About the Founder

Jessica Molina, M.A.
Founder, Kaizen Advising

Jessica Molina is an accomplished educator and systems leader with a deep-rooted commitment to public service, educational equity, and the responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources. With over a decade of experience in public education, she brings a practical, mission-driven approach to building systems that serve both people and purpose.

Jessica began her career in the classroom, where she quickly earned recognition for her relational leadership, high expectations, and unwavering belief in every student’s potential. These strengths contributed to exceptional student growth and achievement. Her impact soon extended beyond the classroom as she moved into school leadership and systems-level strategy.

In 2018, Jessica was approached to lead a newly established charter school founded by a group of visionary community leaders. As director, she was entrusted with guiding the school through its early years. She expanded it from grades K–1 to K–6 and increased enrollment from 30 to over 300 students. Throughout this growth, she helped strengthen academic, operational, and cultural systems. Under her leadership, and in close collaboration with the school’s working board, the charter successfully merged with the local public school district. This rare and complex transition reflected Jessica’s commitment to long-term sustainability, equity, and community trust.

Since then, Jessica has served as a district administrator and principal, earning a reputation for leading with clarity, conviction, and strategic foresight. She is known for bringing strength and purpose to her leadership, especially in complex or high-pressure environments. Jessica believes that public education is a sacred responsibility that calls for both innovation and accountability. Her approach is rooted in three core values: honor the public trust, build people-centered systems, and stay in service to the Greater Good.

Through Kaizen Advising, Jessica now partners with individuals and organizations to support high-quality educational services, leadership development, behavioral health integration, and career-connected learning. Her work is grounded in the belief that continuous improvement is more than a strategy. It is a mindset and a promise.