Zanisha W. Premilien
Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff · Co-Founder
A self-motivated leader and dynamic professional helping guide operations, team coordination, strategic support, and organizational excellence at The JSO Consulting Group, LLC.
Operational leadership with purpose.
Zanisha’s work connects structure, people, process, and execution across JSO’s consulting ecosystem.
Zanisha Premilien is a self-motivated leader and dynamic professional serving as the Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief of Staff for The JSO Consulting Group, LLC. With a robust background in nonprofit leadership and educational program development, Zanisha brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for critical thinking and strategic support to her role.
Zanisha’s journey began as a proud Evans High School Trojan, and she is currently a dedicated Biology major at the University of North Florida. Her academic pursuits provide a strong foundation in analytical and problem-solving skills, complementing her professional endeavors.
As Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff at The JSO Consulting Group, Zanisha excels in guiding and supporting the team while collaborating closely with key leaders to drive the company’s strategic vision. She oversees daily operations, ensuring that JSO’s services are delivered with excellence and efficiency.
Her role involves significant responsibilities in managing team dynamics, optimizing workflows, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Her leadership is characterized by a commitment to excellence and a dedication to fostering inclusive environments.
Zanisha’s ability to create and sustain meaningful partnerships, support strategic growth, and strengthen organizational systems makes her an invaluable asset to The JSO Consulting Group, LLC.
Zanisha helps ensure that JSO’s work moves from vision to execution through strong operations, thoughtful coordination, and clear internal systems.
Proud Evans High School Trojan and Biology major at the University of North Florida.
Critical thinking, strategic support, team coordination, operational excellence, and inclusive leadership.
Areas of Expertise
Zanisha brings an interdisciplinary skill set across nonprofit leadership, program design, partnerships, and organizational development.
Fundraising & Grant Writing
Supports mission-driven growth through development strategy, grant writing insight, and resource-building support.
Educational Program Design
Brings experience in designing and supporting educational programs that are structured, intentional, and community-centered.
Strategic Partnership Development
Helps build and sustain meaningful partnerships that support organizational growth and mission delivery.
Volunteer Management
Supports volunteer coordination, team engagement, and collaborative systems that strengthen organizational capacity.
Workplace DEI Training
Advances inclusive environments through training, support, and leadership rooted in equity and collaboration.
Workflow Optimization
Helps align internal systems, team dynamics, and service delivery around excellence and efficiency.
Role at JSO
As COO and Chief of Staff, Zanisha sits at the center of coordination, execution, and operational alignment.
Operational Excellence
Oversees daily operations, supports service delivery, optimizes workflows, and helps ensure JSO’s consulting work is executed with professionalism and consistency.
Strategic Coordination
Guides internal coordination, supports leadership priorities, strengthens team dynamics, and helps drive the company’s strategic vision forward.
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