Jesse McCree

Jesse McCree is chief executive officer of SCPa Works, a regional workforce development board. SCPa Works’ mission is to unlock the human talent that drives the development of businesses and individuals.

With more than 15 years of executive leadership experience in the nonprofit and private sectors, McCree has built and scaled strategic partnerships at the intersection of the future of learning and work. He leads SCPa Works’ efforts to invest in, evaluate, and advance high-impact workforce development programs that drive economic mobility in partnership with business, education, and economic development providers.

McCree has managed and implemented more than $100 million in local, state, and federal grants in support of workforce development initiatives. He serves on various national boards, including the U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council.

McCree has a master’s degree in public administration from Cornell University, a bachelor’s degree in government and legal studies from Bowdoin College, and executive education certificates from Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School.