Client experience

Over the course of her career as a speaker, consultant, chief of people leader, and facilitator of innovation, mindset, talent and leadership, Jona Wright, EdD has designed and delivered workshops, series, talks for organizations of all sizes and industries, including:

  • Advanced manufacturing - global, publicly traded

  • Health care - publicly traded

  • Health care - nonprofit

  • Professional services - partner firms and privately held

  • L&D organizations - national and international

  • Higher education - university level

  • K-12 public and private education systems

Jona Wright, EdD is the Founder of TalentThrive Partners, a consulting firm specializing in engagement, talent, and leadership. With over 20 years of experience as a people leader and executive, Jona has worked nationally and globally to enhance the employee experience, focusing on culture, talent development, and learning in our ever-changing world.

Passionate about people, Jona is a trained facilitator in the FourSight Breakthrough Thinking Tool, DEI, and Psychological Safety. She is also a Korn Ferry Leadership Architecture Facilitator, providing valid and reliable talent solutions for individuals and leaders at all levels. She holds a doctorate in executive leadership and organizational development. Her research focus was innovation and mindset.

Jona believes in removing obstacles to promote engagement, often addressing communication dynamics within teams. As the architect of TalentThrive Partners, Jona’s expertise extends across various sectors, including public education, professional services, manufacturing, information technology, and private equity. She has designed innovative people-centric programs that foster growth, engagement, and sustainable success.

With over 20 years of experience, Jona has been a driving force in shaping organizational culture, leadership development, and talent management.

She often focuses leaders on the reflection question, what does it feel like to be on the other side of you? Leaders and emerging leaders are most successful when self-reflection is a daily practice. She is excited to help you and your organization’s talent thrive!

Jona is currently based in Upstate New York. She enjoys time with family, writing, traveling, meeting new people and making meaningful connections. She leans into the winters in the Northeast by skiing. She is a wine enthusiast and enjoys being outdoors in the Great Lakes and Finger Lakes regions.