Jessica Waites is the Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Internship Development in the Career and Professional Development office at St. 17³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Jessica joined St. 17³Ô¹ÏÍø in 2025. She previously served as the Assistant Director of Internships and Employment at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL. She received a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, Higher Education/Student Personnel as well as a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida.
On the Hilltop, I strategically cultivate and strengthen relationships with and between employers, students, alumni, faculty, and staff to maximize student employability. I also oversee outreach initiatives and programming around internship development and employer engagement. My goal is to create opportunity and bring awareness to our emerging leaders in the workforce.