Jessica was born in Roseburg but traveled the world as a small child as her stepdad was in the Navy. She attended kindergarten and 1st grade in Japan. She is the oldest of 5 children and has 4 little brothers! She lives with her daughter and their three cats Nugget, Miso, and Tofu.
Jessica has worked in the I/DD field for almost 10 years and is also a family member. Before being a PA, she worked in an elementary school developmental learning center, was a 911 Dispatcher, and worked in the student loan field. She graduated with an associate degree in education from Eastern Gateway Community College in 2021.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and attending community events. During the summer you can find her at outdoor concerts, festivals, or movies in the park. She also enjoys volunteering; she has volunteered for numerous community events and school related functions. She and her daughter have a yearly tradition of volunteering at the sensory booth for F.E.A.T.T at the Douglas County Fair.
Jessica loves the work that Connections does and enjoys supporting the individuals we serve through both challenges and triumphs.