Jess Stempien

Jess Stempien is the founder of Rooted in Process and a facilitator who helps groups move from complex conversations to clear direction and meaningful action.

Her work sits at the intersection of environmental stewardship, community engagement, and participatory leadership. With a background spanning environmental science, government, education, and coaching, Jess brings a deep understanding of how people, communities, and natural systems are interconnected.

She is a graduate of the Natural Resources Leadership Institute at the University of Florida. Jess is an Endorsed Facilitator by the International Association of Facilitators, a ToP® Qualified Trainer and Certified Facilitator, and Everything DiSC® Facilitator. She is also the co-founder of FloToP Facilitators, a growing network strengthening facilitation capacity across Florida.