Bio

Jessica is an accomplished innovator, executive, and board member in the international technology sector. Launch of multiple successful businesses. CEO of both public and private companies. Public, private, and non-profit board experience in chair, executive committee, director, audit, and governance roles. Leadership at the intersectionality of culture and performance. Public and private capital markets. Mergers and acquisitions. Growth and scale. Emerging markets and technologies. Global supply chain. Risk management, cyber security, and data privacy. Media and public relations. Recipient of multiple prestigious awards and recognitions. Securities licensed - 7, 79, 63, and 24. Proficient in English, Spanish, and French. Speaker. Author. Rock climber. New Markets, Growth Sectors, and Advanced Technologies • Founder, CEO, and Board Chair of first cannabis software company to list on Nasdaq • Creation of a new market category early in emerging cannabis industry • Innovation in technology growth sectors including software as a service and machine learning M&A, Integration, and Complex Transactions • Over $100M in capital raises to fuel business growth • Seven financially accretive acquisitions sourced, negotiated, and closed • Experience with both deep integration and holding company structure Private and Public Capital Markets • Successful private capital raises, each with 100%+ return on investor value • Innovative capital market instruments leveraged to fund growth with low cost of capital • Leadership of private to public transition including SPAC engagement P&L Ownership and Board Governance • P&L oversight of complex holding company and individual companies • Proven ability to position organizations for 100%+ growth year over year • Fiscal board level governance with multiple director, audit, and governance roles Cyber Security and Data Privacy • Rapid crisis recovery experience following cyberattack with 50% same year revenue growth • Proactive cyber security protection and disaster recovery planning • Experience navigating SOC, SEC, PII, PCI, HIPAA, PIHPA, and GDPR compliance standards Network, Media, and Public Relations Platforms • Ability to leverage diverse and influential global business and government networks • Proven ability to tap into extensive public relations and social media platforms • In demand as innovator, industry thought leader, author, and speaker