Facilitation & Project Management
“ Jess has a versatile skillset and possesses the sensitivity, emotional intelligence, and communication skills to work respectfully and effectively with diverse groups of people. Jess approaches problem-solving from a holistic and solution-oriented perspective, and her adaptability enables her to add valuable capacity on many levels. Jess delivers high-quality services and deliverables that are well thought out, consistent, and comprehensive. Her passion for education and sense of humor are contagious!”
-Jessica Counts, Former Executive Director for Yampa Valley Partnership for Students, Stewardship, & Sustainability
Facilitation Services
My facilitation philosophy is rooted in the belief that every individual brings wisdom and insight to the table and my role is to design spaces and create the conditions for people to think, connect, and act together. Working in collaboration with organizations, I design sessions leading with curiosity, posing powerful questions, and are structured enough to move toward shared goals, yet flexible enough to adapt to the group’s energy and insights.
I design intentional processes (agenda framing, visual scaffolds, norms setting) while staying attuned to the group’s dynamics and emergent creative flow. In doing so, I aim to cultivate psychological safety, equity of voice, and generative participation, so that each stakeholder contributes meaningfully and the collective co‐creates sustainable outcomes.
Whether in a strategy session, retreat, or community dialogue, I help groups move from ideas to collective action with clarity and confidence.
“I've had the pleasure of working closely with Jessica; her impact on our mission has been transformative. Her ability to navigate complex challenges in our college access web platform project, InterWoven, goes far beyond her expertise in the education field – she's a genuine creative partner who brings innovative thinking to solve challenges. Jessica consistently demonstrates an exceptional blend of strategic insight and practical execution. Her communication skills are second to none; she articulates complex ideas with clarity and listens deeply to understand the nuanced goals of our social enterprise work. Whether we're discussing user experience design or mapping practical training modules, she has an innate ability to translate conceptual objectives into actionable solutions. What sets Jessica apart is her reliability and commitment. She doesn't just meet deadlines – she anticipates challenges and proactively develops solutions. Her creative approach means she doesn't simply complete tasks but reimagines how we can more effectively achieve our mission of expanding college access for underserved students.”
- Pedro Ramirez, Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives for Peak Education
Project Management Services
I bring clarity and momentum to complex projects. With experience managing initiatives across education, nonprofits, community partnerships, and small businesses, I specialize in turning big ideas into actionable plans. My approach combines careful planning with flexibility, keeping teams aligned, timelines on track, and goals in focus, while adapting to new insights as they emerge. From grant-funded programs to cross-sector collaborations and scaling small businesses, I provide the structure, communication, and follow-through needed to move projects from concept to completion with confidence and impact.
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