Jessica serves as a senior leader in the Office of the Provost, advancing graduate education, supporting graduate and professional students, and strengthening WashU’s international community. She directs the McDonnell International Scholars Academy and 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. She works closely with the Senior Associate Provost and Chief of Staff on key strategic initiatives within the Office of the Provost.
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.