Candice Benson, CEO of Benson Consulting Inc., is a certified Change Manager, Project Management Professional and Process Improvement Specialist. Her 25 years of experience in project management and people change management has spanned multiple fields including Academia, Technology, Utilities, Finance, Life Sciences, Manufacturing and Non-Profits.

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Candice, a true Change Agent, is certified in Change Intelligence (CQ®) and as a Prosci Change Practitioner and Trainer. She is an experienced PMO Director, Portfolio Manager, Program Manager, and Project Manager. She has been certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) from the Project Management Institute and is a Six Sigma/Lean certified leader, mentor, Project Management coach.

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Melissa Jurkoic, COO of Benson Consulting Inc., is a technologist, strategist, and change agent with over 25 years of experience spanning software engineering, product leadership, and executive transformation.  Melissa has consistently bridged the gap between innovation and impact across several industries including non-profit and hospitality. 

 

Melissa holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and an Executive Certificate in Management & Leadership from MIT Sloan. A certified SAFe Program Consultant, she’s led multiple transformations across international teams.

A respected thought leader, she shares insights through industry discussions and speaking engagements, empowering organizations to navigate tech-enabled business transformation with confidence.

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