Director
Jessica Elwess currently holds the position of Accounting Manager at DexCare, a Seattle-based Software as a Service (SaaS) healthcare start-up. Specializing in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance consumer demand and advance health system business objectives. DexCare utilizes technology to provide inclusive healthcare access within the United States.
Ms. Elwess has over three decades of professional expertise in the realm of accounting. In her role as a Controller within the Aerospace and Manufacturing sector, she made significant contributions to accounting support, payroll management, and report generation. Her proficiency extends to analyzing contemporary trends and data, enabling her to make functional financial decisions conducive to cost effectiveness in budgeting, reporting, and investing. Through adept strategic planning, she gained trust, instilled confidence, and earned respect – nurturing positive relationships that, consequently, played a pivotal role for elevating gross margins and ensuring overall sustainability. Ms. Elwess holds an MBA in Accounting from the University of Phoenix, a BA in International Studies from the University of Washington, and AAs from both Pierce Community College and Tacoma Community College. She has been a resident of Lakewood since 1991 and is a graduate of Clover Park High School.