JESSICA STANSELL
Director, Programs & Services
Bell Leader since 2001
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Jessica Stansell joined Bell Leadership Institute in 2001 and has been a vital member of the team ever since. Starting as Manager of Programs and Services, Jess has risen to the role of Director, bringing a wealth of expertise and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Despite her growth in leadership, she remains deeply connected to the details that make Bell’s programs exceptional and the meaningful relationships she builds with clients.
Jess oversees custom programs, executive retreats, and ongoing program series, ensuring every facet shines with quality and care. With more than two decades of experience at Bell, she has connected with countless clients, leaving a lasting impact on individuals and organizations through her work with offerings like The Leader’s Roundtable, open-enrollment programs, and tailored organizational events.
Jess’s dedication to understanding her clients’ needs and embodying the Achiever culture is evident both professionally and personally. Outside the office, Jess enjoys spending time with her husband Blake and their three daughters. She can often be found at a barn or a horse show watching her girls do what they love – competing in horse shows and horseback riding. She leads an active lifestyle, loves to travel, and is dedicated to serving communities both locally and globally through her family’s favorite charitable organizations.
Jess’s favorite saying, “Our hands are full, but our hearts are fuller,” perfectly reflects her approach to life—embracing every moment with joy and gratitude.
Fun Facts About Jess
If you could be any animal, which would you be and why?
I’d love to be a horse for a day! Haha. My three daughters ride and have developed amazing relationships with their horses. There is such a strong connection between a horse and a rider and it’s so cool!
Cheese, all the time! And almost any type – brie, queso, aged parm, cheddar – but definitely no goat cheese, ever!
Greatest Showman. It’s one of the movies my family and I turn to again and again for family movie night. The music and theatrics are so good we just smile and take in the joy of the story. It never gets old!
A few years ago my family and I had the privilege of going on an epic family vacation. We started our adventure in Jackson, WY for a few days, then headed to San Francisco to cheer on my husband in a triathlon, finishing up at the beach on the east coast for a few days of R&R.
Definitely near the coast.
Not oceanfront, but more of an intercoastal waterway vibe where there’s lots to look at, the boating is great, seafood is abundant and the adventures are endless.
There are so many it’s hard to pick, but the one often referenced most often in the house is the 100 Problem Days Theory. Regardless of our status, age or situation in life, we all face 100 problems a day, from the moment we get up to the moment we go to bed. You can’t stop them from happening; it’s how you handle them that makes the difference.