Education

• Jacksonville State University, BA
• Jacksonville State University, MPA
• Jones School of Law, JD

Community Involvement

• The Samaritan Counseling Center, Board President (2018 & 2019)
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Alabama, Big Sis (17 years)
• Kiwanis Club of Montgomery, Board Member
• First United Methodist Church of Prattville, Member

Jessica is a native of Calhoun County, Alabama. She got her start writing and managing grants while working in the Alabama Governor’s Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives. During her time there, she managed several statewide initiatives including Alabama Communities for Education, a high school dropout prevention program, and the Alabama Strengthening Communities Project, which was recognized nationally for best practices in grant management. Jessica lives in Alabama with her three children.