Jacob Pewitt Yancey

Jacob Pewitt Yancey has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Jacob started their career in 2004 as a Middle School Mathematics Teacher at Teach For America. In 2007, they worked as a Research Analyst at The Tarrance Group. Jacob then moved on to the Florida House of Representatives, where they served as a Legislative Assistant from 2008 to 2011. From 2011 to 2012, Jacob worked as the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Florida Office of Financial Regulation. Jacob then transitioned to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, where they served as a Special Assistant to the President for a brief period in 2012. In the same year, they joined Decision MediaWorks as a Data Analyst & Developer. Jacob then took on the role of Legislative Analyst at the Florida House of Representatives, Finance & Tax Committee from 2013 to 2016. Jacob later became the Director of the Office of Research and Planning at the Florida Department of Financial Services from 2016 to 2018. Most recently, Jacob has been working as the Director of Consumer Insights & Analytics at VISIT FLORIDA since 2018.

Jacob Pewitt Yancey has a diverse education history. Jacob obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Tulane University in 2004. Jacob then pursued a Master's Degree in Political Science at the University of Florida from 2006 to 2008. In 2014, they expanded their knowledge by completing a Graduate Certificate in Information Architecture at Florida State University, which lasted until 2016.

In 2017, Jacob obtained a Nanodegree in Digital Marketing from Udacity. Jacob'seducational journey continued in 2021 when they enrolled in Salt Lake Community College, where they are currently pursuing an Associate of Science degree in Fashion/Apparel Design. Alongside their formal education, Jacob has also obtained certifications, including the Florida Master Naturalist from the Florida Master Naturalist Program and the Utah Master Naturalist from the Utah Master Naturalist Program.