Jessica Collette Chief Financial + Operating Officer

MBA / CEPA®
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 Collette

More About Jessica

Education

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
Graduate Certificate in Ethical Leadership

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management
Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Quantic School of Business and Technology
Washington, D.C.
Executive Master of Business Administration

Michigan State University
College of Social Science
East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration and Public Policy

Registrations, Certifications, Awards, Distinctions

Community Trustee, Leadership Grand Rapids
Workforce Development Advisory Group, Talent First
Human Resources Council, Talent First
CEO Roundtable, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Member, Association for Talent Development
Member, The Economic Club of Grand Rapids
Member, Exit Planning Institute
Member, West Michigan Exit Planning Association
Certified EOS® Integrator
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®)
Speaker, International Women’s Health Symposium 2023
Speaker, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Leadership Series 2022
Presenter, National Bike Summit on Multimodal Transportation 2017
Presenter, Brand+Aid Marketing Conference 2016
Presenter, GreenTown Michiana Sustainability Conference 2014
Denver Business Journal 40 under 40
Moody on the Market 40 under 40

Interests and 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.