As a Growth Strategist at ScaleHouse, Jackie focuses on the intersection of people and operations to help businesses identify their strengths, mitigate their weaknesses, and accelerate growth. With decades of experience in research, new product development, sales, and client service, she has an unparalleled ability to help organizations quickly identify, tap into and unlock their potential. Most recently, Jackie served as Chief Client Officer at Simmons Research, where she spearheaded its client-first strategy, directed all sales and client service, led the custom research business, and helped transition Simmons from an Experian sub-brand to a stand-alone, private-equity-owned company. Prior, she served in various roles at Forrester Research and J.D. Power & Associates. Jackie has spoken and keynoted at many industry events and lectured at universities, including a current appointment at alma mater Boston University. Her expertise has been cited in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Mashable, and more. She’s contributed to books including Groundswell and Marketing to Millennials. She has received numerous company and industry awards including a 2013 ARF Great Minds Award for her groundbreaking work helping companies maximize and measure the value of social media. Jackie also serves as the lead for the Boston chapter of Women in Research and advises the American Cancer Society Young Professionals Committee.