BDPA Cincinnati Announces New VP-Finance – Jessica Waddell

BDPA Cincinnati chapter, a nonprofit organization made up of racially diverse information technology professionals, announced a new member of its executive team. Jessica Waddell was named the Vice President of Finance. Jessica is a financial analyst at GE Aviation. She handles financial planning, cash forecasting, billing and project management in her current position. She has been working for almost nine years at GE Aviation, one of the largest corporations in Cincinnati. Jessica was vice president of the National Black MBA Association chapter on the campus of Ohio State University, where she earned her degree in Finance.

“I’m excited to join and provide finance support to an organization with such a great mission and am looking forward to getting involved this year,” says Jessica Waddell.

In her new role, Jessica works with a team of volunteers to develop and maintain the BDPA Cincinnati financial processes. Her responsibilities include maintaining complete financial records of all monies received and disbursed by the organization and issuing periodic financial reports.

"We are excited to have Jessica join the BDPA Cincinnati Chapter Board of Directors in the volunteer role of Vice President of Finance”, says BDPA Cincinnati chapter president Dalric Webb. “Jessica brings an energetic and professional outlook to our high energy team. She is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our youth, our members, and our communities."

BDPA Cincinnati chapter is the second-largest chapter in the nation. The chapter meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.