Leadership & Culture Consulting Rooted in Real-World Experience
Partnering with expanding organizations across Connecticut and nationwide.
DK Brand Collective partners directly with your organization, we don’t simply deliver a presentation and leave. You work with a hands-on CEO and dedicated Lead Trainer who align closely with your leadership team, systems, and long-term goals. Our engagements are designed for sustained impact, and we remain actively involved until leadership growth, cultural alignment, and performance improvements are clearly measurable and sustainable across your teams.
Who We Are
Based in Bristol, Connecticut, DK Brand Collective is a Certified Black Woman-Owned leadership and organizational culture consulting. We deliver structured leadership training, executive coaching, and culture alignment solutions for organizations that are ready to grow, elevate their teams, and build workplaces people are proud to be part of.
We partner with businesses, nonprofits, childcare and youth programs, corporate teams, and community organizations across Connecticut and nationwide helping them strengthen leadership clarity, improve communication, and build cultures that support long-term performance. What makes us different is simple: you work directly with our founder and lead trainer not a junior consultant and we stay engaged until results are measurable and sustainable across your organization.
While proudly based in Connecticut, DK Brand Collective provides virtual and on-site leadership training, executive coaching, and organizational consulting services nationwide.
To strengthen organizations by building leadership capacity, reinforcing accountability, and aligning teams around clear communication and shared purpose. We believe sustainable growth happens when leaders think strategically, teams communicate consistently, and workplace culture supports both people and results
Our Mission
Our Core Values
Empowerment – We strengthen leadership capacity through clarity, confidence, and disciplined development.
Ownership – Sustainable growth requires responsibility, accountability, and decisive action.
Growth – Leadership development and organizational performance evolve together.
Clarity – Structured, practical systems outperform complexity and confusion.
Integrity & Impact – We deliver what we commit to and measure success by tangible, measurable results.
Featured On Fox61 News
DK Brand Collective was recently featured on Fox61 News in collaboration with the Better Business Bureau of Connecticut, where we discussed small business growth, leadership development, and the importance of creating professional environments that help businesses grow, connect, and serve their clients effectively.
As a BBB Accredited Business, we are proud to be part of Connecticut’s business community and to continue supporting organizations through leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational culture consulting.
Meet Kelly
Founder & Principal Consultant
Kelly Houston is the Founder and Principal Consultant of DK Brand Collective. She specializes in organizational alignment, leadership development strategy, and culture systems that strengthen accountability, communication, and sustainable performance.
With over 20 years of experience spanning operational leadership, youth development, and team management, Kelly brings both executive-level oversight and practical implementation expertise to every engagement. She currently serves as a Childcare Director overseeing hiring, staff development, budgeting, compliance, and multi-layer leadership systems — giving her direct, real-world insight into the challenges organizations face as they scale.
Kelly has led and managed teams of 30+ staff, developed structured professional development programs, and implemented performance systems designed to improve communication clarity and workplace consistency. She is currently completing her MBA in Marketing at Post University, further strengthening her strategic approach to leadership positioning, organizational growth, and performance alignment.
Meet Derek
Lead Trainer &Executive Coach
Derek J. Jones serves as Lead Trainer and Executive Coach at DK Brand Collective. With over 20 years of experience in corporate leadership, banking, facilitation, and team development, Derek works with executives, directors, and operational leaders to strengthen accountability, communication, and measurable performance.
As a Certified Corporate Trainer through Six Sigma Global Institute and Master Business Coach through Transformation Academy, Derek integrates structured leadership strategy with emotional intelligence and execution-focused coaching. In his corporate career, he serves as a Vice President Team Leader in the financial industry — leading one of the top-performing teams nationally.
Derek is also Co-Founder and President of DK Movement Cares, leading community initiatives including the annual DK Movement Cares 5K Run/Walk and the Mind & Motion Plus Youth Program.
Recognition & Credentials
• Certified Corporate Trainer – Six Sigma Global Institute
• Master Business Coach – Transformation Academy
• Vice President Team Leader, Financial Industry
• Marquis Who’s Who Honoree
• Recipient of multiple leadership and service excellence awards
Ready to Strengthen Your Organization?
We'd love to learn about your team and how we can help. Start by filling out our organizational inquiry form it takes two minutes and helps us come to the conversation prepared.