Jessica Patterson

Jessica Patterson currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, driving financial strategy and sustainability while collaborating with a volunteer board and a large team. Prior to this role, Jessica held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Pharmacy Specialists, where significant transformations were made to transition the organization to an investor-owned entity. As a Founding Partner of Steadfast Horizon, Jessica focused on investments in privately-owned businesses. Additional experience includes serving as Chief Financial Officer for Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, Controller at Everyday Health Inc., and various roles at Nielsen, culminating in leadership within the Financial Leadership Program. Jessica holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance & Marketing from Miami University.