Jessica Witcher

Jessica Witcher has extensive experience in biosafety and administrative roles within academic and medical settings. Currently serving as the Biosafety Officer at Tulane University since October 2011, Jessica provides oversight for biosafety and infection control in various facilities, including the BSL3 J. Bennett Johnson facility. As the IBC Program Manager, responsibilities include managing Institutional Biosafety Committee compliance and reviewing scientific registration forms for adherence to regulations. Previous roles at Tulane include Senior Administrative Program Coordinator and Executive Secretary, providing vital administrative support to various biosafety initiatives. Jessica's early career included positions as an Executive Assistant at Westfeldt Brothers, Inc. and as a Medical Assistant at Dyess Air Force Base and Vickie Tippett, OBGYN. Jessica holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts - Social Sciences from Tulane University.