Jessica Matassa (born June 6, 1986) is a paralympic athlete from Canada competing mainly in category T54 sprint events.

However, after months of rehabilitation she was given the all clear to compete in 2007 and qualified for the 2007 Parapan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Encouraged by teammate Ashley Goure, Matassa attended Team Canada's selection camp the following season.

Several serious complications followed requiring 6 additional surgeries within 8 months, including reoccurring Cerebrospinal fluid leaks that ultimately lead to life-threatening Meningitis.

An achievement that required Matassa to design, test and have manufactured a set of hand controls, under the review and laws of Transport Canada to operate the rudder and brakes of a Rockwell Commander 112.