Jaclyn Badeau

About Jaclyn Badeau

I’ve always been fascinated by two things: solving complex business challenges and helping people reach their full potential.From an early age, I found myself in leadership roles - whether as a team captain, club president, or workplace trainer. I was the one people turned to for guidance, the one who saw potential in others and pushed them to grow. At the same time, my natural curiosity led me to the world of finance and business operations, where I quickly discovered a love for problem-solving, strategy, and making systems work more efficiently.That dual passion - developing people and optimizing business performance - has shaped my career. I began in public accounting, rapidly advancing as I built strong client relationships, led teams, and coached professionals into leadership roles. I then took my expertise to a global, publicly traded company, where I was recruited for my unique ability to bridge financial and operational strategy with talent development. Over the years, I’ve: Led large-scale people, process, and systems integrations through mergers & acquisitions Built and transformed high-performing teams across finance, operations, and leadership functions Designed and facilitated leadership development programs that elevated performance and retention Created scalable workforce strategies to strengthen talent pipelines and improve engagement Served as a trusted advisor to CEOs, executives, and Boards on leadership, culture, and business transformationI’ve seen firsthand that when organizations develop their people, optimize processes, and create a culture where employees feel valued and empowered, business performance thrives. Companies don’t hit their goals - people do. And when leadership aligns strategy with an engaged, high-performing workforce, growth, innovation, and long-term success follow.Today, my focus is on People & Culture Transformation - helping organizations create thriving workplaces where people and business grow together. I believe that engaged employees drive stronger business outcomes, and I specialize in integrating strategy, leadership, and operations to make that a reality.No matter the role or industry, my approach remains the same: uncomplicating leading and developing humans so businesses can navigate change, retain top talent, and build cultures that fuel innovation and success.Let’s connect to explore how leadership, culture, and strategy can drive your organization forward.

Experience

1. Director of Finance and Accounting

   Carey International Group, LLC

   Oct 2025 — Present

Education

• Eastern Kentucky University

  Bachelor of Business Administration

• Morehead State University

  Master of Business Administration