Jessica R. D.

About Jessica R. D.

I believe sustainable growth doesn’t come from adding complexity, it comes from optimizing the relationship between human capability and intelligent systems. As Head of People Operations with 15+ years in high-growth professional service environments, I architect evidence-based talent ecosystems that align people, performance, and purpose to accelerate business outcomes.Beyond the boardroom, I’m a cochlear implant success story and an advocate for equity in education. I’ve learned firsthand that resilience, curiosity, and human connection can reimagine how we work, live, and lead. We elevate humanity.Let’s connect if you’re passionate about creating future-ready organizations where human potential and intelligent technology work in harmony to shape what’s next.

Experience

1. Head of People Operations

   HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions)

   Jan 2026 — Present

   I lead Hopper & Hopper Technology Solutions’ (HTS) global people and workplace functions, with responsibility across People Operations, Payroll, People Analytics, Recruitment, Global Mobility, Facilities, and IT.My work focuses on supporting the full employee lifecycle with an emphasis on building practical, scalable systems that support growth, meet compliance needs, and work well for teams day to day across distributed environments.I partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams in Finance, Legal, Customer Experience, and Product to ensure people and workplace efforts are aligned with business priorities. A core part of my role is improving how we use data, automation, and tools to bring clarity, reduce operational friction, and support thoughtful decision-making as the organization continues to grow.

Education

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business/Corporate Communications

  2003 — 2008

• Texas Southern University

  Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2012 — 2014