Ebony Chambers McClinton is a transformational leader, speaker, and strategist dedicated to building wellness-centered leadership and equity-driven systems that empower individuals, organizations, and foundations to create sustainable change. With over 20 years of experience in social justice, mental health, child welfare, and organizational development, she is known for bridging lived experience with strategic insight to drive real impact.
As a trusted leadership coach and strategic advisor, Ebony partners with executives, philanthropic foundations, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations to drive transformative change, foster resilient leadership, and cultivate cultures of belonging. She specializes in helping foundations and organizations align their funding strategies with equitable, community-driven solutions that create measurable, long-term impact. She offers consultation and training on strategic change management, equity-centered programs, and leadership development, equipping leaders with the tools to navigate complex challenges while prioritizing personal and collective well-being.
A sought-after speaker, educator, and facilitator, Ebony has made a significant impact nationwide, advocating for improved access to care and breaking the stigma surrounding mental wellness in underserved communities. She delivers dynamic training sessions on culturally responsive leadership and wellness practices, working with nonprofits, consulting firms, philanthropic foundations, and institutions such as the UC Davis Center for Human Services.
Ebony’s contributions extend to addressing health disparities and advancing equity within communities, with a special focus on LGBTQ inclusion, racial justice, and mental health advocacy. Her work has earned her numerous recognitions, including the 2023 Champions for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award and the 2022 Sacramento Bee Changemaker Award, as well as being named one of the Sacramento Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2017.
Deeply engaged in community initiatives, Ebony serves as Board President for Black Womxn United and is a key member of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Steering Committee. She also plays a vital role in shaping policy and equity efforts through the California Health and Human Services’ Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Equity Working Group.
Through her business, Healing Grace Studios, Ebony continues to champion wellness, equity, and leadership development, helping individuals, organizations, and foundations move beyond intention into action. Whether through executive coaching, equity-driven strategy, or transformational training, Ebony equips leaders with the tools to create real, lasting impact—one community at a time.
Learn more about the work Ebony is doing with the College for Behavioral Health Leadership
Ebony and Sac Bee Equity Lab Change Maker Ebony and Redefining Crisis Stabilization 988
Ebony and Sacramento Business Journal 2023 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Honoree
Ebony 2023 Innovation Awardee California Mental Health Advocates for Children and Youth
