UMass Boston

Jackie Perez was named the Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities, Operations, and Sports Administration in January 2023. In her role, Perez is tasked with providing leadership and oversight of all athletics and recreation facilities and operations. She will work closely with university facilities staff on current facility improvements, renovations, and new construction. She will also lead, develop and manage the facilities master planning initiatives for athletics and recreation and work strategically with athletics department leadership to continually improve facilities processes and policies. Perez also serves as the sport administrator for Volleyball, Women's Ice Hockey, and Baseball. 

She came to the harbor campus after serving as Director of Facilities at the EDGE Sports Group from 2021-23. During her time with the EDGE Sports Group, Perez oversaw the management of seven facilities, including ice rinks, turf fields, and basketball courts. She has managed an extensive budget and has been responsible for maintaining and repairing all equipment under her watch. She has worked with vendors and local officials to ensure all facilities meet appropriate codes and standards.
 
A former standout for the Norwich University Women's Hockey program, Perez was a 2011 Division III National Champion (the first ever for the women's team at Norwich), three-time Frozen Four qualifier, and three-time conference champion. After graduating from Norwich in 2013 with a degree in Business Management with a concentration in Sport Management. Perez received her Master's in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School. She also played professionally with the Boston Blades of the Canadian Women's Hockey League.