Jessica Hammond
About Jessica Hammond
Jessica Hammond serves as an Administrative Officer in the Office of the Director at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2020. She has a strong background in administration, having previously held roles at NIH and NOAA, and holds a Master’s Degree in Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Jessica Hammond serves as the Administrative Officer in the Office of the Director, Executive Office at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the administrative functions of the Executive Office. Her role involves overseeing various administrative tasks and supporting the Director's initiatives. This position is based in Bethesda, Maryland, where she continues to play a vital role in the operations of the NIH.
Previous Experience at National Institutes of Health
Prior to her current role, Jessica Hammond worked at the National Institutes of Health as an Administrative Officer for the Center for Scientific Review from 2015 to 2020. In this capacity, she was involved in the administrative processes that support scientific review activities. Additionally, she served in various administrative roles at NIH from 2000 to 2010 and worked at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Academic Background
Jessica Hammond earned her Master of Science in Management with a focus on Interdisciplinary Studies in Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus, completing her degree between 2015 and 2017. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from the same institution, which she obtained from 2004 to 2010. Additionally, she studied at West Virginia University for one year from 2000 to 2001.
Experience at NOAA
Before her tenure at the National Institutes of Health, Jessica Hammond worked as a Program Coordinator at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from 2010 to 2013. In this role, she managed various programmatic activities and contributed to the administration of NOAA's initiatives.