Jessica Smothermon
About Jessica Smothermon
Jessica Smothermon serves as the Director of Operations at Seeds To Inspire, where she leads health and resiliency initiatives. She has a background in strategic partnerships and human capital management, with experience at organizations such as Apollo Education Group and Cleantech Open.
Work at Cleantech Open
Jessica Smothermon has been serving as the Director of Operations at Cleantech Open since 2016. In this role, she oversees operational strategies and initiatives aimed at promoting clean technology innovation. Her involvement includes guiding the organization in its mission to support entrepreneurs and startups in the cleantech sector. Previously, she was a member of the Board of Directors from 2013 to 2015, contributing to governance and strategic planning.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Smothermon holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and International Business from New York University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Phoenix. This educational background equips her with a strong foundation in economic principles and human behavior, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Jessica Smothermon has a diverse professional background with significant experience in operations and strategic partnerships. She worked at Apollo Education Group as the Director of Strategic Partnerships from 2010 to 2016, where she focused on building collaborative relationships. Following this, she served as a Senior Advisor in Human Capital Management at smallMatters Institute from 2016 to 2017, contributing her expertise in workforce development.
Achievements
Jessica co-founded Seeds To Inspire, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to social justice education and supporting underserved communities. Since July 2018, she has led operations at Seeds To Inspire, focusing on health and resiliency initiatives. Her work emphasizes the importance of educational equity and community support, contributing to local and national movements in social justice.