Jessica Zamiska serves as a Vice President for McAllister & Quinn’s Research Universities Practice. She manages a diverse portfolio of R1 and R2 institutions and oversees a team that delivers integrated research development and federal relations support. Jessica provides expert guidance on pathways to federal funding and implements strategies such as federal engagement, strategic intelligence, and capacity building, among others, to enable clients’ success in their funding pursuits.
Since joining the firm in 2018, Jessica has helped clients secure over $260 million from federal agencies and private funders. Jessica is an experienced leader and has managed the development of successful center-level proposals, regional and multi-sector proposals, STEM education grants, and HRSA initiatives. She is recognized for her leadership in developing an innovative capacity building model for NSF CAREER that has resulted in over $10M in awards to date. In addition, Jessica has extensive experience in helping hospitals and health systems secure millions in external funding for rural health initiatives.
Jessica brings a wealth of diverse career experience to her leadership role at the firm, with successful track records and specialized experience in grant writing, project management, research administration, and fundraising. Prior institutions include The George Washington University, New York University, Chatham University, and the Westmoreland Museum of American Art.
Agency Expertise: National Science Foundation, Department of Education, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Defense