Jessica Fontaine
About Jessica Fontaine
Jessica Fontaine serves as the Executive Coordinator for Student Affairs at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She holds a PhD in Education from George Mason University and has extensive experience in higher education finance and organizational design.
Work at The George Washington University
Jessica Fontaine serves as the Executive Coordinator for Student Affairs at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. In this role, she has been employed since 2012, contributing to the coordination of various student affairs activities. Her responsibilities include supporting the development and production of meeting materials, as well as coordinating logistics for special events. Fontaine's position requires strong organizational skills and a focus on customer service to effectively manage the needs of the department.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Fontaine has an extensive educational background. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education from George Mason University, completing her studies from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, she obtained a Master's Degree in Public Relations from The George Washington University, studying from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she holds two Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Economics and Business Management from the University of Tampa, achieved between 2007 and 2011. Her academic pursuits reflect a strong focus on higher education finance and policy research.
Current Role at Living Cities
In addition to her role at The George Washington University, Jessica Fontaine has worked as an Executive Assistant at Living Cities since 2016. In this capacity, she manages the calendars of the President and Chief Operating Officer, scheduling a high volume of internal and external meetings. Fontaine also takes minutes and prepares summaries for meetings and conferences organized by the President. Her role requires a high degree of professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality while establishing strong relationships within the organization.
Research Interests and Goals
Jessica Fontaine aims to publish policy research that focuses on improving access, affordability, and institutional sustainability in higher education. Her research interests encompass higher education finance, organization design, income share agreements, neoliberalism, and postmodern perspectives. These areas of interest reflect her commitment to addressing critical issues within the educational landscape and contributing to the development of effective policies.