Jessica Davidson

Jessica Davidson, MA

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Program Director

Current Role

Jessica Davidson is a Program Director in our Societal Impact group, where she leads account teams in the design and delivery of leadership development programs in a variety of countries. She works with individuals and teams and leaders at all levels. She specializes in community leadership programs; women’s leadership programs; equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) initiatives; executive leadership programs; and learning experiences that propel individual and organizational transformation. Based in our Greensboro, NC office, Jessica delivers programs virtually and in-person across the US and around the globe.

Experience

Jessica joined us in 2017 with over 20 years of consulting and industry experience in Human Resources and Organizational Development in the public and private sector.

She spent her early career working for large corporations in the finance and healthcare industries, and then transitioned to local, community-based organizations, state government (public health, human services, higher education), and consulting organizations, where she led collective impact initiatives across the state. This work involved cross-agency task forces and coordination with state and local governments, community-based organizations, schools and higher-education institutions, faith-based organizations, corporations, and local businesses. In that work, she developed a passion for leading change, developing leaders, advocating for marginalized groups, and building communities.

Education

Jessica has an MA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Argosy University–Denver with a focus on organizational consulting, organizational behavior, and corporate culture. She has a BA in Human Resource Management, with a minor emphasis in Organizational Psychology, from Regis University.

Professional Certifications

Jessica’s certifications include the following:

  • Conflict Dynamics Profile-Master Certification, 2021
  • Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Certification, 2019
  • Hogan Assessment Certification (HPI HDS MVPI), 2018
  • Leader Versatility Index, 2018
  • Challenge of Change, 2018
  • Change Style Indicator, 2017
  • WorkPlace Big Five, 2017
  • Influence Style Indicator,  2017
  • CCL’s Benchmarks® 360 Assessment Certification, 2017
  • FIRO-B / FIRO-Business, 2017
  • Leadership Trust Scale (LTS) & Team Trust Scale (TTS), 2017
  • Strong Interest Inventory, 2017
  • Professional & Executive Coach, Coach Training Alliance, 2012
  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Certified Facilitator, 2007

Insights From Jessica

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