Meet the Team

Six specialists. One mission. Every member of C‑4 Impact brings a distinct charge — together, they build the systems that drive lasting change.

JD
CODE NAME The Detonator

Jessica Dempsey

Founder & Strategic Architect

"Designs the blueprint. Sparks the transformation."

Jessica leads the strategic vision and system design for C‑4 Impact, crafting the governance models, partnership structures, and frameworks that help agencies lead with clarity and confidence. With extensive experience designing regional and statewide systems, she translates complexity into actionable, human‑centered structures and catalyzes agency‑level change with precision.

RC
CODE NAME The Stabilizer

Rebecca Clemens

Co‑Founder & Director of Strategic Operations

"Keeps the system grounded, aligned, and scalable."

Rebecca brings extensive experience in organizational operations, HR, and systems implementation. As a co‑founder, she ensures C‑4's internal operations run smoothly by translating strategic vision into workflows, culture, and compliance. Her steady leadership anchors the operational backbone that keeps the organization aligned, accountable, and ready for growth.

CP
CODE NAME The Keeper

Cassidy Peterson

Co‑Founder & Project Coordinator

"Keeps the mission moving by managing essential project details."

Cassidy brings extensive experience in workforce development, K–12 partnerships, and community‑based initiatives. As a co‑founder, she provides flexible, project‑based support for communications, logistics, and outreach. She maintains project flow, updates materials, coordinates with partners, and tracks participation for key initiatives. Her organized, steady approach ensures continuity across C‑4's mission‑critical work.

JK
CODE NAME The Primer

Jacob King

Founding Team Member & Director of Organizational Operations

"Initiates the charge. Sets the system in motion."

Jacob brings extensive experience in workforce development, regional coordination, and operational execution. As a foundational member of C‑4, he anchors organizational operations by guiding the systems, processes, and compliance structures that keep the organization running with clarity and reliability. His disciplined, relationship‑driven approach strengthens governance, alignment, and cross‑team coordination.

LD
CODE NAME The Shield

Logan Dempsey

Founding Team Member & Technology & Systems Security Lead

"Secures the infrastructure behind every mission."

Logan maintains C‑4's digital backbone, overseeing IT systems, cybersecurity, platform continuity, and secure access across all operations. As a founding team member, he ensures that every system—internal and partner‑facing—remains stable, protected, and aligned with C‑4's systems‑architecture approach.

DR
CODE NAME The Engineer

Dan Read

CTE Program Specialist & Consultant · Read Consulting

"Builds the technical backbone of future‑ready systems."

Dan provides CTE‑focused consulting support across multiple agencies, bringing extensive experience in workforce development, CTE frameworks, and regional systems. He advises on graduation pathways, teacher certification, labor market alignment, and advisory structures. His technical expertise strengthens the systems C‑4 designs and supports, ensuring they are compliant, aligned, and future‑ready.