Mission

Intentional Empowerment exists to help conscientious professionals navigate complex decisions with clarity, strategy, and integrity. In a world where many workplace and leadership challenges don’t have clear answers, we combine systems thinking, emotional intelligence, and real-world experience to help you see the full picture, understand the trade-offs, and move forward in a way that aligns with your values. We focus on helping you think more clearly, act more intentionally, and make decisions you can stand behind.

Vision

We envision a future where professionals no longer have to choose between success and integrity, where thoughtful, values-driven decision-making is recognized, supported, and rewarded. A world where people can navigate complex challenges without sacrificing their well-being, and where ethical leadership is not the exception, but the standard. Through honest conversation, shared insight, and practical guidance, we aim to create a trusted space where conscientious professionals can think clearly, act intentionally, and grow in ways that align with who they are.

Jess Sumerak

Founder

Jess Sumerak is a workforce development and business strategy expert with over 20 years of experience helping companies build stronger teams, improve efficiency, and create workplaces where employees thrive. Based in Twinsburg, Ohio, she specializes in talent development, operational strategy, and employee engagement, bringing a people-focused, results-driven approach to every organization she works with.

With a background in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, she's designed leadership training programs, streamlined onboarding processes, and implemented employee engagement initiatives that have increased retention and productivity. She's led projects that reduced training time while improving knowledge retention, helped businesses refine their hiring strategies to attract top talent, and developed performance metrics that gave leaders clearer insights into their teams’ strengths.

She believes that when employees feel valued and supported, businesses perform better. That’s why she focuses on creating customized workforce solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation. Whether it’s through team-building programs, leadership coaching, or process improvements, her goal is to help businesses and their employees succeed together.

If you’re looking to strengthen your workforce, improve operations, or enhance employee experience, she'd love to connect and explore how she can help. Let’s build a better workplace—one where people and business thrive together.