Jessica Rousset

Jessica Rousset is Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Knowledge Enterprise at Arizona State University, where she leads cross-disciplinary initiatives spanning space exploration, translational health sciences, research commercialization, and industry partnerships.
She brings more than two decades of experience across biomedical research, technology innovation, and the space sector. At ASU, she has helped shape multidisciplinary research programs, supported the Interplanetary Initiative, and developed collaborations with industry and government. Previously, she served as COO of a publicly traded drug delivery company, founded the Center for Innovation at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and co-founded ventures in the medical and biotechnology sectors.
Rousset holds an M.S. in Biochemistry and Biotechnology from INSA Lyon and a Healthcare Leadership Academy Certificate in Healthcare Administration from the University of Southern California.