Jacob Beach

About Jacob Beach

Energetic and passionate community servicing Director, responsible for successfully drivingadministrative, program operations, while leading efforts to increase access to communityresources and housing through mindful strategic planning, change management practices andtransformational leadership approaches.Strategic | Futuristic | Activator | Restorative | Relator

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Stara Collaborative

   Mar 2025 — Present · Kalamazoo, MI, US

   I lead a dynamic shared leadership team dedicated to advancing our organization’s mission through collective decision-making and values-driven operations. My role centers on ensuring the health and sustainability of our organization, balancing visionary leadership with pragmatic execution.I oversee cross-functional operations, guiding program development, people management, and systems improvement to support impactful and equitable outcomes. With a strong focus on financial stewardship, I’m responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and resource alignment, ensuring financial health while supporting innovation and growth.Rooted in transparency and collaboration, I cultivate a culture of shared accountability, inclusive leadership, and strategic adaptability.

Education

• Western Michigan University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Communication, General

  2010 — 2014

• Western Michigan University

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

  2016 — 2018

Skills

• Interpersonal Leadership
• Customer Service
• Mediation
• Grant Reviewing
• Teamwork
• Mac
• Event Planning
• Imovie
• Survey Design
• Pc
• Constant Contact
• Phone Etiquette
• Social Networking
• Ticket Sales
• Grant Writing
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Direct Mail
• Community Outreach
• Interpersonal Skill
• Data Entry