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Jessica Pfohl Paisley

Examiner · DISC type sc
Director of Community at Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council
📍 Dubuque, Iowa, United States

Jessica Pfohl Paisley is a community builder with expertise in sustainability, DEI initiatives, and entrepreneurship. Her work spans roles from Director of Community at the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council to founding AMIDST, a magazine for Midwest creatives. People who have worked with her describe her as outstanding and exemplary, with excellent attention to detail.

Originally from Iowa, Jessica is passionate about fostering connections and creating spaces for innovators to grow, especially within rural communities. She enjoys supporting local arts and connecting with fellow community builders. Jessica studied at the Universities of Wisconsin and the Spanish American Institute of International Education in Seville, Spain.

Unique fact: Jessica channels her creativity into fashion, working as a costume designer for independent films.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Director of Community
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Personality Overview

How Jessica shows up

Status Quo Seeker
Process Oriented
Overcautious

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. Being observant comes to them naturally. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Priorities

Topics Jessica cares about

Community Building
A core theme across her career, from roles at the Rural Ideas Network to founding AMIDST and her current position at SPLC, focusing on creating connections.
Midwest Creativity
As the founder and editor of AMIDST, she created a platform to showcase the art, culture, and talent of creatives with a Midwest connection, challenging coastal biases.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Director of Community
Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council
1-2021
Editor l Community Builder
AMIDST LLC
12-2022
Business Coach l Community Program Specialist
Rural Ideas Network
1-2011
Style Professional l Costume Designer
Self-employed
3-2012 - 11-2015
Director of Strategic Initiatives I Inclusive Dubuque Coordinator
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Education details unavailable
University of Wisconsin-Superior
International/Global Studies
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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