Jessica Roden

Jessica Roden is a Senior Project Director at SSRS, with a robust background in research and project management primarily derived from experiences at the University of Michigan, where a Doctor of Philosophy in Communication and Media was earned. During a six-year tenure as a Doctoral Researcher, Jessica managed long-term research projects, conducted literature reviews, secured funding, designed surveys, facilitated data analysis, and published reports in peer-reviewed journals. Additional roles included Graduate Student Coordinator and Graduate Student Instructor, where instruction and administration were key responsibilities. Experience also includes consulting for the Ginsberg Center, interning at Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development, and conducting research at Vassar College and the University of California San Diego. Jessica's educational background features a BA in Cognitive Science from Vassar College.