Advancing the human side of leadership

Jessica Wilen, Ph.D., ACC, is dedicated to making organizations more human-centered, drawing on over 15 years of expertise in leadership development, organizational psychology, and behavioral science.

A former psychotherapist, Jessica blends a deep understanding of human motivation with hands-on leadership experience as a higher education administrator and organizational development consultant. Her approach balances rigorous, evidence-based strategies with warmth and authenticity, ensuring that her work is both insightful and results-driven. With a keen ability to get to the root of complex challenges, she fosters meaningful, sustained growth for individuals and teams.

Beyond coaching, Jessica is an assistant clinical professor at Yale University’s Child Study Center and has held leadership roles including Assistant Dean of Students at Washington University in St. Louis and Director of Professional Standards at Yale School of Medicine, where she provided in-house leadership consulting and organizational development. She has designed and taught numerous graduate-level courses at top universities, making her adept at engaging adults in transformative learning experiences.

Jessica holds a BA and MSW from Washington University in St. Louis and a Ph.D. from Bryn Mawr College, along with specialized postgraduate certifications in executive coaching, mediation and conflict resolution, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the treatment of complex trauma. She lives in southern Connecticut with her husband and two children.