Jessica Santana is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of America On Tech (AOT), a national nonprofit preparing the next generation of technology leaders from underestimated communities. AOT creates pathways into technology degrees and careers through development, mentoring, networking, and professional experiences. Its work has been featured in outlets including Forbes, CNN, TechCrunch, BET, Huffington Post, and Black Enterprise.
Previously a technology consultant for JPMorgan Chase, Accenture, and Deloitte, Jessica’s leadership has earned her recognition that includes being named to Forbes 30 Under 30, Crain’s New York 40 Under 40, New York Nonprofit Media’s 40 Under 40 Rising Stars, and Innov8tiv Magazine’s “50 Visionary Women Leaders to Watch.” City and State New York also named her a Brooklyn Hero and Causeartist included her among “37 Social Entrepreneurs to Watch.”
She is an Ashoka Emerging Innovator, Pahara Institute Next-Gen Leader, and World Economic Forum Global Shaper. She has held fellowships with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Stand Together Foundation, Roddenberry Foundation, REDF, Camelback Ventures, Points of Light Civic Accelerator, and 4.0 Schools. Additional honors include recognition as a Wells Fargo Millennial Activist, JPMorgan Chase Global Enterprise Technology Leader, Morgan Stanley Emerging Leader, and Deloitte Future Leaders Apprentice. She was also one of Univision’s inaugural technology anchors and a former Entrepreneur in Residence at General Assembly.
Jessica has spoken before more than 100 audiences, including at the White House, SXSW EDU, TechCrunch, Google for Entrepreneurs, Thomson Reuters, and Bloomberg. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting and technology from Syracuse University and completed Executive Education in Social Enterprise at Columbia University’s Business School.
