Head of Americas

Jessica Awtrey is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of education, recognizing its significant impact on individuals and society alike. As a non-traditional student herself, she understands the diverse challenges learners face and is deeply committed to bridging educational gaps. She champions accessible learning experiences that meet students where they are, harnessing the power of technology to bring this vision to life.

As the Head of Americas at Inspera, Jessica draws on over a decade of experience in academia and ed-tech, including leadership roles at Instructure and Utah Valley University. In her current role, she collaborates with higher education institutions to implement innovative and user-friendly solutions that inspire and empower learners.

Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a minor in Religious Studies from Utah Valley University. She furthered her education with a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Illinois, completed doctoral coursework in Political Science at the University of Utah, and a certificate in Women in Executive Leadership from Cornell University. In her free time, she is an avid college football fan, an amateur fisher, reads everything she can get her hands on, and absolutely loves spending time her husband, children, & grandchildren.