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Jessica Vanda
School Certifying Official
About
Originally from Charlottesville, Virginia, Jessica is an SCO who primarily certifies students utilizing Chapter 31 VR&E benefits, as well as Chapter 30, 33, 35, and 1606 benefits. She served 21 years in the U.S. Navy before retiring as a Commander in 2022. Joining OVS in 2025, Jessica holds a B.S. in Architecture from the University of Virginia and a M.S. of Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University. She also plays trombone and is the current Board Vice President of the Eastern Hillsborough Community Band. In her free time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, going on cruises, bowling, reading, and completing crafts and puzzles.
