Jessica Perkowitz
About Jessica Perkowitz
Jessica Perkowitz serves as the Chief Operations Officer at Primary, where she has significantly contributed to the company's growth and culture since 2020. With over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, she has held various leadership roles, including Senior Director at Healthline Media and Director at Healthline Networks, Inc.
Current Role at Primary Bio
Jessica Perkowitz serves as the Chief Operations Officer at Primary, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she manages the bottom-line performance for all financial functions, including cash flow, profitability, budgeting, and forecasting. She has implemented strategic acquisitions and enterprise change management initiatives that have significantly increased EBITDA and reduced costs. Within the first 18 months of Primary's operations, she successfully recruited, hired, and onboarded over 150 employees, contributing to a positive corporate culture.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Prior to her current role, Jessica Perkowitz accumulated extensive experience in the healthcare sector. She worked at Healthline Networks, Inc. as Director of Media Operations from 2007 to 2012 and later served as Senior Director of Operations at Healthline Media from 2014 to 2019. In these roles, she focused on strategic analytics, project management, and the creation of the Center of Excellence Department, enhancing internal communications and operational efficiency.
Education and Qualifications
Jessica Perkowitz studied at the USC Marshall School of Business, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from 2000 to 2004. She also attended St Margaret's High School from 1997 to 2000. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in business principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various operational and financial roles.
Early Career and Diverse Experience
Jessica's early career includes roles in diverse industries, such as her position as a Senior Financial Analyst at Harrah's Entertainment from 2005 to 2006 and as Compliance Manager at ecoATM Gazelle from 2012 to 2013. She also worked as a Food Server at Perkins & Marie Callender's, LLC in 2000. This varied experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of business operations and analytics.
Personal Interests and Community Engagement
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Jessica Perkowitz enjoys spending time with her family, children, and her dog, Maddie. She has a particular interest in addressing health issues, specifically solutions to manage the obesity and diabetes epidemic in the United States. Her passion for healthcare and empowering individuals with quality health information drives her professional and personal endeavors.