Jill Wideman serves as Chief People & Strategy Officer at Serenity House of Oakland, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of justice-involved and marginalized women. In her role, Jill leads organizational growth through strategic planning, operational development, and human resources leadership. Her work is centered on building systems that support sustainability while mentoring and coaching staff to thrive both personally and professionally.

With over 25 years of experience in executive leadership, operations, and people development, Jill brings a powerful blend of business acumen, emotional intelligence, and mission-driven purpose. She is deeply committed to Serenity House’s holistic approach—helping women not just overcome their pasts, but equipping them with the tools, resources, and support they need to rebuild their lives with dignity and direction.

A seasoned advisor and operator, Jill has held key leadership positions across nonprofit and private sectors, where she has shaped high-impact teams, built scalable processes, and guided organizational culture. Her ability to connect vision with execution makes her an invaluable partner in advancing Serenity House’s mission and the women it serves.