Jessica serves as the Director of the McDonnell International Scholars Academy at WashU, where she plays a pivotal role in supporting an international community of scholars and fostering global connections.
Jessica also serves as the Associate Provost, Graduate Education and International Community in the Office of the Provost. In this capacity, oversees The Graduate Center and university-wide fellowship programs that support students across the full academic lifecycle. Through the McDonnell Academy and WashU Global, Jessica helps in building and sustaining formal partnerships with international institutions.
She works with the Senior Vice Provost for Graduate Education and International Affairs on strategic planning and implementation, and provides counsel on policies and programs that support graduate education and the excellence of the graduate and professional student body.
Prior to her roles in the Office of the Provost at WashU, Jessica served as Chief of Staff in University Libraries. A proud WashU alum, she holds an MBA from Olin Business School at WashU, a Master of Arts in Performance from New York University, and a Bachelor of Music from Webster University. Her professional endeavors are complemented by her involvement with external professional organizations and boards, through which she helps to serve the broader academic community.