Jill VanderZanden

About the Author - Jill VanderZanden

Jill is an outdoor loving, community supporting, craft beer drinking, business owner, and Mom of three that thrives on making a difference in her community. She is passionate about mental health awareness, advocating for local trails, and building community to help with overall wellness. Jill thrives on making a difference in her community and the lives of others. She has a degree in psychology, a working background in youth and family services and communication, as well as personal training in conflict resolution and leadership.

Jill grew up the youngest of three girls in a small rural town in Oregon and is now raising her three boys in the heart of a small town in wine country. She enjoys working to help advance the mission of organizations and causes she is passionate about. Whether it’s helping small businesses grow through effective communication and efficient operations, or working to help advance the mission of organizations and causes, Jill cares deeply about achieving goals and seeing programs, projects, and people succeed.

Jill is a goal-oriented person that looks for success amidst struggles, opportunities despite obstacles, and a brighter purpose even when facing painful experiences. In any situation, she works to connect the dots to help solve problems, find solutions, and provide resources. If Jill is not at home working or managing family life, you will likely find her out hiking or visiting a favorite local brewpub with friends. 

The Day Job

Jill is not just an author, she has a day job as well. Jill runs a boutique consulting practice that pulls her strengths in organization and communication. Unlike large marketing firms, clients get a personal touch and timely response. Jill works best with small businesses, local Ma & Pa shops, non-profits, and other special interest groups. She serves as an extension of the business team. When clients are busy juggling the day-to-day business, she is the consulting arm they can depend on. Jill works behind the scenes to keep communication flowing and project deadlines met, which helps keep her clients' businesses growing.