About Dr. Kenae
Dr. Kenae
Author • Officiant • Speaker •
Wellness Curator • Leadership Developer
Dr. Kenae is a dynamic leader, author, and speaker who is passionate about helping people grow, heal, and thrive. She is the visionary behind The Will of Wellness Retreat:, a soul-renewing experience that invites women to pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves, their purpose, and the peace they deserve. Through fitness activities, guided workshops, sound healing, and sacred rest, the retreat offers space for transformation, clarity, and restoration.
Kenae is a devoted wedding and funeral officiant, honored to walk with individuals and families through life’s most meaningful transitions. Whether celebrating the beauty of new beginnings or honoring the life and legacy of a loved one, she brings compassion, presence, and authenticity to every ceremony.
She is also a seasoned leadership developer, known for helping leaders clarify their voice, cultivate emotional intelligence, and lead with impact and purpose. Her coaching, mentoring, and workshops are grounded, thoughtful, and accessible. Whether you lead in faith spaces, nonprofit sectors, or corporate environments. Dr. Kenae’s ability to blend strategic insight with personal authenticity makes her a trusted guide for aspiring and experienced leaders alike.
She is the author of Prayers, Petals, and Pep Talks for the Soul, a book that offers honest encouragement to everyday women navigating real-life trials, transitions, and triumphs. Whether she’s mentoring leaders, officiating sacred moments, or helping women reclaim their peace, Dr. Kenae creates space for people to reconnect: with God, with themselves, or with whatever hope keeps them moving forward.
Who is Dr. Kenae
Dr. Kenae is a trusted advisor, speaker, and curator of transformative experiences. She specializes in helping individuals grow—personally, professionally, and spiritually, by guiding them through tailored development plans, powerful conversations, and purpose-driven spaces. As a compassionate wedding and funeral officiant, she is honored to walk with people through life’s most sacred transitions, creating ceremonies that are heartfelt, meaningful, and deeply personal. Whether through one-on-one mentoring, keynote speaking, or wellness retreats, Dr. Kenae brings clarity, compassion, and strategy to every encounter, empowering people to step fully into who they are becoming.
Why Dr. Kenae?
Because she doesn’t just speak from a stage, she shows up in the trenches.
Dr. Kenae brings both lived experience and academic excellence to every space she steps into. With a doctorate in leadership and years of walking alongside individuals through transformation, trauma, and transition, she offers more than motivation, she offers real tools for real life.
People come to Dr. Kenae when they’re ready to grow, heal, pivot, or rebuild. Whether you’re navigating a major life moment, leading through uncertainty, or simply needing a reminder of your own strength, she meets you right where you are, with wisdom, warmth, and truth that lands.
She’s not just a coach. Not just a speaker. Not just an officiant.
She’s a guide, a builder, a presence, and for many, a turning point.
Publications
Dr. Kenae’s work spans academic research, thought leadership, and soul-nourishing devotional writing. Her publications reflect her commitment to both intellectual depth and heart-centered growth.
Peer-Reviewed & Academic Publications:
- The Importance of a Business Governance Plan, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 4, Issue 2 (February 2013)
- The Federal Government: Future Technology Predictions and Their Affects, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 4, Issue 2 (February 2013)
- Dissertation: “The Perceptions of the Significance of Motivation on Female Federal Government Managers: A Qualitative Case Study”, University of Phoenix, 2015
- Perceptions of Motivation Among Female Federal Government Managers, Exchange, Volume 1, Number 1 (June 2015)
Anthology Contribution:
The Whole World Had an Anxiety Attack (Anthology compiled by Syreeta Martin)
Devotional Book:
Prayers, Petals, and Pep Talks for the Soul – A heartfelt devotional offering encouragement, honesty, and spiritual guidance for women navigating real-life challenges (2025)
Additional Highlights
Retreat Founder
Creator of The Will of Wellness Retreat: Welcome to the Wilderness, a transformative space designed to help women reconnect with faith, healing, and purpose.
Officiant Services
Certified wedding and funeral officiant, known for creating deeply personal and spirit-led ceremonies that honor life’s most sacred moments.
Speaker & Facilitator
Experienced keynote speaker and panelist for wellness conferences, women’s gatherings, leadership forums, and professional development events—both faith-based and secular.
Personal and Leadership Developer
Mentor and coach for emerging and seasoned leaders, with a focus on emotional intelligence, clarity, confidence, and sustainable impact.
Testimonials
See what some past clients had to say about Dr. Kenae.
Dr. Kenae! Thank you for your remarks at the Federally Employed Women’s National Training program! You were both motivating and inspiring! I do hope you will come to our agency in this fiscal year to speak with the women in our local chapter! You’re enthusiasm and resilience is unmatched! Best of luck to you!
LINDA TAYLOR
I never knew the importance of planning until now. It was not until I created a personal development plan for my life own life that I got so much accomplished in such little time! So glad to have Dr. Kenae as my advisor and coach. My plan is thorough. Through the assessment phase, I learned so much about myself. Thanks, Dr. Kenae!
LA ANN JONES
Dr. Kenae is a great role model and a wonderful mentor! She has helped me stay on track and I am forever grateful!
ZAKIA BROWN
As an adult learner who has decided to go back to school in my twenties, Dr. Kenae has helped me tremendously. I thought that having a child would be a hindrance; that I would not be able to work and go to school. Dr. Kenae helped me to create a plan to achieve both of these and be a full-time mom. I never felt so fulfilled! I am working to achieve my goals with Dr. Kenae’s help!
MIRAHIA WALKER
Get in touch
PO BOX 23046 Washington, D.C., 20026
Phone : 202.505.3384 Email : drkenae@drkenae.com