Jessica C. Gerrity
Senior Vice President | Higher Education Practice Leader | Flexible & Analytical Professional | Innovative Ideas | Empathetic, Hardworking, and Empowering Thought Leader
- Role
- Adjunct Professor, Washington Semester Program at Indiana University
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jessica C. Gerrity
As a strategic and analytical executive, I empower clients to achieve their goals and advance their missions, visions, and values by engaging in strategic grant seeking, managing government relations, and driving financial success. I consistently execute high-level initiatives and secure funding to improve sponsored research outcomes and strengthen community access to high-quality postsecondary education.As a supportive and agile leader, I cultivate lasting relationships with presidents, provosts, and boards to maximize return on investment, faculty development outcomes, and student success results. Within my own workplace, I foster a culture of innovation and excellence to achieve continuous growth and success. Throughout my career history, I have thrived in academic, for-profit, and government sectors, having applied my extensive research and management expertise while working across diverse sectors. Please review a few of my top career highlights below: • Driving year-over-year revenue growth at McAllister & Quinn by refining offerings, securing new business opportunities, and retaining top clients. I led strategic planning and budgeting in the Higher Education Practice. Succeeded in retaining top talent and recruiting new talent to the Practice. • Thriving in academic, for-profit, and nonprofit sectors, applying my extensive research expertise while teaching, working on Capitol Hill and at the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress. • Participating in a federal performance management system to boost productivity and align daily activities with Congressional goals. I boosted morale and engagement among tenured staff while promoting cohesion across 12 team members. • Serving as the acting deputy assistant director for the Government and Finance Division of the Congressional Research Service. I worked to align the research of the division with the needs of Members of Congress and their staffs. I am excited to expand my professional network. If you would like to connect, please contact me at j••••••••@gmail.com. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Policy ProcessBusiness Growth Revenue Generation Relationship-Building Recruitment & Hiring Executive Leadership New Market Penetration Complex Problem-Solving New Business Development Team Leadership, Development, & Coaching
Experience
Adjunct Professor, Washington Semester Program
Jan 2019 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Instruct students completing Washington Semester Program on federal government topics. Designed speaker series to boost interest. Courses Taught: The Modern Bureaucracy, The Policy Process, Introduction to American Politics
Education
George Mason University
Master of Arts - MA
Indiana University Bloomington
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Rochester
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Skills
- Policy Analysis
- Politics
- Data Analysis
- Press Releases
- Public Speaking
- Editing
- Media Relations
- Political Science
- Statistics
- Political Campaigns
- Community Outreach
- Qualitative Research
- Public Policy
- Quantitative Research
- Spss
- Research
- Methodology
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