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Biography

Jessica (Wolk) Vattima is the Director of the Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RCIE) and an adjunct faculty member in the School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Vattima is a dynamic and accomplished professional known for her leadership and commitment to cultivating a vibrant, inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem that fuels creativity, collaboration, and innovation across the university and beyond. Under her leadership, RCIE has grown into a nationally recognized hub for entrepreneurship, with programs consistently ranked among the best in the country by The Princeton Review.

Vattima brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial insight and industry expertise to her work—both in and out of the classroom—drawing on her experience with some of the nation’s most iconic media brands, including MTV, Comedy Central, Netflix, and Saturday Night Live. Her mentorship has empowered countless students to explore their entrepreneurial potential, launch startups, raise millions in outside capital, win national and international competitions, and become job creators in their communities.

Education

• Certificate of Graduate Studies, Leading Innovative Organizations, Rowan University
• B.A., Broadcast, Visual, and Interactive Media, Seton Hall University

Honors & Awards

• 2023 Rowan University Employee Recognition Award in Entrepreneurship