voice is described as, "velvet soul... dipped in Jazz!"
In December of 2017, Dr. Confer debuted “Mississippi Beautiful”, a song she wrote, produced and recorded in tribute to the state’s bicentennial and the opening of the Two Mississippi Museums. The anthem plays each day in the “Where Do We Go From Here” Gallery of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. She regularly performs the song across the state. In 2019, former Governor Phil Bryant issued a proclamation declaring May 10 as “Mississippi Beautiful Day” statewide.
On June 19, 2020, Dr. Confer debuted her single, “Stand!“, a foot-stomping anthem that provides a cadence for the injustices in communities of color. Dr. Confer is a strong advocate for community partnerships. She show's everyone how a simple smile can change the world.