Jacquelyn Pearson
About Jacquelyn Pearson
Jacquelyn Pearson serves as a Team Lead at Acquia, where she has worked since 2022. With a strong academic background in French and European Studies, she transitioned from academia to the IT industry, applying her skills to enhance digital experiences for clients.
Work at Acquia
Jacquelyn Pearson has been employed at Acquia since 2019, where she has held multiple roles. She began as a Business Development Representative, then progressed to Account Management Coordinator, and served as Senior Account Management Coordinator from 2021 to 2022. Currently, she is the Team Lead, a position she has held since 2022. In her role, she utilizes her academic and pedagogic skills to assist companies in optimizing and future-proofing their customers' digital experiences.
Education and Expertise
Jacquelyn Pearson holds a Bachelor of Arts in French and European Studies from the University of Sussex. She furthered her education at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, where she earned both a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Philosophy in French Language and Literature. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in critical thinking and communication, which she applies in her current role in the IT industry.
Background
Jacquelyn Pearson has a diverse professional background that includes extensive experience in academia and the IT industry. She worked as an Adjunct Lecturer at several institutions, including Baruch College, Queens College, Fordham University, and Hunter College, from 2005 to 2014. She also held a CUNY Dissertation Fellowship while working in Athens, Greece, and Madrid, Spain, from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she worked at the National Trust in the UK as a Membership and Visitor Welcome Assistant.
Career Transition
Jacquelyn Pearson transitioned from academia to the IT industry, leveraging her cognitive skills and ability to connect with others. This transition allowed her to apply her knowledge of French and European Studies in a new context, enhancing digital experiences for clients. Her ability to integrate her academic expertise into her work at Acquia has contributed to her success in the technology sector.