Meet Dr. Unnatti Jain
Founder, bridging generations
AUTHOR | RELATIONSHIP COACH | TEDX SPEAKER | BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST
Dr. Unnatti Jain is a behavior change expert, coach, educator, author, and speaker who has dedicated her work to helping people better understand themselves and one another. With a doctorate in Leadership and Change and over a decade of experience working with individuals, families, young adults, leaders, and organizations, she brings together expertise in human behavior, communication, emotional intelligence, leadership, and personal growth.
At the heart of Unnatti's work is a simple belief: strong relationships don't happen by accident. They grow when we learn to understand different perspectives, communicate with intention, and remain open to learning from one another.
That belief is certainly reflected in her professional work.
It is also profoundly personal for her as well, it’s what drives her passion for helping others.
As a mother, Unnatti has experienced the value of building and maintaining a close relationship with her son, Tarang, as he has grown into adulthood. Their relationship has evolved with them and is now rooted in communication, mutual respect, trust, and a willingness to understand one another across different stages of life. For Unnatti, that relationship is more than something she treasures personally. It reflects what she believes is possible when people make understanding and connection a priority.
Over years of coaching individuals and families, working with young adults, and helping people navigate change, Unnatti began recognizing that these challenges—and opportunities—need to extend far beyond the home. The need to feel heard and understood doesn't disappear when we enter the workplace. Different experiences, expectations, communication styles, and perspectives shape relationships between colleagues, across teams, and between leaders and employees just as surely as they shape relationships within families.
That realization expanded the reach of her work.
Today, Unnatti brings that same relationship-centered approach to businesses and organizations, helping leaders and teams strengthen communication, navigate differences, and create environments where people across generations can contribute, connect, and thrive.
Those experiences ultimately shaped a larger question: What becomes possible when we stop allowing generational differences to divide us and start learning how to understand one another?
That question is at the heart of Bridging Generations.
MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Unnatti Jain
FOUNDER | GEN X
Dr. Unnatti Jain is a keynote speaker, author, and bridge-builder dedicated to bringing people together across generations so everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Speaking to schools, colleges, and organizations, Unnatti creates powerful spaces where connection replaces conflict and understanding replaces assumption.
With a purpose rooted in belonging, Unnatti focuses on bridging the generational gap, helping parents and teens, educators and students, and leaders and teams move from misunderstanding to meaningful dialogue. Her engaging, heart-centered talks inspire audiences to listen differently, speak honestly, and connect more intentionally—because when we build bridges instead of walls, everyone thrives.
After beginning her career as an academic writer, Unnatti has transitioned into authoring books that reach people where they are and meet them where it matters most. Her book Parent–Teen Journey supports families in navigating communication, identity, and growth together, and in 2025 she expands her impact with her upcoming book, Everything Begins With You, a powerful reminder that change, connection, and belonging always start from within.
“My purpose is simple,” Unnatti shares. “To bring people together—so no one feels invisible, and everyone knows they belong.”
JASON LAROCK
BRAND DESIGN | ZILLENNIAL
Dr. Kristina Mcgaha
CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER | MILLENNIAL
Dr. Kristina K. McGaha is an organizational leadership expert, researcher, and executive advisor with more than 16 years of experience helping organizations strengthen culture, leadership, and performance across multigenerational teams.
Holding a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership and an MBA, she combines academic rigor with real-world executive experience leading strategy, talent development, and organizational transformation initiatives across corporate, nonprofit, and educational sectors. Internationally recognized for her research on emerging workforce trends and generational dynamics, Dr. McGaha has trained leaders, spoken at professional conferences, and guided organizations in building inclusive, high-performing workplaces where every generation can thrive.
Jason Larock is a branding design consultant based in the Greater Portland Area with a BFA in Film focusing in cinematography from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
He’s built his practice working with small businesses to establish clean and polished marketing and branded materials that exemplifies the professional look of each client to bring them to the next level.
For the last eight years, he has had the pleasure of working with travel agencies, textile producers, public and private events, performance artists, theatres, as well as Bridging Generations.
When he’s not in his office, Jason can be found working alongside his partner in local LGBTQIA+ activism by sharing resources and getting community members connected.
While his clients and their businesses vary, his goals as a contractor and designer remain the same: to ensure high-quality work and professional results.
TARANG MISHRA
TECH OFFICER | GEN Z
Tarang Mishra serves as an Associate, Research and Analysis at the Professional Services Council. In this role, he supports the collection, analysis, and interpretation of federal contracting, budget, and policy data, helping translate research into clear presentations, briefings, and reports for PSC staff, member companies, and government stakeholders. Tarang works across quick-turn data requests and longer-term projects, including federal workforce, budget, and procurement forecast analysis, and plays a key role in supporting PSC's advocacy efforts and member-facing materials.
Tarang has worked within the trade and public policy space across a variety of organizations, including WITA – The International Trade Association, Issue One, US-ASEAN Business Council, US-Asia Institute, and Engine, where he conducted policy research and supported advocacy efforts for business and government leaders.
He is a graduate of James Madison University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Global Commerce and Public Policy at George Mason University, focusing on Global Development and Governance.
In his free time, Tarang enjoys hiking, fitness, and reading.
LILY S.
WRITER AND RESEARCH | GEN Z
Lily started out working in mental health and was drawn to working with Dr Jain because of her work with motivational speaking. As Lily dislikes being the center of attention, she would rather write than take the stage - and has been working with Dr Jain as a writer for almost 3 years.