Jess Koscher - Visionary Woman Founder to Watch — 2026
- Women Story

- Jan 12
- 3 min read
Category: Strategy & Design · Brand Ecosystems · Marketing Consulting · Team Development · Women-Led Creative Services
Jess Koscher
Founder & CEO, Write Connections | strategy + design, LLC.
📍 Based in: Elkhart, Indiana, United States
“Good ideas fail without clarity. Great ideas change the world when strategy, design, and people move together.”
In a landscape crowded with one-off campaigns and fragmented marketing efforts, Jess Koscher has built something rare: connection by design.
As the founder of Write Connections, Jess doesn’t sell “marketing services.” She architects ecosystems—where strategy, storytelling, branding, and team strengths align to create momentum that lasts. Her work has guided nonprofits, municipalities, and mission-driven organizations from overwhelm to focused, scalable impact.
Recognised as a Visionary Woman Founder to Watch in 2026, Jess represents a new model of leadership—where empathy meets execution, and creativity is grounded in strategy.
Company Overview
Company Name: Write Connections | strategy + design, LLC.
Founded: 2019
Industry: Strategy · Marketing · Design · Team Development
Headquarters: Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Website: makethewriteconnections.com
LinkedIn Profile URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-koscher/
What the Company Does:
Write Connections transforms organizations from disconnected and overwhelmed into aligned and unstoppable. As Connection Architects, the team blends:
Strategic planning & board development
Brand identity & websites
Integrated marketing & communications
Strengths-based leadership coaching
No random acts of marketing—only systems that scale.
The Founder’s Vision
Jess believes that poor planning hides brilliant ideas—and that strategy without human connection falls flat.
Her vision is to:
Help organizations communicate with clarity and purpose
Build brands that reflect mission, not noise
Align teams around strengths, not silos
Turn creativity into measurable outcomes
With a background spanning nonprofit leadership, public-sector initiatives, and community development, Jess brings decades of real-world execution to every engagement.
Why She’s One to Watch in 2026
Jess Koscher is recognised as a Visionary Woman Founder to Watch for her ability to:
✔️ Unite strategy, design, and team development into one system
✔️ Lead high-impact campaigns for cities, nonprofits, and communities
✔️ Translate values into visibility without losing authenticity
✔️ Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion through action
✔️ Build brands that serve people—not just metrics
Her work proves that alignment is a competitive advantage.
Key Achievements & Impact
Led award-winning community and municipal campaigns, including city-wide digital rollouts
Built Write Connections into a trusted strategic partner for nonprofits and public institutions
Inducted into the Junior Achievement Elkhart County Hall of Fame (2025)
Recognised for minority business leadership and community impact
Continues to serve in long-term leadership roles across regional development and social impact initiatives
Awards & Recognition
Jess’s leadership and impact have been widely recognised:
🏆 2025 JA Hall of Fame
🏅 Thomas I. Atkins Minority Business Leader – Junior Achievement
🌍 Top International Woman Entrepreneur – Great Companies (2025)
🌟 Woman of the Year – Greater Elkhart Chamber (2024)
🏆 Business Diversity Award – Greater Elkhart Chamber (2023)
Values & Leadership Philosophy
At the core of Jess’s work is a belief that strategy is a form of care.
Her leadership is grounded in:
Purpose-driven design
Strengths-based teams
Inclusion and representation
Clear communication over clever noise
Community-first growth
She leads as a catalyst—helping others create, connect, and move forward with confidence.
Looking Ahead
As 2026 approaches, Jess is focused on:
Scaling integrated strategy ecosystems for mission-driven organizations
Deepening strengths-based leadership programs
Expanding community-focused design initiatives
Helping brands stand out without losing their soul
Her journey shows that when strategy and empathy meet, impact multiplies.
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