Jesse Vernon, Cptc
About Jesse Vernon, Cptc
Jesse Vernon is a Communications Manager, Technical Editor, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Leader at Arup in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Title
Jesse Vernon holds the roles of Communications Manager, Technical Editor, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Leader at Arup. They have been in this position from 2014, based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Company
Jesse Vernon is currently employed at Arup, where they have taken on numerous responsibilities since 2011. They have served in various capacities including Senior Technical Editor and Technical Editor, reflecting a long tenure with the company. Arup is a global firm that provides design, engineering, and consulting services.
Educational Background
Jesse Vernon earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Women's Studies, graduating cum laude from Vanderbilt University. They also obtained a Certificate in Editing from the University of Washington. These academic credentials form the foundation of their professional expertise in communications and technical editing.
Professional Experience
Jesse Vernon's career spans several roles. Before joining Arup, they worked at The Stranger as a Copy Editor for three years, served as a Freelance Editor with Panther Editing, and held positions at academic presses including University of Minnesota Press and Wayne State University Press as a Proofreader. Other engagements include roles as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Washington and an Editorial Assistant at Aqueduct Press.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
In their capacity as an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Leader, Jesse co-led the development of Arup's 2020 Three-Year Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan for the Americas. They also lead Arup's employee resource group for LGBTIQ employees in the Americas and have been coordinating Arup's global inclusion strategy since 2021. Additionally, Jesse co-leads the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion committee for the San Francisco and Oakland offices.