ABOUT US
What Makes Us Different
PEOPLE-CENTRIC APPROACH — Rooted in the spirit of tenacity, we believe growth happens when people remain determined, resilient, and unwilling to give up despite life’s challenges.
Through counseling, coaching, and strategic consultation, we create safe and supportive spaces where healing, self-discovery, stronger relationships, and lasting transformation can take place. At Tenacious Dialogues, we are committed to helping our clients navigate obstacles with courage, clarity, and confidence.
Founder’s Biography
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CORE VALUES
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COMMUNITY
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COMPASSION
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COUNSELING
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MISSION
Our mission is to create safe and empowering spaces where individuals, families, and organizations can engage in courageous conversations, discover their strength, and pursue healing and growth with determination
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VISION
Our vision is to become a refuge where people can feel free to have meaningful and purposeful dialogue leading to healing and transformative change
Founder's Biography
Founder & Principal Consultant
Dr. Shannon R. Ingram
Ed.D.
Licensed Counselor

Educator
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor · Educator · Consultant · Community Leader
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Shannon Ingram dedicates her work to fostering equity, strengthening communities, and creating spaces for meaningful, transformative dialogue — rooted in purpose, persistence, and service.
LICENSE & CREDENTIALS
LGPC
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
State of Maryland & State of Florida (Telehealth)
Ed.D.
Organizational Leadership Development
Shenandoah University
Certified Grief Informed Professional
Evergreen Certifications
ABOUT DR. INGRAM
About Dr. Ingram
A Leader Rooted in Purpose, Persistence & Service
At Tenacious Dialogues, we embody the spirit of tenacity — remaining highly determined, persistent, and unwilling to give up in the face of adversity. Through counseling, consulting, and transformative conversation, we empower individuals, families, and organizations to overcome obstacles, strengthen their foundations, and pursue meaningful growth with courage and resilience.
A first-generation leader from Philadelphia, Dr. Ingram's career spans education, counseling, and social services — with extensive work supporting youth, adults, individuals with special needs, and families navigating complex life circumstances.
EDUCATION
Ed.D. Administrative Leadership
Shenandoah University
Doctor of Education
M.A. Community Counseling
Marymount University
Master of Arts
B.S. Human Development & Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science
Organizational Consulting
A Collaborative, Grounded Approach
As an experienced consultant, Dr. Ingram partners with organizational leaders and HR teams to integrate inclusive, equitable practices and evaluate program effectiveness. She brings a systems lens to cultural change — identifying structural barriers, building buy-in across all levels, and designing strategies that are both bold and sustainable.
Her consulting methodology goes beyond compliance and checkbox training. She builds the internal capacity of teams to sustain inclusion independently — developing leaders, shifting cultures, and measuring impact over time.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTNG
CLINICAL SPECIALTIES
Grief & Loss
Life Transition
Relationship & Interpersonal Challenges
Trauma & Anxiety Recovery
CLINICAL PRACTICE
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Embedding Equity at Every Level
As an experienced consultant, Dr. Ingram partners with organizational leaders and HR teams to integrate inclusive, equitable practices and evaluate program effectiveness. She brings a systems lens to cultural change — identifying structural barriers, building buy-in across all levels, and designing strategies that are both bold and sustainable.
Her consulting methodology goes beyond compliance and checkbox training. She builds the internal capacity of teams to sustain inclusion independently — developing leaders, shifting cultures, and measuring impact over time.