Biography

Jessie specializes in organizational development work including strategic planning, succession planning, process improvement, organizational and operational assessments, compensation benchmarking, and structure and staffing assessments. Jessie has a keen ability to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted interventions to enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and improve overall organizational effectiveness. She is known for her collaborative approach, integrity, and solution-oriented mindset, driving tangible and sustainable improvements within any organization.

Jessie is also a leader in the firm’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Practice. She provides strategic insights to organizations navigating the complexities of ESG at any phase of their journey, including start-up, ESG strategy development, ESG risk assessment and management, reporting, policies, procedures, and governance practices. She works closely with organizations across industries to support integrated business practices and achievement of goals. Jessie holds the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Fundamentals of Sustainability (FSA) credential.

External Publications

  • "How Your Business Can Get Started with Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting" (Portland Business Journal, April 2023)

Selected Speaking Engagements

  • ESG Practitioner’s Panel
    (American Accounting Association Annual Meeting, August 2023)
  • Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG)
    (Institute of Internal Auditors, Seattle Chapter, January 2023)
  • Putting the “S” in ESG
    (Washington Society of CPAs DEI Training Series, December 2022)
  • ESG Updates: Strategy, Reporting, and SEC Trends
    (Colorado Society of CPAs, December 2022)

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Association of Local Government Auditors
  • Member, International City & County Management Association
  • Member, International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation
  • Member, Project Management Institute

Education

  • BA, art history, University of Oregon
  • MA, organizational leadership, Gonzaga University

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