Leadership Consultant
Office Phone
+1 616.956.3410
Cell Phone
+1 616.446.8060
Email Address
jtaylor@ponderaadvisors.com

Professional Experience
“Jackie” is a talented executive, board member, and leadership consultant. She served in education for over 25 years as Vice President, Provost, Campus Executive Dean, and as a President. She established international relationships with colleges/universities in several different countries. She served Davenport University, Lansing Community College, Community College of Alleghany County (PA) and Fulton-Montgomery Community College (NY). Prior to joining Pondera, Jackie founded and operated her own consulting firm.
Consulting Experience
Jackie has a wealth of experience in Team Alignment and Effectiveness, Leadership Development & Effectiveness, Executive Consultation & Executive Coaching.
Education
Jackie earned her Master’s degree and Ph.D. in College & University Administration from Michigan State University, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Aquinas College. She has received numerous awards including Distinguished Alumna Awards from Lansing Community College, Aquinas College and Michigan State University. She has also received the Grand Rapids ATHENA Award, the Trillium Award from Michigan Women Forward, the Fred Meijer Service Above Self Award from the Grand Rapids Rotary Club, and the Peter C. Cook Excellence in Business Award from Davenport University.
Personal Information
Jackie lives in the Grand Rapids area where she serves her passion for building strong communities through her services with the Grand Rapids Rotary Club, as well as on the Boards of Directors of the YMCA, Emmanuel Hospice, & Brio Living Services, as well as past service on the Boards of Michigan Habitat for Humanity, Michigan Campus Compact, and Michigan Nonprofit Association. She is an active member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.