Jessie Ford

Jessie D'Amato Ford serves as the Global Community Director for Topcoder, overseeing teams across 5 continents and focusing on the happiness and engagement of the 1.5+ million Topcoder Community members. With over 15 years at Topcoder, Jessie has been instrumental in managing the Topcoder Open conference, regional events, IT competitions globally, and developing member-based incentive programs. Working from her home office in Connecticut, she balances her professional commitments with family life, showcasing her skills as a working mom and writer. Jessie's academic background includes a Bachelor's degree from Central Connecticut State University. Additionally, she is the Founder of The Brackets Club, Inc. and previously held the position of Senior Director, Community & TCO Queen at Topcoder.