Recognizing 100 CEOs & C-level Executives

Jessica Diederich

CEO

Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity

Location: Green Bay , Wisconsin

Founded: 1987

Industry: Non-Profit

The work of Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity is rooted in compassion, and the leader who guides that mission forward is Jessica Diederich, Chief Executive Officer. Her role centers on strengthening lives through stable housing, and she approaches this responsibility with steady resolve. The organization’s recent growth reflects her dedication to supporting families and shaping pathways to brighter outcomes across the community.

That dedication is evident in the progress of the past three years. Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity expanded its ability to serve families through increased housing production, deepened engagement and strategies designed to reach more people with meaningful support. Diederich directed efforts that improved operations and broadened access, ensuring the organization could respond to rising needs with greater impact. These improvements highlight her focus on creating an environment where individuals feel seen, supported and valued.

Her attention to the workforce mirrors that commitment. Diederich sees the future of work within the organization evolving through stronger collaboration, enhanced communication and improved processes that allow staff and volunteers to contribute with confidence. She places emphasis on aligning strengths, developing readiness and fostering a culture where everyone plays a vital role in advancing the mission. By strengthening this foundation, she ensures that the organization remains prepared for continued growth.

Staying connected to purpose helps her maintain momentum. Diederich draws energy from witnessing the transformative outcomes created when families achieve housing stability. Every home dedication, every partnership and every milestone reinforces her motivation and renews her commitment to those she serves. This grounding sense of purpose allows her to lead with clarity and remain resilient when facing challenges that demand both courage and conviction.

Her vision for the organization reflects a desire to see the community strengthened through expanded programming, stronger partnerships and increased access to resources that reshape lives. Over the next five years, Diederich envisions Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity serving more families, broadening volunteer opportunities and enhancing operations to meet rising demand. Her forward direction is driven by a belief that housing is a foundation upon which individuals build hope, confidence and possibility.

Recognition as a Titan 100 Honoree reflects the influence Diederich brings to the nonprofit sector. She is someone who can take ordinary resources and transform them into meaningful outcomes. Her leadership brings structure to complex efforts and elevates programs that directly improve lives.

Her accomplishments express this impact clearly. Under her leadership, annual housing production increased, partnerships strengthened and mission-driven strategies advanced. She takes pride in the achievements that expanded the organization’s ability to serve more families, recognizing that each success represents a life changed through safe and stable housing.

Diederich’s journey has always centered on creating growth and stability. Throughout her career, she supported teams, guided organizations through change and aligned efforts toward meaningful progress. At Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity, she continues to direct her experience toward a future shaped by compassion, purpose and opportunity.

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