Jessica Paulsen

Jessica Paulsen, MBA, serves as Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer at Distinctive Schools, overseeing strategic initiatives and school reopening plans for a network of nine schools in Illinois and Michigan. Additional experience includes Chief Strategy Officer at LEAP Innovations and Executive Director at Pass With Flying Colors, where operational leadership resulted in significant organizational growth and fundraising success. Previous roles encompass Program and Curriculum Director at New Sector Alliance, Resource Development Manager at Alternatives, and positions in marketing and development at various nonprofits. Jessica holds an MBA from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a B.A. from Gannon University.