Jessica N. Grounds
DE&I Leader, Coach and Facilitator, Co-Founder of Mine The Gap, The Leadership Edge’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Partner
“Building inclusive and productive workplaces is my passion. I love working with TLE to support diverse, inclusive, productive, and inspired leaders.”
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KEY GIGS:
Jessica N. Grounds is an internationally recognized thought-leader in women’s leadership and workplace diversity practices. She has developed innovative approaches to advance women leaders in a wide range of industries and has published cutting-edge research on effective leadership in business and politics. Jessica has designed trainings and programs in the U.S. and globally to enhance better workplace performance and leadership skills.
Jessica advises major companies, organizations, and government agencies including: Amazon Web Services, National Geographic Society, Facebook, the Federal Aviation Administration, PG&E, Center for International Private Enterprise, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, and California Partners Project.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
Master of Science in Leadership, Georgetown University, McDonough School of Business
Graduate Certificate in Women, Policy & Political Leadership, American University, Women & Politics Institute
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Pepperdine University
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & RECOGNITION:
Member of Nasdaq’s Center for Board Excellence Insights Council
Member of UN Women’s G7 Project, WeEmpower
Co-founder & Board Member, Running Start
