Before joining Faith in Public Life, Jessica led communications for Interfaith Power & Light, and the United Church of Christ Office of Public Policy. In these positions, she developed and executed comprehensive communications strategies, cultivated relationships with media and partners, and helped elevate organizational visibility. Jessica also served as senior communicator for the World Council of Churches 2022 General Assembly. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and German from the University of Vermont, and an M.B.A. with a concentration in organizational psychology from Johnson & Wales University. Outside of work, she can be found in the Washington D.C. area pretending to be a runner, propagating yet another plant, or out in search of the best bagel.