Jessica is a future-focused strategist and executive leader with more than 20 years of experience guiding businesses and non-profits through start-up, growth, and transformation. Whether as a consultant, employee, or board member, she has been blessed to impact local, national, and global work that empowers people, grows community, and accelerates value.
Jessica is grateful for the opportunity to lead AMDG and its talented team by prioritizing people development, smart systems thinking, sound business strategy, and an intentional approach to technology.
Jessica has Graduate Certificates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace, and in Ethical Leadership from the University of South Florida. She also earned Graduate Certificates in Human Resources Management and Project Management from the University of Minnesota. She received her Executive Master of Business Administration from the Quantic School of Business and Technology in Washington, D.C. and her Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Public Policy from Michigan State University.
professional credentials
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Certified EOS® Integrator
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®)
awards + affiliations + distinctions
Leadership Grand Rapids – Community Trustee
Talent First Workforce Development Advisory Group – Member
Talent First Human Resources Council – Member
Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce CEO Roundtable – Member
Association for Talent Development – Member
The Economic Club of Grand Rapids – Member
Exit Planning Institute – Member
West Michigan Exit Planning Association – Member
International Women’s Health Symposium – Speaker, 2023
Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Leadership Series – Speaker, 2022
National Bike Summit on Multimodal Transportation – Presenter, 2017
Brand+Aid Marketing Conference – Presenter, 2016
GreenTown Michiana Sustainability Conference – Presenter, 2014
Denver Business Journal 40 under 40 – Recipient
Moody on the Market 40 under 40 – Recipient
interests + hobbies
- Traveling
- Movies
- Fitness
- Performing Arts
- Community Involvement
- Women’s Health
fun fact!
Jessica used to design and make her own clothing and continues to get her fix through creating fancy hats.