Jessica Ward Parris

Jessica Ward Parris, HMCC, currently serves as the Manager of Event Experience at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) since June 2022. Prior experience includes roles as Associate Director of Program Services and Program Manager at Vaniam Group from September 2019 to June 2022, and various positions at MicroMass Communications, Inc. from September 2015 to September 2019, including Senior Event Coordinator and Event Coordinator. Jessica also worked as an On-Site Program Manager for AstraZeneca at ConvenePro and held the position of Director of Programs and Services at the North Carolina Licensed Child Care Association from October 2011 to May 2015. Earlier experience includes an internship at the NC General Assembly and a Program Assistant role at Presidential Classroom in Washington DC. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government and Leadership Studies from William Peace University and an academic experience at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus in 2010.