Jessica Patterson

Jessica Patterson has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and positions. Jessica is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Pharmacy Specialists, a position they started in December 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Founding Partner at Steadfast Horizon, an equity fund focused on investing in privately-owned businesses, starting in March 2021.

Before that, Jessica served as the Chief Financial Officer at Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada from February 2017 to April 2021. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing finance, human resources, information technology, properties, retail services, and the Girl Scout Entrepreneurship Program. Jessica also worked closely with other teams to advance the organization's initiatives.

Jessica's previous experience includes working as a Manager of Strategic Planning at Everyday Health Inc. from January 2016 to July 2016, and as a Finance Manager at Nielsen from August 2015 to December 2015. In their role at Nielsen, they directed revenue and expense forecasting, led integration efforts, and collaborated with sales and delivery teams.

Jessica also worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Nielsen from August 2014 to July 2015, where they managed revenue forecasting and closing, developed operating plans, and co-led a billing improvement initiative. Jessica started their career at Nielsen as a Financial Leadership Program Associate from July 2012 to July 2014. Jessica also interned as a Financial Leadership Program Intern at Nielsen from June 2011 to August 2011.

Overall, Jessica Patterson has a strong background in finance and leadership roles, with experience in strategic planning, financial management, and partnership building.

Jessica Patterson completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Finance & Marketing at Miami University. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.