Hi, this is Jess. I am a data and transformation leader operating at the intersection of strategy, technology, and organizational change.
I lead complex data and AI portfolios within a global professional services environment, partnering across business, technology, and operations to translate strategy into measurable impact. Professionally I am the Data Engineering Portfolio Director, Innovation & Data Analytics at global professional services firm Marsh.
Education & Certifications
- MBA (Project & Change Management focus)
- B.S. Human Resource Management
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
- Project Management Professional (PMP – inactive)
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Board & Industry Leadership
- Board of Directors, WKU Alumni Association (2026–2029)
- Advisory Board Member, WKU Gordon Ford College of Business
- Advisory Board Member & Mentor, Louisville Rock IT Women in Tech
- Fortune Connect Fellow (2023 Nominee)
- Member, Professional Society of People Analytics
Why Here, Why Now?
This platform exists to help ambitious professionals think more strategically, lead more intentionally, and build durable influence in a digitally accelerated world. Over time in my career, I realized that sustainable leadership requires more than expertise. It requires discipline, continuous learning, and intentional design — both professionally and personally. The pace of digital change, AI adoption, and evolving work models demands leaders who can adapt thoughtfully rather than reactively. My goal is to explore how we move from reacting to change to architecting it — building the capabilities, mindsets, and systems that shape what comes next.
My leadership philosophy is grounded in four commitments that will anchor this discussion:
- Operate strategically, not reactively
- Continuously build digital and organizational fluency
- Invest in health, relationships, and community
- Create space for disciplined growth and reflection
High performance is sustainable — but only when designed intentionally.
About You
If you are navigating rising expectations around AI, hybrid work, operational complexity, or executive visibility — you are not alone.
The modern professional landscape is shifting quickly. Remote and hybrid models have reshaped collaboration. Generative AI is redefining capability expectations. The always-connected environment compresses boundaries between strategy and execution.
The leaders who will thrive are those who can integrate digital fluency with judgment, operational rigor, and human insight. If you’re committed to thinking strategically and leading intentionally, I invite you to explore the insights shared here.
For ongoing executive-focused dialogue, connect with me on LinkedIn. You can also find extended writing on Medium and professional updates on Instagram.
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