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The BIPOC Mermaid Creative Project Manager &
Owner / Operator of JessTCreate

Meet Jessica Ballard Thiessen: a professional who seamlessly blends project management prowess with creative flair to orchestrate impactful initiatives across diverse industries. With over two decades of experience, Jessica has worn many hats - from marketing maven to project maestro - in sectors ranging from solar energy to senior living.

Jessica's career highlights include advocating for alternative energy legislation, conducting a symphony of successful government grant proposals, and elevating win-rate ratios through equitable and genuine team leadership. Her secret sauce? A unique ability to marry creativity with logical thinking, allowing her to navigate complex challenges effectively with a splash.

In recent years, Jessica has embraced her ever-present inner artist, integrating her creative skills into her professional repertoire. This multifaceted approach brings fresh perspectives to technical projects and respectful representation to creative projects for all ages.

Driven by a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, Jessica focuses on initiatives that support underserved populations. Her mission: to foster greener, more sustainable, and equitably connected communities. Through her work, she demonstrates that embracing one's diverse talents isn't just a career strategy - it's a recipe for a more fulfilling and impactful life journey.

Whether she's swimming in the open water in her mermaid fin or on land organizing events, business strategies, proposals, or content creation, Jessica focuses on bringing The Beloved Community together to get the good work done.

It is not just what we do that matters. It is how we do it.

What Sets Me Apart

Whatever the scope, budget, and schedule for a project may be, I find the best way to meet expectations and provide a successful product.

As a creative with a firm grasp on logistics and leadership, I'm the person who will hit deadlines on time with the highest quality product possible every time. I build cohesion for efficient time and output management based on industry experience in renewables, R&D engineering, marketing, senior living, alternative medicine, theatre, film, metal fabrication, construction, and paper products industries. With my knowledge of leadership styles, project management methodologies, and business innovation, I provide business savvy and cost effective solutions tailored to each team I join.

Bottom line...

I GET THINGS DONE.

Skill Sets

-Project Management (waterfall & agile)
-Creative Project Management

-Marketing & Communications

-Non-Profit Executive

-Theatre & Film Production

-Proposal & Grant Management
-Process Improvement

-Business Development

-Public Speaking

-Grant Writing
-Contract Management
-Project Controls (EVMS)
-Technical Writing
-Procurement
-Change Management
-Data Analysis
-Logistics Coordination
-Training

-Document Control
-Government Relations
-Sales and Marketing

The Motivations & Focus of Jessica Thiessen

The Beloved Community

My work has and will continue to support respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in media, workspaces, and all areas where we share ideas for a better tomorrow.

Black and Brown communities as well as LGBTQ+ and Veterans are the core focus groups I use my energy and skills to support as much as I can through education, events, volunteer work, content creation, and my day to day existence.

If we are to exist in a society of love, justice, and solidarity, we must build it together.

Climate Justice

The impacts of Climate Change are inequitably higher for those of Black, Brown, and historically impoverished communities.

I have worked in and supported the renewable energy sector since 2008. While solar has my heart, renewable and sustainable practices in a variety of industries are crucial for future generations. Underrepresented minority communities continue to carry the burdens of pollution in water, land, and air too close to home.

My work and volunteer time focus on ocean and waterway cleanup/preservation, sustainable practices and energy sources for all, and equitable opportunities for underrepresented businesses and communities.

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My community is an important part of my life and is reflected in my work with the following groups over the years:

Oregon Solar Energy Education Fund - current board member
National Marrow Donor Program - event volunteer
f.o.u.n.d.s.e.e.d. - coach/mentor
SEIA LGBTQ+ Affinity Group - past committee member
B.O.S.S. (Black Owners of Solar Services) - past board member, volunteer, contractor, and employee
SOLVE
Mid-Columbia Chapter of Engineers Without Borders
Catalyst
Washington Jaycees
Young Professionals of Tri-Cities
Young Professionals in Energy
Mid-Columbia Energy Initiative
Family Promise Clark County
SHARE Vancouver

Let’s Work Together to Build the World We Need

Reach out to change the world with me one project at a time.