Dr. Jessica Simmons serves as Associate Dean for Student Services at the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM). She earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida (UCF), where her research focused on student engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

Dr. Simmons has been a higher education professional since 2004, most recently holding the position of Assistant Dean of Students in the UCF College of Nursing. Throughout her career, she has been an active contributor and presenter for the Global Community of Academic Advising (NACADA) and the Florida Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (FACRAO). Her honors include the NACADA Outstanding New Advisor Award (2010), the NACADA Outstanding Advising Award (2018), the NACADA Region IV Outstanding Advising Administrator Award (2020), and the UCF University Excellence in Professional Academic Advising Award (2017).

Dr. Simmons is dedicated to student success and retention, ensuring that students have the resources and information necessary to achieve their educational goals. Effective student support depends on professionals empowered to advance within their discipline and generate meaningful impacts on student outcomes, and Dr. Simmons is committed to leading this team.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys spending time with her spouse and three children, attending youth sporting events, walking her two dogs, and exploring the diverse culinary offerings of Central Florida.