Jacquelyn Miccolis
Jacquelyn Miccolis is the Founder and Executive Director of the Creative Community Impact Association, a federally incorporated non-profit focused on empowering creatives and community builders through inclusive programming, collaboration, and advocacy. She works at the intersection of creativity, accessibility, and community, creating spaces where diverse teams can connect, grow, and build meaningful outcomes together.
With education and formal training in psychology, community development, technology, and inclusive design, Jacquelyn brings a multidisciplinary approach that informs her leadership style and commitment to fostering empathy, equity, and trust, values essential in both creative and agile team environments.
A lifelong social entrepreneur, Jacquelyn previously founded and operated Sparkles n’ Sawdust Studio, a brick-and-mortar business in downtown Halifax, and later launched Supernova Events, a social enterprise supporting community and inclusion on a regional scale.
Jacquelyn leverages her expertise in web design and development, combining design principles with custom code to create digital solutions that support her community and creative initiatives.
Session
In Agile environments, high-performing teams rely on more than just technical expertise, they succeed when emotional intelligence, empathy, and inclusivity are central to their culture. In “Leading with Empathy: Building Inclusive, High-Performance Teams in Agile Environments,” I’ll share how leaders and teams can foster a supportive, diverse, and collaborative atmosphere that leads to stronger outcomes. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to create psychological safety, enhance communication, and embrace diversity, ultimately building teams that perform at their best.