ICONIC Impact™ · Founding Board
The ICONIC Impact founding board isn't ceremonial. It's the strategic core of a movement built to change generations — and we're inviting the right leaders to help us shape it from day one.
Meet the Current Board
Getting to know them is the best way to understand the culture and caliber of what we're building.
Karissa Adkins
Founder
Will Adkins
Board Member
Kerry Thomas
Board Member
Jennifer Jorgenson
Board Member
Karissa Adkins is a history-making speaker, women's leadership expert, bestselling author, global humanitarian, and founder of the Alpha Queen Empire — which includes Alpha Queen Collective®, ICONIC Influence Media™, and ICONIC Impact™.
Through keynote speaking, leadership development, publishing, and humanitarian initiatives, she has impacted more than 100,000 lives since 2023.
Karissa is the creator of the Universal Laws of ICONIC Leadership™ and is passionate about helping women develop the courage, confidence, and self-leadership to create extraordinary lives, businesses, and lasting legacies.
Will Adkins is a dedicated leader with more than 20 years of service in the United States Air Force, where he has built a career grounded in integrity, discipline, and servant leadership. Throughout his career, he has led in some of the military's most demanding operational environments, earning a reputation for remaining calm under pressure, solving complex problems, and building high-performing teams capable of succeeding when the stakes are highest.
As a graduate of the Security Forces Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTIC) and a former Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element (DAGRE) Team Leader, Will has planned and executed high-visibility security operations across the globe in support of senior military and government leaders. While his operational experience has shaped him, he believes his greatest responsibility is not simply accomplishing the mission — it is developing the people entrusted to carry it forward.
Passionate about giving back, Will has volunteered with numerous community organizations, including the Civitans, and has dedicated much of his career to mentoring Airmen, emerging leaders, and young professionals. He believes that leadership is measured not by rank or recognition, but by the number of people who become stronger, more capable, and more confident because someone invested in them.
For the past two years, Will has played an integral role in supporting ICONIC Impact™ as the Head of Security for the organization's international humanitarian leadership tours, helping ensure the safety, security, and success of each mission. His unique blend of operational excellence, strategic leadership, and genuine heart for service allows him to create environments where others can focus on changing lives while knowing they are protected.
Will brings to the ICONIC Impact™ Board of Directors a rare combination of tactical expertise, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to developing people, strengthening communities, and leading with purpose. He believes that the strongest leaders are those who leave behind stronger people than they found.
Kerry Thomas is a visionary entrepreneur, founder of InsureU Agency, and co-owner of Elite Speed & Performance Nebraska. With more than 15 years in the insurance industry, she has built her career on three core values: service, integrity, and relationships. She believes success isn't measured by what you accomplish alone, but by the lives you impact along the way.
Alongside her husband, Von, Kerry is passionate about helping young athletes develop both physically and mentally through Elite Speed & Performance Nebraska, equipping them with the confidence, discipline, and mindset to succeed in sports and in life.
A transformational humanitarian trip to Kenya reignited Kerry's passion for serving others and creating opportunities that leave a lasting legacy. She is committed to empowering women, investing in future generations, and building organizations that create meaningful, generational change.
As a wife, mother of three, business owner, and servant leader, Kerry is honored to serve as a Founding Board Member of ICONIC Impact™, helping advance its mission to inspire leadership, personal freedom, humanitarian outreach, and lasting impact in communities around the world.
Jennifer Jorgenson is a devoted mother and passionate advocate for helping others grow into their fullest potential. She believes in leading with compassion, resilience, and purpose, and is deeply committed to encouraging others to recognize their strengths and pursue life with confidence.
Through her experiences in motherhood and service, Jennifer has developed a heart for mentoring, building meaningful relationships, and creating positive change within her community. She values authenticity, kindness, and lifelong learning, and is honored to support the mission of the She Rises™ Movement and ICONIC Impact™ as they empower the next generation of confident, courageous leaders.
The Role & The Fit
Time commitment: ~4–6 hours per month in a typical month · quarterly board meetings (virtual) · one annual in-person retreat · 2-year term, renewable once.
If you saw yourself in most of that list — even if not all of it — we'd love to hear from you.
What Happens After You Apply
Fill out our short application form. It takes about 10 minutes. You'll share your background, what you're excited about, and how you'd want to contribute.
~10 minutesKarissa personally reviews every application. If it looks like a possible fit, she'll reach out to set up a 30-minute call within 5 business days.
30-min callIf we're aligned after the first call, you'll meet the rest of the founding board. From there we discuss expectations, next steps, and formal invitation.
Board interview
If you feel called to serve — not for the title, but for the mission
— we'd be honored to hear from you.
Every board member who says yes changes
what's possible for the girls we serve.
