Jessica McKay, MBA, CIPM

Founder & Principal Advisor

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Jessica McKay is a strategic leader and governance advisor who helps organizations turn vision into clarity, structure, and momentum. She specializes in strategic planning, governance and policy development, organizational alignment, and fractional executive leadership.

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With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused on business management and strategy, training in project management, and more than a decade of experience in the regulatory and compliance fields, Jessica brings a multidisciplinary perspective that bridges big‑picture strategy with practical execution. Her background also includes work in the non‑profit sector, software, and consulting, giving her a deep understanding of how organizations operate and where they need alignment to thrive.

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Her approach blends strategic insight with relational leadership — offering high‑trust guidance, thoughtful decision‑making, and hands‑on collaboration. Grounded in ethical leadership and human‑centered design, she is committed to building sustainable systems that empower people and strengthen communities.

Jessica has led strategic planning initiatives, built governance frameworks, advised boards and leadership teams, and supported organizations through periods of growth, change, and complexity. She is known for leading through presence rather than authority, creating clarity without control, and strengthening systems so they endure beyond any one leader.