Suzanne Jessop

Suzanne Jessop is a highly experienced management specialist currently contracted at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) since September 2023. With a strong background in project and program management, Jessop has previously worked as a Technical Specialist III at M.C. Dean, Inc., where support was provided to senior executives and project managers for major government contracts. Notable roles also include serving as a Management Specialist for DARPA's Information Innovation Office, and a Senior Program Analyst at the Office of Naval Research, where budget and program management were critical. Earlier in the career, Jessop held program management positions at the U.S. Department of State, Population Services International, PATH, and USAID, focusing on budget management, client services, and program development. Education credentials include a Master's degree in International Economics and Social Change and Development from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from New York University.