Jessica Ockershauser has over 20 years of experience in leading corporate communications teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives that affect positive, long-term organizational change. With extensive experience in internal and executive communications, Jessica is a skilled communicator with a strong understanding of how to develop influential communications that engage key audiences while staying aligned with corporate values and strategies.
Prior to joining DrivePath Advisors, Jessica was a senior communications leader at Heartland, a Global Payments Company, where she was responsible for developing and executing the company’s internal and operational communications strategies. In this role, Jessica was the primary contact for all executive communications serving as a trusted advisor to the executive team while building and leading strategies for several mergers & acquisitions, crisis communications, employee engagement initiatives and product announcements.
Jessica’s career started in advertising and public relations and includes serving as corporate communications manager for Chesapeake Energy Corporation. During her time with Chesapeake, Jessica led internal communications, helping the business keep employees engaged and connected during multiple CEO transitions, as well as mergers and divestitures, through thoughtful and targeted communications tactics. In addition, she supported all media and public relations efforts, sustainability reporting and investor communications.
Jessica is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, where she majored in Communications. She is a results-driven partner who is passionate about using her skills to help organizations reach their business goals through strong communications, strong execution and solid relationships.