Jessie Ray

One guiding question through my life has been “what does it take to make this a thriving space?” Whether it’s the community where I live, the church that I attend, or my inner world and home. I am driven by the desire to bring life-giving practices and opportunities to our world.

I believe the more we know ourselves and bring self-leadership to the spaces we inhabit, the greater potential for positive change and transformation. I have experienced this in my marriage and in many relationships. Author and psychologist David Benner has said: “You cannot change what you cannot name.” If we want to change our unhealthy patterns of how we react to ourselves and others, we have to do the inner work of noticing, naming, and turning from those patterns. What I love about the Enneagram is that it not only shows us our struggles, but our opportunities for growth as well.

I studied history and urban planning, and have worked for community nonprofits and collaborations, ministries, and for-profit businesses over the last decade (plus!).

I received my Bachelor’s in History from Florida State University and my Master’s in Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virgina. In 2021 I completed the Transforming Center Community Experience and received my certificate in Spiritual Transformation. In Spring 2021 I completed my Enneagram Training through YEC and continue my professional development through readings and teachings of several prominent teachers.

I currently call Florida home and am a wife, mom of 2 boys, and leader of a Safe Families for Children chapter.