ABOUT JENNEL THOMAS
Discover the Story Behind Jennel Thomas
More Than a Brand. A Kingdom Assignment
Who Am I? Why Am I Here? What Is My Purpose?
For years, three questions remained at the centre of Jennel Thomas’s journey: “Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose?”
Although she had developed a wide range of skills, interests, and knowledge—including writing, music, speaking, teaching, psychology, and creative arts—she struggled to understand how they all fit together. Like many people searching for purpose and direction in life, she once believed she would eventually have to choose just one path; instead, she came to understand that her purpose was not about choosing one gift over another, but about becoming fully who she was created to be and using every ability and experience entrusted to her to serve others.
Jennel Thomas is a Christian author, singer-songwriter, psychology graduate, speaker, life coach, and creative entrepreneur on a Kingdom assignment to help individuals and families discover purpose, strengthen their faith, build confidence, navigate grief, overcome life’s challenges, and live intentionally. Her identity is rooted in Jesus Christ, while her work extends into many areas where people need practical wisdom, encouragement, education, and support.
Her name, Jennel, means “God is Gracious,” and she seeks to demonstrate that grace through the work she does and the lives she serves.
The Beginning of Jennel Thomas’ Journey
Growing up in Guyana, South America, Jennel was curious, creative, and passionate about encouraging others; from childhood, she was drawn to writing, music, teaching, speaking, art, and other forms of creative expression.
As she grew older, these interests developed into a broad range of skills, experiences, and areas of knowledge that continue to shape her work today.Long before studying psychology, people naturally trusted Jennel with their stories, struggles, questions, and dreams; she found herself drawn to listening, understanding, teaching, encouraging, and helping others see possibilities beyond their circumstances. Looking back, those early experiences became part of the foundation for the work she was created to do.
Education, Qualifications & Professional Experience
Jennel Thomas’s academic background, professional training, and practical experience have shaped her approach to personal development, life coaching, youth education, grief support, speaking, and educational resource development.
Education
Master’s Degree in General Psychology — In Progress
Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom
Currently completing postgraduate studies in General Psychology.
Bachelor of Science in General Psychology — With Distinction
American University of Peace Studies Inc., Guyana
Diploma in Psychology
American University of Peace Studies Inc.
Professional Training & Certifications
Certified Professional Life Coach
Professional training in life coaching techniques, skills, and processes; applied through personal development education, coaching, and guidance.
Certificate in Basic Counselling Skills for Health Practitioners
University of Southern Caribbean, Trinidad.
Training in foundational counselling skills relevant to communication, listening, interpersonal understanding, and supportive interactions.
The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs
University of Toronto, Online
Coursework focused on understanding human needs and relationships.
Conscious Discipline Foundation Course Certification
The Caribbean Center for Child Development & Saving Brains, Grenada;
Supports practical work with children, emotional development, behaviour, communication, and positive relationship-building.
Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
Center for Development of Human Services, SUNY Buffalo State; sponsored by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
Provides training relevant to recognising and responding to concerns involving child safety and maltreatment.
Certified Youth Educator
Ministry of Education, Guyana
Training through the YES Programme, with practical experience delivering youth education focused on HIV prevention and gender-based violence prevention.
Speaking & Facilitation Experience
Shekinah Glory House of Healing — Grief-focused speaking engagement with an international audience, under the platform of Dr. Lady Alswell Blankson – USA
ZOE Life Community — Grief-focused speaking engagement for an international community led by Dr. Priscilla Ngala in the United Kingdom.
Grand Anse Baptist Church, Grenada — Grief-focused speaking engagement.
Special Services Unit (SSU), Grenada — Educational presentation addressing health and wellbeing.
Queen Elizabeth’s Children’s Home, Grenada — Facilitated life-skills education with children, drawing on psychological knowledge and practical youth-development experience.
Schools in Guyana — Worked with numerous schools to deliver educational programmes and youth-focused education.
Current Areas of Professional Practice
Life Coaching
Grief & Bereavement Coaching
Purpose & Personal Development
Self-Esteem & Confidence
Decision-Making & Life Direction
Youth Life Skills Education
Speaking & Workshops
Just Let Me Talk™
Books & Educational Resources
Music & Creative Expression