Jennifer McCarthy

Jennifer McCarthy is an accomplished executive assistant and project manager with extensive experience supporting senior executives in various industries. Currently serving as the Executive Assistant to the CFO and interim COO at Scripps Research, McCarthy provides high-level administrative support and manages corporate events. Previous roles include Senior Executive Assistant positions at Helix and Mitek Systems, where McCarthy supported executive leadership and coordinated marketing initiatives. Additionally, McCarthy has experience in freelance event planning and management, particularly with Girl Friday San Diego. Earlier career positions include event and catering management at National University, project management at JWG Art Advisory, operations management at Kyriba, and interactive development at Duffy & Shanley. McCarthy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, with a focus on Consumer Affairs from the University of Rhode Island.