Career Journey and Insights with Jessica

Jessica shares her journey from studying electrical engineering at UCSD to working in consulting at McKinsey, and then transitioning to Yahoo. She discusses her role as chief of staff at Khan Academy, highlighting her diverse responsibilities and the organization's growth. Jessica reflects on her educational background, career shifts, and the impact of her work, expressing enthusiasm for Khan Academy's mission and future potential.

What is one of the responsibilities Jessica handles as the chief of staff?

• Managing social media accounts

• Teaching classes

• Recruiting and preparing board meeting documents

• Designing software

Where did Jessica receive her full merit scholarship?

• Harvard University

• UC San Diego

• MIT

• Stanford University

What field did Jessica initially study at UC San Diego?

• Business Administration

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Computer Science

What was Jessica's focus during her time at McKinsey?

• Marketing strategies

• Software development

• Operational and organizational transformation

• Financial analysis

What was one of the key learning experiences Jessica had at McKinsey?

• Interfacing with senior executives

• Conducting scientific research

• Developing new software

• Managing a retail store

Why did Jessica decide to leave McKinsey?

• She wanted to return to school

• She was offered a better position elsewhere

• She wanted to start her own business

• The lifestyle was challenging with long hours and travel

What role did Jessica hold at Yahoo before leaving?

• Senior Project Manager in Search

• Chief Financial Officer

• Marketing Director

• Software Engineer

How did Jessica first get involved with Khan Academy?

• She applied for a job online

• She was introduced by Shantanu and volunteered her time

• She was recruited at a job fair

• She was a student there

What is Jessica's vision for Khan Academy in the future?

• To become a paid subscription service

• To expand into retail

• To remain free and provide comprehensive educational content

• To focus solely on math education

How many employees were at Khan Academy when Jessica joined?

• 6

• 15

• 20

• 10