Jo Smith is a Certified Management Consultant, executive coach, and speaker who helps leaders boost employee engagement, client satisfaction, and business profitability. She coaches professionals to reach their potential, make meaningful contributions, and lead fulfilling lives. Jo teaches leadership at Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management and for the NW Public Power Association. Previously, Jo led the Los Angeles office of global HR firm Drake Beam Morin (DBM), achieving top rankings in employee and client satisfaction, as well as profitability. As Global Project Director, she managed multi-million-dollar, multi-site client projects and helped train new consultants nationwide.
Jo holds a B.S. with high honors from Portland State University and a Certificate in Human Resources. She completed a 77-hour professional coaching course and was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma. Jo has served on several boards, including the National University of Natural Medicine, the Institute of Management Consultants USA, and the PSU Alumni Association. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking in Oregon, and traveling the world.