Jessica Varela Correa

Jessica Varela Correa has a diverse and extensive work experience. Jessica is currently working as the Chief Operating Officer at PATH (People Acting to Help), Inc., a position they have held since April 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Lowe's Companies, Inc. as a Senior Finance Manager-Shared Services from August 2021 to April 2023. In this role, they served as the Finance Business Partner to various departments and accounts, handling financial modeling, data analytics, and financial planning.

Before their time at Lowe's, Jessica held positions at the City of Philadelphia, where they worked for several years. From November 2018 to August 2021, they served as the Director of Operations and Strategic Planning at the Revenue Department, leading the Administration Division and providing operational and strategic support across the department. Prior to this, they were the Chief Fiscal & Administrative Officer from May 2016 to November 2018.

Jessica's experience also includes roles at the City of Philadelphia Law Department and the School District of Philadelphia. At the Law Department, they served as the Assistant Director of Administration/Chief Budget Officer from June 2015 to May 2016, and as a Financial Manager from March 2013 to June 2015. At the School District, they worked as a School Operations Officer from August 2009 to December 2011.

During their career, Jessica also gained experience in the education sector as a Finance Coordinator at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School from March 2006 to January 2008. Jessica managed all financial services and tasks related to budgeting, procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fundraising. Jessica also processed employee benefits, payroll, and managed the food services department.

Jessica's earliest work experience was as an Accounting Assistant at Metals USA from March 2004 to November 2006. In this role, they supported the Accounts Payable team within the Accounting Department and provided office and clerical support to the HR Manager as needed.

Overall, Jessica Varela Correa's work experience showcases their expertise in finance, operations, strategic planning, and administration, with a strong track record of leadership and management.

Jessica Varela Correa holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Organizational Management from Gwynedd Mercy University, which was obtained from 2009 to 2011. Jessica then pursued a Master's degree in Leadership Development from Penn State University, completing it from 2012 to 2014. Following that, they earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a focus on Accounting and Finance from Penn State University between 2014 and 2016.

In 2017 and 2018, Jessica attended Drexel University's LeBow College of Business to pursue a Leading for Change Fellowship in Leadership in Public Service. Jessica then obtained a Project Management Certificate from Penn State University from 2018 to 2019.

Jessica further augmented their education by obtaining a Lean Six Sigma Certification from Penn State University in 2019 to 2020. Additionally, they acquired a Lean Six Sigma certification from Penn State Great Valley in 2022, further expanding their expertise.