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The 360 leader:
Strategy + 
Design + 
Development

all-in-one

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Jessica
Cortez
Kimball

life purpose...

my primary

to focus on

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to build and elevate the tools, systems, and structures that make our world better for everyone

I proudly combine my vast arsenal of diverse, high-end skills  …

“I bridge the gap between Ivy League strategy and boots-on-the-ground grit.”

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materials.

elevated

from

a custom wood

design & build

and

dining table ...

platform ...

a full web

design & code

university 

to master a 

entrance exam ...

teach 

you how

culture ...

your company's

I can 

elevate

I'm not just an expert in one field; I'm a proven leader across a diverse range of disciplines.

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How can I help elevate your potential?

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Exam Prep
Strategic Web Development
DEI
Company Culture & HR Strategy
Author
Company Learning
Presentation Coaching
Speaking Engagements
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Speaking Engagements

I step onto the stage as a High-Energy Catalyst, pairing strategic delivery and a storyteller’s rhythm for every keynote and panel. Moving far beyond static podium scripts, I engage audiences by breaking down complex concepts in Leadership, HR & People Strategy, and Real-World Inclusion into powerful, memorable metaphors. I connect across multiple worlds simultaneously, dismantling standard corporate stuffiness to leave attendees energized, aligned, and equipped with a sharp roadmap to drive change.

Specialties: Engaging and actionable keynote experiences; motivational and inspiring speeches; participants leave my speaking engagements ready to act on key takeaways

Presentation Coaching

High-stakes communication requires both structural integrity and a master's sense of tempo. I partner with executives, founders, and professionals to transform sprawling, complex data into persuasive, visually striking narratives - from investor pitches and learning programs to board-level presentations. Together, we deconstruct your strategic goals, create powerful content, refine your visual delivery, and build an unshakeable confidence that allows you to command the room and connect with stakeholders at every level of an organization.

Specialties: Goal Alignment; Strategic Storytelling; Data Visualization; making complex topics easy to understand and act on

Company Learning

Effective corporate learning moves beyond passive lecturing; it requires dynamic performance architecture. I design and deliver tailored workshops and corporate learning programs that translate complex strategic concepts into sharp, actionable skills. By leveraging a multi-modality approach informed by talent development research, I read the room in real-time and adapt my delivery to match the audience's frequency, turning standard professional development into a high-energy, engaging catalyst for organizational growth.

Specialties - Developing engaging learning programs on: Enhancing Collaboration; Effective Meeting Strategy; Inclusive Marketing; Integrating DEI into current people and business processes; Mentoring; and more

Author

Writing is the ultimate act of synthesis and a catalyst for systemic change. In my forthcoming book evolving DEI, I introduce a paradigm-shifting model designed to move DEI from a siloed corporate function into a framework for everyday life. By bridging rigorous social psychology research with boots-on-the-ground reality, I deconstruct historical case studies, authority structures, and conformity experiments to deliver a tactical blueprint for individuals, communities, and modern leaders. This book serves as a masterclass in breaking down barriers, redefining the social contracts of our daily environments, and building a radically inclusive world from the foundation up.

Specialties: Taking high-level philosophical and strategic models and showing how they impact our everyday lives

Company Culture & HR Strategy

A company’s culture is its ultimate load-bearing structure. As an award-winning HR Director and corporate strategist, I deconstruct sprawling organizational complexities to design people systems engineered for the actual humans running them. Moving past typical, boilerplate HR playbooks, I build high-integrity internal infrastructures that align high-level business goals with employee engagement and DEI, establishing a sustainable environment where teams are empowered to perform at their absolute peak.

Specialties: Strategic Employee Engagement; Employer Branding; Talent Management & Sucession Planning; People Development; Inclusive Talent Acquisition; and Equitable Performance & Rewards Strategy

Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity

True inclusion goes far beyond a corporate checklist or a regional workplace policy - it is a foundational human blueprint. Fusing extensive social psychology research with my firsthand, global award-winning leadership experience, I have developed a proprietary approach that evolves DEI past the traditional corporate walls. I apply this new model to individuals, organizations, and entire communities, dismantling the hidden psychological silos and rigid status-quo structures that limit human connection. Through an operational lens, I design sustainable frameworks that turn equity into a universal practice, ensuring that diverse perspectives are leveraged to solve our world's most complex challenges.

Specialties: Interating Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity across people systems AND business strategy; Thought Leader & Engaging Speaker

Strategic Web Develeopment

I don’t just write code; I engineer digital experiences from the foundation up. Combining full-stack technical fluency (including JavaScript, Velo, and Wix Studio) with the eye of a designer and the logic of a corporate strategist, I build high-performance web platforms that match your vision and scale with your growth. I look past the rigid templates of the status quo to develop a bespoke, high-impact digital presence that communicates your story, engages your audience, and delivers flawless technical execution.

Specialties: Tie to your strategic goals; Experience Design; Asset Creation including custom videos and animations; Full-stack delivery via Wix Studio with custom Velo code

Exam Prep

Most college and grad-school entrance exams are designed like highly structured games. Although they cover a vast range of topics, the boundaries are fixed and the rules are consistent. To excel within the game, think of it less as a 'test' and more as a strategic system of puzzles. Once you map the mechanics and can identify exactly which skill a question is testing, you can apply the proven frameworks and high-leverage approaches needed to solve each puzzle quickly and effectively. I love helping my students move beyond just learning the rules to fully deconstructing the exam and executing their strategy with confidence.

Specialties: SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT CARS, AP Psychology, Geometry, Trigonometry, Conceptual Mathematics

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