jackie eppler

Jackie Eppler, MAOL, MPH, is a certified life coach, trainer, and group facilitator. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology at Thiel College. She has a Master of Public Health in Health Services Administration at the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Art in Organizational Leadership with the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling at Concordia University, Irvine. She completed her coaching and consultation certification with the Townsend Institute and is also a certified John Maxwell Team member.

 

Trained and certified in emotional intelligence as a personal empowerment facilitator with a strong foundation in leadership and coaching, she brings these concepts to her clients to help them lead themselves in a way that aligns with their goals. Jackie loves seeing clients grow in ways they never imagined as they realize how much power and influence they have over aspects of life. Embrace growth with hope and a sense of adventure for as Fred Rogers once said, “often when you think you're at the end of something you’re at the beginning of something else.”

In addition to her role as Professional Coach with Grace Counseling Services, Jackie oversees all aspects of the Grace Care Ministry including care groups, one-on-one care, and prayer. She also facilitates GriefShare and a women’s small group.
 

Outside of Grace, Jackie is a part time instructor/facilitator of emotional intelligence and personal empowerment with Butler Community College. She is Director and Board President for the regional Special Needs Consortium. She serves as a team member and Vice President of the Butler County Critical Incident Stress Management Team. Beyond her coaching and consulting certification, Jackie has these additional certifications: Somatic EMDR, personal empowerment, individual, group, and advanced crisis intervention, Critical Incident Training (CIT), suicide prevention, suicide loss/survivor support, interviewing individuals with disabilities, and motivational interviewing.

In her free time, Jackie enjoys spending time with family, especially being a Mimi to her grandson and is excited to welcome a new grandbaby in December 2024.  She also enjoys water skiing and working on her lake property in Somerset County.