May 11-13, 2026 |  Loews Sapphire Falls Resort  |  Universal Orlando, FL

Jessica Chavira

With more than a decade of experience across the entire procure-to-pay process, and financial systems optimization, she leads large-scale initiatives focused on Workday transformation, automation, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Jessica previously served as Director of Payment Services, overseeing Accounts Payable, Travel & Card Services, and Supplier Management operations. In that role, she drove major modernization efforts, including AI-driven invoice processing, supplier onboarding enhancements through PaymentWorks, U.S. Bank One Card Program implementation, and streamlined settlement scheduling within Workday.
Her work emphasizes strong governance, risk mitigation, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency and user experience in higher education finance.  Passionate about people development and collaboration, she fosters a culture rooted in accountability, service, and continuous improvement. Jessica enjoys mentoring teams, creating engaging training programs, and building strong relationships across campus.
Outside of work, Jessica is a proud “Honey” to her five grandchildren and values family, laughter, and lifelong learning.