Happening on Thursday, November 20th
Experience the culmination of the Dual Use Regional I-Corps Cohort as teams pitch their ventures, listen to keynote speakers, and connect with leaders shaping the future of defense and commercial innovation.
Jessica Vodilka
Jessica Vodilka is the Associate Director of Education Programs at the GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE), where she leads the strategic development and execution of student-focused programming, workshops, and venture development initiatives. She manages OIE’s educational offerings ensuring students gain practical, actionable pathways from idea to impact.
Jessica has 8+ years of experience in innovation, program design, marketing and business development. Prior to her role at GW, Jessica led national campaigns and partnerships through KBF Marketing, a multicultural marketing agency, and later founded Vodilka & Associates, a strategic consultancy focused on building inclusive startup ecosystems. As a former entrepreneur, consultant, and GW alumna, she brings a hands-on approach to empowering early-stage ventures and growing experiential entrepreneurship at the university level.
Jessica is a double alumna of the George Washington University, holding a BBA in Finance and Innovation & Entrepreneurship and a Master’s in Strategic Management and Business Analytics. A first-generation Slovak-American, Jessica is passionate about democratizing access to entrepreneurship and designing inclusive, human-centered learning experiences that prepare students to build scalable, mission-driven ventures.
