Jess Smith is an HR executive with over 15+ years of experience leading international teams across various HR functions, including Talent Management, Talent Analytics, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition. In her current role, Jess is Chief People Officer for the Americas at Hays Recruitment & Staffing Firm. Jessica was born in the States but considers herself a citizen of the world. She has lived in three countries (US, Spain, & UK) and speaks Spanish fluently as a foreign language. She is very passionate about international education and creating global citizens. She is the parent of an AIS alumni and current AIS student. Jessica joined the AIS board in 2021 and serves as Chair of the Governance Committee.