Jansen W.

About Jansen W.

Strategy and operations leader with 9+ years driving execution in high-growth technology environments. Proven track record of managing complex multi-stakeholder initiatives across federal, state, and international teams. Experienced in translating strategic priorities into execution through operational processes and AI-enabled automated workflows. Passionate about building infrastructure and tools that enable mission-driven teams to move with speed and efficiency. Education and work experience in both the U.S. and the U.K.

Experience

1. Strategy and Operations Lead, Global Public Policy

   Block

   Oct 2024 — Present

   Built and scaled the operational structure for a 30+ person global team, establishing core operating processes across budgeting, vendor management, workforce planning, campaign management, and tooling- Designed and led the multi-year strategic planning processes, developing functional OKRs to supportcompany priorities and driving disciplined execution through tracking, reporting, and course corrections- Implemented AI-enabled workflows to automate coordination and accelerate reporting; led team-wide upskilling and education to build organizational fluency and empower colleagues to leverage AI eectively- Led high-priority, cross-functional special projects spanning Finance, Data Science, Regulatory teams, etc, aligned stakeholders, removed blockers, and executed multiple workstreams under tight timelines- Served as strategic partner and proxy to the Global Head, developing executive decision memos and leadership presentations; represented function in cross-functional forums and drove follow-through on priorities- Managed a portfolio of four concurrent policy priority initiatives spanning federal and internationaljurisdictions, centrally tracking deliverables, stakeholder engagement, and leadership reporting

Education

• University of Sussex

  Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs

  2016 — 2018

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor's degree, History

  2013 — 2016

Skills

• Customer Service
• Management
• Research
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Event Planning
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Social Media
• Communication