Jaren Collins is a native of North Tulsa, OK. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and, later, a Master’s in Human Relations, with a focus in Organizational Development. Jaren’s core values are rooted in the belief of helping people help themselves. Through college and his adult career, Jaren has engaged his audience as a peer influencer to help others be intentional and responsible with their personal and professional branding.

Jaren currently lives in Dallas, TX, where he owns and operates JCi Creatives, LLC, a content creation firm centered on helping companies brand responsibly. With JCi, Jaren has touched a wide variety of diversity & inclusion spaces to help tell black stories nationwide as well as worked with marketing departments at large to help businesses find their voice.

With over 10 years of experience in branding, creatives and entrepreneurship, Jaren seeks to share his expertise and talents with individuals looking to grow. Jaren has sat for podcast interviews, speaking engagements to the likes of Facebook and the American Heart Association, and even stood in front of classrooms to mentor young children. Jaren seeks to educate as a mentor, business associate and friend.

It is the continued mission of Jaren Collins and JCi Creatives to assist its community in creating a better self-image through mentorship and shared experience.