Transform Your Workplace with TeachOne Wellness.
Founder, Chief Workforce Wellness and Resilience Strategist
Denean Pillar-Jackson
Teachone Wellness was founded by Denean Pillar Jackson, an 18-year workforce development executive guided by the principle of 'Dignity in Employment'. With a career dedicated to transformative change, Denean has championed skills-based hiring and led the integration of wellness strategies to support employee recovery and resilience in the wake of the pandemic. Her comprehensive approach ensures innovative, equitable practices that bolster organizational success.
Denean's expertise spans diverse areas - she has successfully placed over 1,200 young adults in corporate internships, spearheaded trauma-informed wellness initiatives with major companies, and blended yoga, mindfulness, neuroscience and heart science through her 26+ years in the wellness industry. 2024 partnerships include Talent ReWire, NAMI Chicago, Studio Yogi, the University of Chicago, Upward Women and more..
At Teachone Wellness, Denean collaborates widely to challenge stigma around workplace trauma and mental health. Her workshops provide teams with valuable insights on nurturing emotionally safe environments. Denean's unique combination of yogic tradition and psychological innovation offers a distinct pathway to realizing personal and professional potential for individuals and organizations.
Career Highlights
Strategic Workforce Initiatives
Successfully placed and served as the account director for over 1,200 young adults in internships at diverse corporations, including Accenture, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and LinkedIn. Collaborating closely with their executive leaders and managers, she profoundly influenced their recruitment and retention strategies, as well as managerial approaches to talent integration.
Transformative Leadership
Spearheaded the integration of wellness strategies to enhance recovery and resilience, helping workplace participants at all levels adjust to new realities. Partnered with leaders from 20 employers, including major corporations like AT&T, Northwestern Medicine and United Airlines, to integrate trauma-informed wellness practices into their cultures.
Wellness and Resilience Strategist
With over 26 years in the wellness industry, Denean holds accreditations in meditation, mindfulness, and yoga, blending these disciplines with cutting-edge neuroscience and heart science. Current partnerships include Studio Yogi and the University of Chicago’s Arts & Public Life Program.