Jess Wagner

About Jess Wagner

I obsess over the potential education has to change the trajectory of individual lives and groups at large. I\'m passionate about building programs that transform human potential and increase engagement at work, and ultimately life. I pride myself in designing memorable and engaging learning experiences that foster curiosity, connection, and excellence. Whether it’s a digital learning course, team-building workshop, or yoga class—I prioritize the student experience and high-impact outcomes. As a lifelong checker of the “other race” box, I understand how feeling out of place can hold people back from playing big. I’m fiercely committed to cultivating cultures where everyone feels included and empowered to contribute. Let\'s unlock our potential, find our flow, and play bigger; together- MBTI: INFJ Gallup Strengths: Connectedness | Futuristic | Activator | Input | Learner Personal values: Excellence | Optimism | Integrity | Courage | Connection

Experience

1. Global Talent Management

   The Trade Desk

   Oct 2021 — Present

   Global onboarding lead responsible for the design and development of the enterprise new hire experience including the production of a 3-day onboarding summit, an series of on demand modules that demystify our organization and industry, global day-1 orientation content, and the design of the new hire mentor program. • Launched Gallup CliftonStrengths programming at TTD. Designs and facilitates team workshops for global teams which help individuals uncover their unique talents and build strength-based partnerships, and which allow teams to optimize the natural potential of the group to achieve strategic goals. • People manager of distributed employees (including contractors and consultants) with a commitment to coaching and development.

Education

• The University of Glasgow

  Psychology

• Glasgow School of Art

  Film Photography and Figure Drawing

• Arizona State University

  Master’s Degree, Education Policy

• Harvard Business School Online

  Certificate in Management Essentials

  2020 — 2020

• UC San Diego

  Bachelor’s Degree, Human Development (Specialization in Education, Business, and Psychology)