-Firm Continues to Strengthen its Executive Team to Meet Client Needs-
CHICAGO, IL — July 28, 2026 — Vantage Leadership Consulting announced today that Jennifer Weiss, Ph.D., has joined the firm as a Partner, bringing deep expertise in executive assessment, leadership development, coaching, team effectiveness, and strategic talent management. Weiss’s appointment comes as Vantage celebrates its 50th anniversary and continues expanding its senior leadership team to meet growing client demand.
Weiss joins Vantage with extensive experience advising organizations on leadership and talent decisions that shape performance and organizational health. Her work spans healthcare, energy, engineering, science, technology, manufacturing, education, nonprofit, public sector, and national laboratory environments. She is known for integrating evidence‑based methodology, leadership research, and practical business context to help organizations clarify leadership needs, evaluate talent, and focus development where it matters most.
“Jennifer brings a powerful blend of scientific rigor, business insight, and a deep commitment to leadership growth,” said Jacqueline Ackerman, managing partner. “Her ability to translate complex assessment data into clear, actionable guidance will strengthen our advisory work and expand the impact we deliver to clients.”
“Vantage’s work has always stood out for its rigor, discernment, and commitment to helping leaders thrive,” said Weiss. “I’m excited to bring my experience in assessment, coaching, and leadership development to a team that shares those values. At a time when organizations are making increasingly consequential decisions about leadership, talent, and succession, I look forward to helping clients navigate those moments with insight, objectivity, and practical solutions that create meaningful impact.”
Weiss earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology and her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. She is an active member of the American Psychological Association, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and the Society for Human Resource Management, and is certified across a range of leadership and psychometric assessment tools, including those from Hogan, Management Research Group, CCL, Talogy, and SHL.
Weiss’s appointment expands Vantage’s partnership group following Jasmin Martinez, Ph.D.’s recent promotion to Partner. Weiss’s hiring and Martinez’s promotion build on the firm’s continued leadership growth that also includes Ackerman’s elevation to Managing Partner earlier this year. Together, these additions strengthen Vantage’s ability to support organizations in these increasingly complex times.
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Vantage Leadership Consulting partners with organizations to identify and develop world‑class leaders who can drive their companies’ business strategies. From executive assessments and succession planning to leader development, executive coaching, and high‑performance team development, Vantage has spent five decades focused on a single mission: ensuring clients have the leadership required to win in their marketplace. Founded in 1976, Vantage is based in Chicago, IL, and serves clients worldwide. Learn more at www.VantageLeadership.com.
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