Jesse Combs
Jesse Combs is an accomplished project and program management consultant with over 15 years of experience in a diverse range of industries such as biotech, pharmaceuticals, chemical, footwear, healthcare, real estate, and high technology. After earning a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology and working on the Human Genome Project, Jesse's aptitude for leading dynamic, project-focused teams helped her transition from being a researcher to supporting her fellow researchers as an informatics program manager. Her interest in formal project management processes grew as she recognized their value while overseeing the development of data analysis applications and management of research data. Since then, she has consistently been identified as a top consultant in each of the industries she has worked with due to her accountability for the success of each engagement, the expertise, tools, and knowledge she brings to every effort, and an unwavering commitment to building and maintaining strong teams. Jesse is a co-founder and principal consultant at Combs Consulting and has previously served in leadership roles at Costco, Nike, Wacom Americas, RealAnalogics, Providence Health & Services, Theravance, REC Silicon, and Affymax.