Welcome

I'm Jacquelyn Martin - an MBA, credentialed business leader, and higher education executive based in AZ.

Welcome & My Bio

A credentialed business and higher education executive leader holding an MBA, an Associate degree in accounting, and certifications in HR, AI, technology, security, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). I have brought dedicated service to the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) since 2009, extensive shared governance experience, and more than 38 years of equivalent leadership experience spanning business, technology, enterprise systems management, community engagement, education, and partnership development.

As a subject-matter expert in executive finance and budgeting, position management, payroll, human resources, and digital transformation, I act as a strategic conduit—connecting institutional knowledge, operational needs, enterprise technology, and people. My work is anchored in data-driven best practices, regulatory compliance, sound internal controls, and shared governance. Ultimately, my goal is to spark engagement, inspire critical thinking, and empower cross-functional teams to drive sustainable, student-centered community impact.

Beyond my professional commitments, I am deeply passionate about advocacy, mentorship, and community engagement. Outside of work, you’ll find me listening to music, hiking, biking, traveling, and enjoying quality time with family, friends, and pets.

Core Expertise & Technical Skills

Senior Fiscal Leadership & Portfolio Stewardship: Directs annual budget development, multi-year operating projections, budget cut strategies, and variance monitoring across $100M+ general operating (Fund 1), capital outlay (Fund 7), grant/workforce allocations (Fund 3, Prop 301, Prop 207), and auxiliary portfolios (Fund 2).
Executive Budgeting & Position Management: End-to-end position control, multi-year revenue forecasting, vacancy savings modeling, tax/fringe benefit allocations, and capital portfolio oversight.
Compensation & Pay Administration: Comprehensive job classification and design (exempt and non-exempt), job essential function reviews, and pay administration for residential/adjunct faculty, staff, and consultants.
Shared Governance & Policy Reform: Leadership in institutional policy development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), staff senator, and shared governance co-chair roles bridging administration, staff, and faculty interests.
Regulatory Compliance &Advocacy: Subject matter expertise in federal, state, and district regulations—including FLSA interpretations, EEO, ADA Title II, ARS Title 15, and Prop 486 expenditure limits.
Cross-Functional & Organizational Leadership: Executive co-chair leadership in internal policy collaboration teams, external advocacy groups, and disability organizations driving institutional accessibility and inclusion.
Database Querying & Advanced Financial Analytics: Custom query development in SQL Query Manager (FMS/HCM), SIS SSRS/ERS Reporting, Excel Solver equation modeling, executive dashboarding in Power BI & Tableau, and workflow process mapping in Microsoft Visio.
Procurement & CLM Governance: Former procurement auditor; directs vendor contracts, SOWs, and privacy/security reviews (PSQS, VPAT/HECVAT) under FERPA, HIPAA, and PCI DSS mandates.

Leadership & Transferable Skills

Mission-Centered Executive Leadership: Passionate about higher education's core purpose—to ignite talent, transform lives, and enrich communities. Brings strategic vision and operational discipline to align institutional resources with long-term educational excellence.
Entrepreneurial & Organizational Consulting: As Founder and President of The Copper Wire, LLC, dedicated to Bringing Joy Back to Business™ by optimizing business operations, driving organizational health, and inspiring human-centered leadership across public and private sectors.
Emotional Intelligence & Inclusive Excellence: Fosters high-trust, psychologically safe environments by leading with empathy, self-awareness, and cultural dignity. Adept at navigating interpersonal dynamics to empower diverse, cross-functional teams.
Crisis Management, Conflict Resolution & Shared Governance: Proven ability to resolve complex operational disputes, manage emergencies, and guide institutional change transparently. Leverages design thinking, discreet problem-solving, and active feedback from shared leadership councils to navigate campus-specific needs.
Ethical Stewardship &Adaptability: Operates with uncompromised integrity, high energy, and clear communication—building enduring relationships across executive leadership, faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

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EDUCAUSE

Educause Profile 2015-Present - Member of a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education through the use of information technology: https://members.educause.edu/jacquelyn-r-orr