Jessica Pavone currently serves as Managing Director, Engagement and Programs at Columbia University’s Data Science Institute. With a wide-ranging background in strategy, communications, events and program design, Jessica has served in multiple leadership roles across the public, nonprofit and institutional sectors, designing and leading strategic initiatives at Columbia, NYU, KIPP Foundation, NYC Department of Education and the American Red Cross. She is a skilled storyteller who has crafted and managed high impact communication and branding campaigns focused on repositioning and refining organizational narratives.