Jessica Darrow is a highly accomplished professional with an extensive background in research, teaching, refugee resettlement policy, non-profit and for-profit business management, project management, and fundraising. She studied at the University of Chicago where she obtained her Ph.D. in Social Policy, Human Service Organizations, and Refugee Resettlement Policy. She is the Director of Global Social Development Practice Programs at The University of Chicago and formerly held positions such as Assistant Instructional Professor and Director of Special Projects, International Social Welfare Program at The University of Chicago. Jessica is well-versed in staff development, recruitment, business development, and monitoring and evaluation. She was also the Executive Director at Cosmos Education and co-founder of p.45. Her wealth of experience has given her insight and skills in managing teams, and she has proven her expertise in implementing complex projects while still achieving overall mission objectives.