Jennifer McDermott

Jennifer McDermott is the Executive Director of Global Technology Workforce Strategy at JPMorgan Chase, based in Wilmington, Delaware.1 She has been with JPMorgan Chase since October 2000, leveraging her expertise to inspire change, foster inclusion, and make a difference in the company and communities.1

Career Highlights

• Current Role: Executive Director - Global Technology + Digital & Platform Services Workforce Strategy at JPMorgan Chase (October 2000 - Present)1
• Previous Experience:
  • Member of the Board of Advisors at Year Up Technology Advisory Board (January 2018 - March 2021)1
  • Member of the Board of Advisors at Delaware STEM Council (January 2017 - March 2021)1
  • Project Director at MyMaison.com (December 1999 - September 2000)1
  • Consultant - Telecommunications/High-Tech at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) (September 1996 - November 1999)1

Education

McDermott attended Virginia Tech from 1992 to 1996.1 She credits her education at Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business for providing her with skills she still uses today, including the value of continuous learning.2

Professional Philosophy

McDermott emphasizes the importance of:

1. Continuous learning and adapting to change in the technology industry2
2. Celebrating "failing fast" and learning from failures2
3. Fostering diversity and inclusion in the technology workforce2

She is involved in initiatives like Tech Connect, which invests in employees interested in becoming software engineers and focuses on building an inclusive pipeline for diverse tech leaders.2