“Jessica is one of the strongest business partners we’ve had on our Marketing & Business Development Planning Committee. She has a unique ability to bring people from different generations, backgrounds, and levels of experience together, uniting them toward a common goal. She listens with empathy, values diverse perspectives, and creates a space where everyone feels heard and included. It’s fun to see how she encourages others to think outside the box and ensures everyone is included in the process." — Rosa Chun, VP, Marketing Services at Allinial Global

About Jessica Emanuel

JESSICA EMANUEL is an accomplished marketing executive, strategic growth leader, and trusted advisor who transforms complex business challenges into sustainable success stories.

In 2021, she was recognized as the youngest CMO/CGO in the Allinial Global network—a prestigious community spanning 270+ firms across 109 countries with combined revenue exceeding $6B. As Chief Marketing & Corporate Development Officer at BPM, a top-35 national advisory firm, Jessica established the company's first comprehensive marketing and corporate development function and drove transformational growth, helping scale the firm from $80M to nearly $300M in annual revenue.

Drawing on her experience in navigating rapid growth environments, Jessica founded Seed Light Ventures to help promising portfolio companies accelerate their value creation. Her methodical approach combines strategic branding, targeted market positioning, and growth-focused operations to unlock clients' full potential.

A UCLA graduate, Jessica is currently pursuing her MBA at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management as a Forte Scholar and was recently admitted to the Kellogg Crown Family Israel Center for Innovation fellowship program, connecting students and faculty to innovation and technology in Israel.

Jessica lives in Dallas with her husband, their two children, havadoodle and halfmoon bettafish. She is passionate about advancing women in business, exploring international cultures through travel, and creating meaningful value throughout her network.

In 2025, she received the Jewish Federation of Dallas' Bess Nathan Award for significant contributions to Jewish community leadership.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jessica, who serves on our board of directors and has been part of a committee I led. Jessica is exceptional at bringing people together and navigating the complexities of nonprofit work, especially when resources are limited. Her creativity goes beyond generating ideas—she takes the initiative to implement them and achieve results. With her adaptability and hands-on approach, Jessica consistently transforms challenges into opportunities and ensures projects are carried through to successful completion, no matter the obstacles. I look forward to working with her more in the future!" — Melissa Reddick, Chief Development Officer, Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas

About Jessica Emanuel

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