Mission

Intentional Empowerment exists to help individuals and organizations make clear, ethical decisions and build systems that support them. In a world where workplace challenges are complex and often conflicting, we combine systems thinking, emotional intelligence, and lived experience to align people, performance, and values. Because better decisions don’t just change outcomes, they reshape the environments we work in.

Vision

We envision a future where professionals no longer have to choose between success and integrity because the systems they work within are designed to support both. A world where values-driven decision-making is embedded into how organizations operate, and where ethical leadership is the standard. Where the research and insights from Industrial-Organizational Psychology are seamlessly integrated into how organizations operate, guiding the design of workplaces that improve both performance and employee well-being. Where people can navigate complexity without sacrificing their well-being, and those working to create better workplaces are supported, equipped, and empowered in that effort. Through aligned individuals, leaders, and systems, workplaces are built with intention, balancing performance, humanity, and long-term impact.

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.