Jessica Fernandes
About Jessica Fernandes
Jessica Fernandes serves as the Deal Desk Manager in Revenue Operations at Handshake, a position she has held since 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Health: Science, Society and Policy and a Master of Arts in Global Studies from Brandeis University.
Current Role at Handshake
Jessica Fernandes currently serves as the Deal Desk Manager in Revenue Operations at Handshake. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she is responsible for managing deal processes and ensuring operational efficiency within the revenue team.
Previous Experience in Revenue Operations
Prior to her current role, Jessica worked at Flatiron Health from 2018 to 2021, where she held positions in Sales Operations and as a Contract Manager in Legal, Privacy & Compliance. Her experience in these roles contributed to her expertise in managing sales deals and contract negotiations.
Educational Background
Jessica Fernandes earned a Bachelor of Arts in Health: Science, Society and Policy from Brandeis University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Arts in Global Studies with a concentration in Global Health from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she participated in the Global Health and Development Policy Program at the School for International Training in 2009.
Legal Experience
Jessica has a background in legal support roles. She worked as a Paralegal at Mass General Brigham from 2012 to 2015 and as an Executive Legal Assistant at Stallergenes Greer from 2016 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she also served as a Legal Administrative Assistant at McGuire Associates and completed a legal internship at WATCH CDC.
Teaching and Academic Involvement
In addition to her professional roles, Jessica has experience in academia. She served as a Teaching Assistant for the International and Global Studies Seminar at Brandeis University in 2010. This role involved supporting faculty and assisting students in their academic pursuits.