Jessica brings years of experience building organizational capacity and supporting leaders in the philanthropic, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. She began her career focusing on economic justice issues by transforming community based services to better meet the needs of individuals seeking living wage jobs. Most recently, Jessica managed programming at PFund Foundation where she led grant making efforts in queer and trans communities across the upper Midwest.

Jessica comes to TakeAction with a bachelors of arts in human development and social relations from Earlham College and a masters in organizational leadership from St. Catherine University. Jessica joined the TakeAction Minnesota team in 2016 as the Executive Coordinator. She currently serves as the Organizational Effectiveness Manager where she stewards a strong, joyful, and people-centered culture across TakeAction’s governance, leadership, and staff.